Zara

Advantages: Range and Price
Disadvantages: none really

...At this time of economic crisis, it's fair to say that everybody has been affected and as we are all reminded every day shopping is dreaded throughout. For this reason I think everybody agrees that shops with high prices are definately out of the question for now. Zara is a definate choice for people on a budget, but this doesn't mean that the quality of any of their clothes is sacrificed. I can honestly say that hen clothes shopping, I will always have a good look around Zara. Range The range in Zara is excellant, they do a very casual range which is suitable for all ages, and they also do a range of smart quality work and smart wear. When I got my first full time job I didnt have a lot of money, and I suddenly had to start dressing smart. As a young girl this is so daunting, you want to stay conscience of your image and look...

amyloop 15.03.2009 · Read review
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ZARA!

Advantages: good bargains!
Disadvantages: see text

...Zara is a great shop if you want to pick a bargain or get a timeless piece like a black blazer or black trousers. Instore they have a good mix of affordable pieces and slightly more expensive garments. The sale in Zara is fantastic and I would recommend that anyone pays a visit. I and my family have got some great bargains. I got a zip up jacket for £7!! The original price was £20...now thats what I call a bargain! A word of warning be prepared at sale times to hunt through a huge mound of clothes to find what you want but don't let that put you off. There are a few disadvantages with Zara. On their cheaper items the quality isn't always the best, so if you are looking for something to last try their more expensive range of clothes. The sizes can be really confusing at times. Recently they have started putting British sizes...

x_helix_x 29.10.2004 · Read review
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Stylish and Well located

Advantages: Friendly staff, good location
Disadvantages: Building works can be off putting initially

...The Zara Boutique Hotel is located in Downtown Budapest onSo utca. It's a smart hotel although there are some building works going on at that end of the town at the moment so it can look a little run down at first site. We had an initial panic when we could here loud cutters outside our window when we got to our room but all work stopped at a sensible 5/6pm and didn't start up again until around 9/10am. The Lobby is very airy and inviting and the reception staff were very amiable. Our room was a decent size (room 107) with a nice bathroom and very large walk in shower (no bath). The shower was a welcome relief at the end of a long day slogging round Budapest! The Hotel is located pretty much at the bottom end of Vaci utca, the main shopping street that cuts through Budapest, and its also 1 road away from the Danube. The location...

jonescraiga 11.11.2008 · Read review
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Zara, a cool place to go shopping

Advantages: not expensive, nice clothes
Disadvantages: work mates lol, everybody wears the same

...Zara is nowadays one of the most successul clothes shops, at least in Spain, the style is very casual, with some thing to go out in a party, tracksuits too, we have everything, anf the pries and sizes are very good. The Shop The shop is opened since 1975, the first shop was in La Coruña, and nowadays is still opened, the entreprise group is called initex, and all of the shops belong to the same owner. A very rich man hahahaha. It has 3 departments: Woman, Man, Children. First of all we have woman section: Here we can find every kind of clothes, separated in 3 mini- sections: *Woman: for ladies and no so young woman, we have suits, skirts, shirts and we can find pregnant clothes too, clothes for party etc. *Trafa: for young people, I like this section, we have a lot of jeans to choose, track suits, shirts etc...

CatGatita 23.11.2007 · Read review
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J-Lo butts unite...here comes Zara

Advantages: good prices and quality and fit my J-Lo butt
Disadvantages: Shops always look a mess

...With a J-Lo butt like mine I can?t be choosy in what garments I go for. Whatever fits goes into the shopping basket! Yeah right! As if!! No way! It has to be trendy, cool, latest colours and materials and above all value for money. You?ll know by now that I like a bargain (see TK Maxx) and although I spend a bit extra for something I absolutely love I will have a look around for the best deal in town. Right now ladies and gents the best deal in town to me is undoubtedly Zara! The question is though: Will it fit my J-LO butt?!! It?s luge (large+ huge)! Anyhow, firstly let us get the facts out the way so we have more time to focus on the more fun issues surrounding Zara. ABOUT: Zara is a Spanish store, which is part of seven fashion chains called Inditex. The headquarters of the group are located in Arteixo, near A Coruna...

aggapimou 07.05.2003 · Read review
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My first (and last) trip to ZARA

Advantages: Large spacious shop, low lighting, friendly staff
Disadvantages: Worst quality I have EVER seen in a high street shop, inconsistent and confusing sizing

...Having been given a £25 voucher to spend in Zara, I excitedly took my first trip there this morning to spend it. I was so shocked and appalled, not only by the dreadful quality of the clothing, but by the higgedly-pickeldy sizing that I am compelled to put pen to paper, well fingers to keyboard! I suspected, that the shop would be pricey, it was, but not overly so. ..but when I looked closely at the quality of the clothing, my GOD! I began to think that I was in a shop selling Primark "seconds" The material used to make their tee shirts was so thin, that they hung in creases, and when held up you could see right through the fabric. Seams on most of the items were uneven, many hemlines had been finished using what one could only imagine were kitchen scissors, fabric used to make dresses was so flimsy they looked like they'd tear in...

scribbelle 05.04.2009 · Read review
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A room with a painted ceiling

Advantages: Centally placed, reasonably priced
Disadvantages: lots of stairs and the lift isn't great

...One thing I wasn't expecting when I visited Rome earlier this year was to get a room with it's own painted ceiling. Well certainly not for the price we paid! Earlier this year I visited Rome with four friends and we booked a triple and a double room (both en-suite) between us. At around £30 a night each with B&B this was certainly good value and expectations were fairly low. Location Hotel Zara is on Via quatttro fontaine, fairly centrally situated within easy walking distance of the colluseum, spanish steps and trevi fountain. It's also very close to the termini train station, which we used one day to get to and from the Vatican, so is good whether you plan to wear out some shoe leather or not. It's also well situated for shopping, quite literally sitting above a fantastic delicatessen and nestled among trendy fashion shops...

alisonbcrawford 15.10.2006 · Read review
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Most of my wardrobe comes from Zara

Advantages: quick turnover of stock
Disadvantages: ripping off the UK market

...Zara is the most successful Spanish business of the modern era. It was started by a Galician man, and many people (particularly women) in that north-western area of the Spanish state have been sewing clothes for Zara for many years. As a young woman growing in Barcelona, Zara was a favourite clothes store, it was cheap and parents didn't like it. At the time, in the 80s and 90s it was considered a kind of factory outlet, where many clothes were faulty and that was the reason why they were cheap. In the late 90s, however, Zara introduced an aggressive market expansion both in Spain and abroad, particularly in Latin America. As we enter the 21st century, Zara has become a favourite in the anglo-saxon world with a revamped image. Zara's recipe of success has been as simple as it has been clever: *Mass production of catwalk...

sega1714 15.09.2006 · 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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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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