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Morningside Inn

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On the morning of the 10th Day of our trip to the U.S. we took the train from Providence to New York City, where we spent the rest of our trip. The four nights we had to leave before us, we stayed at the Morningside Inn, a hotel in Manhattan's Upper West Side.The Morningside Inn is a basic hotel located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. With 74 rooms, it is not a very large hotel, but since there is not only single and double rooms, but also rooms for 3 or 4 peopl. Youth groups also seem to send you here, because during our stay, many young people accommodated in the dormitories. There are rooms with private bath, but also rooms with shared facilities. On each floor there is also a kitc...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on June 7, 2025

Morningside Inn
235 West 107th Street
Manhattan, New York 10025
877-662-6988

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Staten Island Ferry

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During our trip to the USA, we have also spent a few days in New York. There we also went to the Staten Island Ferry.The Staten Island Ferry has nothing to do with the boat tours, but it’s a ferry that connects the southern tip of Manhattan to the Staten Island. Staten Island is 22 kilometres long and 12 kilometres wide, the smallest district of New York. There are about 400 000 inhabitants, what sounds not a lot, but for New York standards is just a small district. Because there are few sights the ‘New Yorkers’ sees the part as the ‘Forgotten suburb’. There is a nearly 1.3-kilometer bridge between Brooklyn and Staten Island, but it is no bridge to Manhattan. And here comes the ferry into ...Read More

During our trip to the USA, we have also spent a few days in New York. There we also went to the Staten Island Ferry.

The Staten Island Ferry has nothing to do with the boat tours, but it’s a ferry that connects the southern tip of Manhattan to the Staten Island. Staten Island is 22 kilometres long and 12 kilometres wide, the smallest district of New York. There are about 400 000 inhabitants, what sounds not a lot, but for New York standards is just a small district. Because there are few sights the ‘New Yorkers’ sees the part as the ‘Forgotten suburb’. There is a nearly 1.3-kilometer bridge between Brooklyn and Staten Island, but it is no bridge to Manhattan. And here comes the ferry into sight as the Staten Island Ferry replaces the nonexistent bridge. At a distance of 5 miles, or about 8 kilometres it just makes sense to use a ferry than to build a bridge. Within 20 minutes you can take the ferry and it’’s absolutely free. Daily use about 60 000 passengers in the ferry, which are about 20 million passengers a year. The New Yorkers use the ferry to get to work, but also many tourists have now discovered that the ferry can be a free alternative to a tourist boat. Because of the ferry, you have a great view of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, located on the opposite Governor's Island Iceland and on the bridge that connects Staten Island with Brooklyn.

The Staten Island Ferry has two ports. One in Manhattan and on Staten Iceland. The pier is located in Manhattan in Battery Park, this is named after the gun range, was defended in the earlier hours of the port. Here lay off the more ships sailing to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The pier for the Staten Island Ferry is located in the south of the Battery Park Ferry Terminal, which is in turn at the end of Whitehall Street. The metro line 1, you can go directly to the ferry terminal by getting off at the South Ferry terminus. If you want to go a few minutes walk, you can also take the line R to Whitehall Street. From there you are at the terminal within 10 minutes. The ferry terminal has a large waiting room, in which there are also public toilets. As the ferries run regularly but, never have to wait long. The second pier is on Staten Island and specifically at the St. George station. There, too, there is a waiting hall. Several buses leave from the dock into the interior of Staten Island.

The ferry runs every day around the clock. From 6 to 1:30 clock it runs every 30 minutes. During rush hour, so during the week, when the commuters traveling to work or on the way home, she travels occasionally even in the 20 - or 15-minute intervals. At night she runs only hourly. Overall, one can say that the ferry has very good departure times. In that at peak times several boats are in use, you must never wait long.

The Staten Island Ferry is a typical ferry boat. It's completely orange, as you can see from the photos, and is not necessarily pretty, but it does not have to be yes, because anyway you look at the skyline and the Statue of Liberty but not on the boat.

After our ferry has arrived once poured out a lot of people, we were allowed to board the ship. This is a larger ferry with several decks. In the lower deck you can sit on wooden benches in the warm and even drink a coffee or something else for there are opportunities to buy snacks and drinks, which we have not done so I can say nothing about the prices. Even toilets are there if you go during the journey.

Most of the passengers crowded to the open deck, because only here you have great views. We are placed in the back of the ship. So we went back and could see Manhattan is slowly reduced. If you are in front, you see Staten Island coming towards you but the view of Manhattan is already rewarding. Of course you can also place the side, what we did on the way back.

