Cheap York Accommodation Blossoms!

Advantages: Good location, Cheap Prices, Nice Staff
Disadvantages: Rather Basic Room and Optional cost for breakfast

...I''ve been to York a number of times as it is one of my favourite cities in the UK. The last time i went there,i stayed at the blossoms hotel which was in the Clifton Area of York about a ten minute stroll from the City Centre. I booked a double room for two nights which was £45 per room per night which seemed like a bargain as everything else at that time was well over £60 prpn. The Hotel is approx : 15 minute walk from the train station 10 minute walk from York Minster 8 minute walk from the local tourist information centre 5 minute walk from the nearest newsagent Checking was at 3pm but i called them up and they allowed us to check in earlier so this was a good start,as some places don't allow you to do this or even charge you £5 extra to do this which seems very unreasonable. Locating the place was easy as it is just...

matty168 11.11.2007 · Read review
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Euphoria Blossom

Advantages: Smells nice, easy to apply, acts as a good base for the perfume
Disadvantages: doesnt moisturise or make my skin feel any softer

...Euphoria Blossom is a perfume by Calvin Klein which was launched in 2007, as well as the fragrance there are also some other bath and beauty products available which compliment and layer the perfume. I got a Euphoria Blossom gift set a while ago which consisted of a bottle of perfume and a bottle of Euphoria Blossom Body Lotion. The bottle of Euphoria Blossom Body lotion is quite plainly designed and doesn't have much detail on it. The body lotion looks really plain in comparison to the perfume bottle because the perfume bottle has a lovely shape, design and colour. The body lotion is supplied in a tall rectangular plastic bottle which is pink in colour and has a silver screw off/on lid as you can see from the picture at the top of the review. I was quite surprised by the consistency and feel of the body lotion because it wasn...

just.bcoz 11.02.2008 · Read review
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My first L'Occitane Cherry Blossom let down

Advantages: smells amazing, leaves skin clean and soft
Disadvantages: scent doesn't linger, nothing overly special to justify the price

...I am absolutely head over heels in love with the L'Occitane Cherry Blossom fragrance, so much so I even bought the perfume! Given that it's my favourite scent, when I got a small bottle of their cherry blossom shower gel I tried to wait a while before using this - I suppose I was saving the best until last - or so I hoped anyway! The product is packaged in the same way as the other L'Occitane Cherry Blossom products - a clear bottle which has a cherry blossom pattern moulded into it. In pictures it actually looks like this is a square bottle standing at an angle, however it's actually flat at the back and the front comes out at an angle. It's a little unusual, but L'Occitane do have their odd quirks when it comes to packaging, like the lavender shower gel which has the label stuck on at a 45 degree angle! The main selling point...

pink_champagne 23.11.2009 · Read review
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Blossoming sweetness

Advantages: An appealing aroma, with a lovely taste not too sweet!
Disadvantages: Smallish jar

...Rowse Pure Natural Blossom Honey Rowse Honey Ltd is based in Wallingford, Oxfordshire since 1954. Tony Rowse started the business as bee keeping. Since then, the Rowse brand has been superior supplier of pure honeys in the UK. Rowse found such a demand for his products that he started to import honey from other designated Organic areas such as regions of Australia, New Zealand and Mexico. The company also produces maple syrups and other sweet condiments. The Product The smallish jar contains 227g of this golden stuff. The lid is light gold in colour with a beautiful printed picture of a garden and beehive coloured darker gold to contrast the lid. Around the rim circumference says ROWSE and HONEY. My jar also had a paper seal. The honey is sold in diffeent quantities from 28g, (227g), 340g and 454g. The main label is gold...

armychick 18.07.2005 · Read review
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Blossoms from California

Advantages: Fruity flavour, woody elements, Reasonably priced
Disadvantages: Not the best Chardonnay but what do you expect at this price

...Several weeks ago I was going through a few opinions on both Dooyoo and Ciao on White Wines. I came across one on both sites about Blossom Hill Chardonnay and although the particular reviewer was a little critical of the wine, it seemed to fit my liking pretty well. (BB hope you're reading) I regularly place a mixed case order (12 bottles) with Virgin Wines primarily because they offer you the utmost choice and cover over a thousand different brands and types of wines. Their prices are also excellent aswell as delivery. So in my last order I included a bottle of this, alongwith my usual selection of wines. Now lets get back to the wine in question. Blossom Hill Chardonnay is a Californian wine and one the reasons why I decided to try this one out was because of my past favourable experiences with another Californian wine by Paul...

