Hotel Riverside Studios, New York City

Advantages: Loads to do, great experience
Disadvantages: Pricey

...New York is so damn amazing that my trip went past like a blur. The whole city is TALL - really - and I'd have to say this was is my favourite city. Sadly, I could only spend five nights in NYC, but I got a lot of stuff done, so here's my guide to the big apple. Times Square Make this a top priority. It's so fabulously chaotic, and the massive video screens (which adorn every building BY LAW) are funky. ABC studios is here, and they broadcast every morning, so you can go down and stand outside the studio windows for a chance to be on TV. Also, there's a last minute ticket desk on the square which allows you the chance to get tickets for Broadway shows, plays and the like on the day of the performance. Also worth a mention is the huge Virgin Megastore, which has two massive floors of music at decent prices (especailly compared to the UK... Read review

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Advantages: Near City Centre, Good value for money, River view
Disadvantages: On a busy road

...The Riverside Court Hotel is situated just outside Sheffield City Centre within a few minutes walk of the main markets and one of the main Shopping areas of the City. It occupies a prominent position on the corner of Nursery Street, where it meets the Wicker. Historically the Wicker is an area of the City that was once a thriving part of Sheffield with lots of Shops and Businesses. Today it is rather run down, although improvements are currently underway, and most of the businesses in this area are now take aways and other fast food outlets. The Riverside Court Hotel actually occupies quite an enviable location at the top end of the Wicker. It sits on Lady's Bridge next to the Exchange Brewery Works with views overlooking the River Don and the new Apartment Blocks on the opposite banks of this River. Lady's Bridge was built in 1845... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent Location
Disadvantages: Food

...Although the hotel is situated in one of the best locations in New York City (it is a couple of blocks away from the centre of Times Square), it lacks a little quality. The restaurant facilities are not up to much, especially breakfast-wise and the rooms are nothing special. However, it is better than most hotels in New York and the location does more than make up for the slight lack of quality. The hotel is situated in a midtown location which is ideal for shopping and seeing most of the NYC sites.... Read review

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