Dunes Sunset Motel, Cafe and Bar, Hollywood

Advantages: The Centre of The Known Universe
Disadvantages: I'm stuck here in Blighty!

...Park cemetery (on Santa Monica Blvd) which is where Rudolph Valentino and Cecil B. DeMille push up the dirt. If you have seen L.A Story with Steve Martin, you may remember the scene where they go there. At 6215 Sunset (near the brilliantly named Sunset & Vine intersection) is the Hollywood Palladium which is the largest dance club in the world and in its day a very swanky place. It can a little rough though these days and the metal detectors are unfortunately necessary despite the fact gangbanging has been curbed a little since the three strike rule was introduced. When you stand at the bar and you see gangbangers purposely spilling a bit of their drink on the floor "for their homies who dead", you kinda say "I'll get my coat". Anyway, as you go West you will pass the now famous Hollywood High School on your right hand side. A bit... Read review

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Advantages: Lovely Riverside Location, Good Food
Disadvantages: No Parking, Not Suitable For Disabled

...Sheffield is a City that has transformed itself in the last decade but one thing that will never change is the fact that it is built around seven hills and five rivers. These rivers include the Sheaf, from where the City derives its name, but also the River Don, which is generally recognised as being the first River in Britain to be used for water power for Industry. All along the course of the River Don, and the other Rivers is where the Industry that made the City famous established itself. Sadly these days much of that Industry has now gone and these areas are rapidly being flattened and replaced with plush Apartments and Wine Bars. One such example of this is the part of the City that lies to the North of the City Centre, alongside the River Don, and this is where the Riverside Cafe Bar can be found. The Riverside Cafe Bar... Read review

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Advantages: Location, Price, Staff/Clients, Great Bar
Disadvantages: The Ritz it isn't

...impart invaluable wisdom to newcomers about what to see, what to avoid etc. There was a real family atmosphere about the place, everyone talked to everyone and I was genuinely upset when the time came to leave. There was breakfast every morning, unlimited pancakes which were awesome and the hostel arranged a lot of great excursions....if you go make sure you take the walk up to Runyon Canyon at sunset as it was a beautiful view and take the trip to the clothes market. Also there was a great walk to the Hollywood Sign via Mulholland Drive which I went on twice it was so good. All excusions are laid on for a nominal fee (around $8-10 I believe). Although the bedroom wasn't great there was a bar upstairs which was awesome. Entertainment included karaoke, open mic and comedy, plus during the day the TV would be on and so it was a great place... Read review

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