vinodgm 05.05.2002 · Read review
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Hotel International

Advantages: Location, breakfasts
Disadvantages: Poor rooms

...I recently went on a cultural girlie trip with a friend to Paris. I was left to do all the booking. I was looking for a reasonable hotel, near a metro stop, which included breakfast. I came across the Hotel International on various travel sites and it seemed fairly highly rated so I booked us in for three nights. LOCATION: The hotel is located 6 Rue Auguste Barbier in the 11th Arrondissement. The nearest Metro stop is Garcourt which was a two minute walk away and it was a five minute walk to Republique which gives good links to other lines. It's not really central enough to avoid the Metro and walk to the attractions but it was located so close to a stop that it seemed ideal. PRICE: Prices vary depending on size of room and season. There are singles, doubles and triples available. We paid Euro254 for the whole time...

tartlette83 17.06.2009 · Read review
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Cherry blossom creamy lather

Advantages: leaves skin feeling soft, smooth with a delicate lingering aroma
Disadvantages: can be sticky if used with a flannel and not totally rinsed away

...Dove Cream Oil Shower Cherry Blossom and Almond Oil ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I had this as part of a gift set at Christmas, from the secret Santa at work! I?m quite funny about skin products as I have a sensitive but somewhat dry skin and I also have quite a sensitive nose and am easily put off by smells ( yes I?m that woman in the supermarket who unscrews lids to have a sniff but I am careful to screw them back on tightly afterwards) What Dove say : ----------------------- Treat your skin to the ultimate shower with DOVE Cream-Oil Body Wash. It contains natural oils to intensively care for your skin without being greasy. With the sensual combination of cherry extract and almond oil, it will delight your senses, while the ¼ moisturising cream actively cares for your skin...

Miskah 03.06.2007 · Read review
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The Strand Palace Hotel

Advantages: Central location, clean
Disadvantages: Food, rooms

...We stayed at this hotel in London a little over a month ago now for two nights, we chose this hotel mainly because of the central location and because it was only a ten minuite walk from the show we had booked to go too. Check in was very quick - About ten minuites and the staff at the reception seemed very friendly. My first thoughts on the hotel was that it looked really clean and that it was nicely decorated and it looked modern. I was a little dissapointed with our room as it was very small and basic, our room had a double bed, tea and coffee making facilities, a tv with satellite and a small, basic en suite bathroom with a shower. The views from our room very very poor - A block of offices which made our room dark as they were so close. The hotel has two bars and two resturaunts, the bars were again nicely decorated...

kate44 03.05.2007 · Read review
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sachas hotel

Advantages: good price,great location
Disadvantages: no window

...****Sachas hotel- Manchester**** I booked this hotel last minute as i had a job interview in Manchester and needed somewhere quite cheap ,that was also near the centre. **Location/Getting there** This hotel is located in Tibb street which is a 2 minute walk from Piccadily Gardens or 10 minutes away from Chorlton street bus station.The Train station is a little bit further away say maybe a twenty minute walk but i don't think that this is that bad .You can also get a tram from Piccadily gardens and this goes to quite a few places.You could also get a taxi to the hotel but i am not sure what parking is like if you were to take your own car. **Reception/staff** Since i had never been to Manchester before i phoned and asked the staff for directions -they were very nice and helped me out.When i got there i think i got the same...

katie22008m 04.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of Britannia Sachas Hotel, Manchester

Fantastic Hotel

Advantages: Fantastic Food
Disadvantages: Lifts are quite small

...When we decided to make a return trip to Benalmedina we opted to go to the four star Hotel Las Arenas as it was recommended by friends. It is slightly further out just opposite the Castle Bill Bill and when you cross the road it?s a flat walk all the way to the marina which is away from the large hills on which many of the other hotels are located. Reception On arrival check in was swift and at this time we opted to pay for a safety deposit box we were then handed the safe key and card key to room 524 and pointed in the direction of the lifts. On looking round reception it was laid out with tables and chairs and also had a grand piano, a small bar ,toilets and computers with internet access. There is a large board telling you about entertainment available during the day and at night. The whole area was laid out for wheelchair access...

elspeth334 15.10.2009 · Read review
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