LUXURY IN LONDON!

Advantages: Brilliant rooms, service, food, internet etc
Disadvantages: expensive!!!

...In the middle of February, I was lucky enough to be whisked away for a long weekend in London with my grandma. I?m a huge fan of west end shows and musicals, and so our trip was booked- we would go and see various different shows. I couldn?t wait to go. One thing I hadn?t thought of before going however was which hotel we were staying in. I reckoned that we wouldn?t be spending too much time in the hotel itself, as we were going to be very busy, so as long as it had two beds, a bathroom and some sort of wardrobe I?d have been happy. I knew the name of the hotel was The Grosvenor, however I didn?t have a clue what its reviews were like, or in fact how many stars it had. Getting to the hotel We had absolutely no problem finding the hotel. We took the train from our hometown, to King?s Cross in London. We only had to wait...

SweetTooth93 08.03.2009 (12.05.2009) · Read review
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Review of The Grosvenor, London

  The Wilder West

Advantages: Unspoiled wilderness, fascinating sights and sites
Disadvantages: Persistent rainfall, persistent sandflies

...Having crossed the Southern Alps and reached the coast at Greymouth, you may be tempted to head south straight away. This is, after all, the direction in which the highest mountains, the deepest rainforest and the remotest tracts of wilderness are to be found. And if you haven't come to see mountains, forest and wilderness, you've come to the wrong place. Resist the temptation. First, cross the Grey River and take a small diversion up the coast to the north, just an hour's drive to the Paparoa National Park. You will thereby ensure that your first taste of the west coast is not the relatively drab and developed stretch immediately south of Greymouth (only relatively, since nothing along this coast is drab or developed by European standards). North of the Grey River the country is hardly touched, and the drive takes you round...

torr 21.04.2005 (29.09.2008) · Read review
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South West Trains - London to Exeter line

Advantages: Clean, efficient, friendly staff
Disadvantages: not enough frequency to some stations

...I use the South West Trains service between Salisbury and Tisbury, and Salisbury, Tisbury and London Waterloo frequently. The old diesel trains have been refurbished, and are very comfortable. They are still quite loud, but quite smooth. They are always immaculate, and punctual, and the staff are great. There is always a buffet trolley, which is well stocked and is reasonably priced. The fares are quite good as well, especially if you've got a railcard and you book in advance. The return fare from Tisbury to Salisbury is much cheaper than the bus. The only problem is frequency of the trains stopping at Tisbury, as they only stop once an hour, which can be frustrating. However, trains running every half hour to London from Salisbury is great, as it means that you never have to wait too long....

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Thistle London Heathrow : Best Avoided

Advantages: Close to airport and shuttle bus runs frequently
Disadvantages: Bad service, dated rooms

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Review of Thistle London Heathrow, West Drayton

Tame Tame West

Advantages: Some good fight choreography
Disadvantages: Acting and script leave a lot to be desired, special effects are tired

...In 1999, a good combination of cast and crew got together under the directing prowess of Barry Sonnenfeld to create what was possibility the most disappointing film of the year. Wild Wild West had great potential to be an awesome film. So, where did it go wrong? The Plot Captain Jim West and US Marshall Artemus Gordon are two of the most skilled gunslingers and trackers in the US. Trained on opposite sides of the law enforcement spectrum, they must team together in order to rescue the President from the clutches of an evil madman, who also happens to be an inventor with a thousand different toys to throw at the two heroes as they assail him in order to succeed in their mission. The Cast and Performances Will Smith heads what should have bee a good cast in this Western with a difference. He plays Jim West, who upholds the law...

