Expectations weren’t especially high. We anticipated a standard-issue lobby bar and decent drinks. The Marriott Fire (RMB 80) is no flaming slammer; rather, Absolut Orange, Cointreau, and cranberry and lime juices administer a sharp kick below a sweet surface. Grey Goose vodka and mango puree, meanwhile, underpin the refreshing Mangotini (RMB 70). No, the drinks don’t disappoint. But The Lounge surprises with its aquatic-themed back room, complete with deep-blue carpets and sharks surging around a long tank. Cozy armchairs with footrests invite you to put your feet up and be hypnotized as curtains of water dance down the glass sheets dividing your “underwater” sanctuary from the mundanity of lobby goings-on. Imported beers, a good selection of wines by the glass and snacks (RMB 58-98) bolster the offerings. 15 percent service charge. The afternoon tea service was voted "Outstanding Afternoon Tea" in the Beijinger's 2011 Restaurant Awards.