The Bryant Park, New York City

Advantages: many stores and attactions
Disadvantages: confusing

...New York is a city of business. But it's also a city of tourism and culture with it's great museums and attractions. Everybody should go tere and try out the New York subway. The amount of different people and places are amazing. Central park is a must. They have the cleanest park I have ever seen and have these floral arrangements that are fabulous. But you can't forget about shopping, it's just too hard, there's too many stores to choose from. Overall, New York city is fantastic to visit but personnally, I find it too confusing to live in.... Read review

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Advantages: Everything.
Disadvantages: Some rough areas

...The world famous skyline of New York is always shown on television- especially on Friends and Die Hard with a Vengance. Normally the city looks more glamerous on the big screen yet New York is a beautiful city. The shopping is out of this world and even men can shop till they drop. There are huge department stores like: Sears and Bloomingdales, and even the largest Nike store in the World. The Americas really do know how to eat- there are thousands of places to eat at ranging from hot dog stands to fine dining. Not forgetting all the sights like the Statue of Liberty and Central Park. If you are lucky you will also see a few celebs around the city! I highly recommend New York- especially around Christmas time as the decorations are fantastic!... Read review

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Advantages: Peaceful, plush, unique hotel in NYC
Disadvantages: Slightly off the beaten path

...I lived in New York City for a few years, but had little experience of its hotels until after I'd moved away. My husband and I stayed in the Library Hotel in late August of 2004 for two nights. After spending a few nights in one of its sister hotels the Casablanca we had to change accommodation due to room availability. The Library Hotel is presumably named for its location, right across from the New York Public Library and Bryant Park. It is also themed after libraries down to the finest detail, with rooms being numbered by the Dewey Decimal system, and each floor having a different subject or theme, such as The Arts or History, with each guest room being a subcategory. Each room has a bookshelf of books and artwork/decor that corresponds to its theme. If you like you can request certain specially themed rooms, for instance if you... Read review

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