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Review of Wild Wild West (DVD)

Wild West Pinball

Advantages: Addictive
Disadvantages: Only one level

...So, here's another iPhone Application for your approval...and it is of course free! It's the Wild West Pinball game. (Waits for applause...) Being a free game from the manufacturers, OOOGameprom, you may not expect much from it...but low and behold, you'll soon find yourself addicted. The old ones are the best and all that! Now, unless you've had your head in the sand forever then you'll all know the concept of pinball. Using the paddles at the bottom of the table to smack the ball around in an attempt to collect points by hitting various parts of the table or making the ball travel in various spaces. This is obviously no expection. The layout of the table is a glossy wooden one with red trim. As the title of the game suggests, it has a wild west theme...a large cowboy aiming a gun is the icon for the application when sat on your i...

carl.mcqueen 16.09.2009 · Read review
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London Underground

Advantages: Convenient method of transport, frequent trains, Easy to get around
Disadvantages: Signal Failures, Broken Trains and Heat!

...the line had to be shelved with the onset of the Second World War, but after the war was over the line was further extended to Ealing Broadway, Leytonstone and Epping. ○ Fact: The Central Line carries in excess of 183.5 million people each year. The Central Line is definitely one of my favourite lines, the trains are light and airy and there seems to be a lot of room on them. The Central Line underwent a major renovation project a number of years ago and this has dramatically improved the service and passenger experience. In fact, the longest possible journey on the London Underground without changing trains can be made on the Central Line, a distance of 34.1 miles between West Ruislip and Epping. The Central Line is also home to Chancery lane Station which has the shortest escalator on the network with only 50 steps. ○...

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NatWest - a Student-friendly bank

Advantages: Easy to set up, great overdraft facility, great student credit card
Disadvantages: Solo/Maestro - you have to make sure you have the right debit card

...... What do NatWest have to offer? Why did I choose NatWest for my student account? The answer is very simple: I've had a bank account with NatWest for many years, and although I did research other banks before deciding who to open a student account with, I ultimately chose to stick with NatWest. For students starting university this year who open an account before 10 October 2009, this is what's on offer: * A Maestro debit card - accepted pretty much everyone in shops and online, and can be used abroad (at a cost, obviously) * Chequebook (you need to apply for this though) * Student credit card (CAUTION: I'll come back to this later...) * An overdraft facility starting at £1,250 in your first year * Freebie #1 - A 16-25 railcard for 5 years, worth £130, which gives you up to 1/3 off rail tickets AND doubles up as a student discount card...

lora44 27.08.2009 · Read review
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Not worth the 5 but a GOOD 4 star property. Marriott Canary Wharf

Advantages: Good location. Reputable brand. Delivers a good hotel experience
Disadvantages: Could be better. Needs to look to wow the customer.

...address and credit card details and voila, the room was secured. Job done until my trip. Arrival The hotel is based in the Canary Wharf heartland at West India Quay, lying in the shadows of one Canada square, possibly Canary Wharf?s most recognisable building. The hotel is easily reached from the Canary Wharf underground station or the West India Quay DLR. The road network is also good, particularly from the M25 and M11 straight into east London. I took the tube and before I knew it I was at canary wharf. I then walked over to the hotel, easily found as it towers high above the quayside with a huge Marriott sign. You know you have arrived. Check In As you enter the contemporary lobby there is a small set of stairs up to the main reception. After I had approached the desk I was greeted by a polite receptionist who took my details...

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Review of London Marriott West India Quay, London

LONDON'S CALLING

Advantages: Pleasent stay, good food, central location
Disadvantages: Views from room

...eateries/drinking places and chose 372, which offers carvery selection. I was surprise how hot and fresh the food was. Not only that it was tasty too! We opted for lamb with roast potatoes, new potatoes and three vegetables. However, my only complaint about the meal was the vegetables; they were a tad on the raw side for my liking. That said I ALWAYS OVER cook my veggies. Dessert was for me home made apple pie and cream, while the other half opted for home made cheesecake ? both were consumed without any complaints and very much enjoyed. Our meal for two with drinks cost £29) Hotel: the hotel it situated in the Strand which is in central London and easy to walk to theatres such as the Aldwych, Lyceum, and many more. Come out the front of the hotel and turn right, and you?ll be heading towards Trafalgar square with Nelson, bear left and you...

dabmim 28.03.2003 · Read review
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Review of The Strand Palace Hotel, London