The Coventry Hill is the one out at Allesley, right? I'll take the recommendation of the Britannia in the same vein, shall I? Thanks @Grendel
Thanks to everyone who has suggested places. I've also suggested the Holiday Inn in Kenilworth as it's a reliable chain (albeit with a shit breakfast offering) and next to the 11 bus stop to campus.
The phrase “has it really come to this” is most appropriate when you leave the Coventry cross at 5pm and head for the bar at the brittania in time for happy hour.