Not at Hammersmith prices. You are from Bristol aren't you, I'd rather meet you for a drink in Brown's or Cosmo's
Ive never really been inside the Novotel, I've dashed in to use the toilets there a few times. Its got a good reputation and its popular with German coach parties which is a good sign.
You can have a wander down King St in the evening, thats probably about the best locally. Be careful trying to cross that one way system, people always getting knocked over. Its like Brands Hatch on a track day.