This freshly designed boutique hotel was built in 1900 and has a red brick facade. Public areas are sumptuous, tranquil and bright, with furniture by Phillipe Hurel, handmade bronze planters and white orchids, which help to create a soothing and inviting space for business and leisure travelers alike. A cosy bar area with an open fire adjoins the lobby. The hotel's guest rooms are very small, but in exceptional condition. They are furnished in a country-house style with Chippendale furniture, chintz fabrics and oriental pieces. The bathrooms are also in very good condition and feature Sicilian marble floors. The hotel's award-winning Ascots Restaurant and Bar provides a cool and clubby atmosphere in which diners can enjoy breakfast and dinner. The menu focuses on modern British cuisine with an emphasis on premium seasonal ingredients.