Once the ferry has passed, you get to see something directly. It has a really nice view of Manhattan and it is also relatively close past the Statue of Liberty. We decided to see the Statue of Liberty from a distance, just from the ferry. The ride lasts even 20 to 25 minutes.

After our arrival, we wanted to stay on the ferry and head straight back, but you have to get out and stand in line again. Since not much was going on - it was a Wednesday afternoon - we came in the same boat back in and could go back without waiting. The trip was very nice. If the weather still been a bit clearer and the sky is not so gray and overcast, they would certainly be able to have better vision, but even with the cloudy weather, you get plenty to see and because the fare is nothing you have to annoy not when the sky is gray. The

The Staten Island Ferry is a free and excellent alternative to tourist boat tours. Whom it is enough to see the Statue of Liberty. The crossing from 20 to 25 minutes each way is fun, because you have a great view of Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island as the whole and costs nothing, saves you also have a lot of money. For me there is nothing negative and therefore there is a perfect score and a recommendation for the Staten Island Ferry.
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Member Rating 5 out of 5 on June 6, 2025

Staten Island Ferry
Whitehall Ferry Terminal
New York, New York 10004
(718) 390-5253

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Best Western Plus Suites Hotel

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When we stayed in Los Angeles during our America trip we decided to stay at the Best Western Plus suites hotel which is situated on West Century Boulevard. We have stayed a few times before at the Best Western hotel and we know that we always get quality and comfort. Los Angeles is a large stretch out city and it’s a city that we wanted to visit for many years before. It’s the city of the rich and famous and I always wanted to see Beverly Hills.The Best Western isn’t a luxury hotel but it isn’t a budget hotel either. It’s right in the middle with mostly just standard rooms. This hotel is a little bit different and has suites which most of them are non-smoking. We stayed here for five days ...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 24, 2025

Best Western Plus Suites Hotel
5005 West Century Blvd.
Inglewood, California 90304
(310) 677-7733

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Custom Hotel LAX

Hotel | "Custom hotel Los Angeles"

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ArrivalThe hotel rises on Lincoln Boulevard above all the other apartments. It's a big gray mass building with lots of windows. In the vertical path are shown in red letters the word Custom hotel. Now we just have to find the entrance. When parking you get a ticket and somebody will take your car to a parking lot (Valet Parking). Parking is expensive; $ 20 a night / day. But your car is safe and you have place in LA.The receptionThe reception is right in the corner and is actually quite small for such a large hotel. My room was on the 15th floor! But actually the reception does not have to be big. All I need is the key and then I go to sleep! They informed me abou t...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on December 9, 2025

Custom Hotel LAX
8639 Lincoln Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90045
(310) 645-0400

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Travelodge Hotel LAX Airport

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After a long flight to LA California, I arrived at Los Angeles International Airport. I went Straight to the Bar of Alamo, where I had booked my car and then looking for my hotel that night. I make more use of the Travelodge chain, and here in LA I had booked a hotel near the airport. The Alamo employee gave me a ticket, how I had to drive to get to my hotel.LocationBy car it takes about 15 minutes from the airport. Through the website I had a good offer for this hotel found. For the amount of $ 79 for a room, including breakfast. Keep in mind that taxes are not included. Around six U.S. dollars. Well you have to imagine that breakfast is not too much, because it is a continent...Read More

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on December 10, 2025

Travelodge Hotel LAX Airport
5547 W CENTURY BLVD
Los Angeles, California 90045
310-649-4000

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Americas Best Value Inn-Los Angeles/Hollywood

Hotel | "Americas Best Value Inn "

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I have stayed in Americas Best Value Inn during my trip in America and I was here for one night. I was looking for a cheap hotel and the America’s best value Inn looked perfect. I had previous stayed at this chain to my satisfaction.HotelAmerica's Best Value Inn is a simple hotel, located at 1123 W. 7th Street which is near the Angeles national forest. You sit in Downtown of Los Angeles. You have the LA fashion district next door but also Macy’s. It’s a three story high building with 62 rooms so not that big. The hotel looks ok from the outside, nothing special and more like a cheap hotel. The hotel has a small pool. The reception of the hotel is easy enough find and located of...Read More

I have stayed in Americas Best Value Inn during my trip in America and I was here for one night. I was looking for a cheap hotel and the America’s best value Inn looked perfect. I had previous stayed at this chain to my satisfaction.

Hotel

America's Best Value Inn is a simple hotel, located at 1123 W. 7th Street which is near the Angeles national forest. You sit in Downtown of Los Angeles. You have the LA fashion district next door but also Macy’s. It’s a three story high building with 62 rooms so not that big. The hotel looks ok from the outside, nothing special and more like a cheap hotel. The hotel has a small pool. The reception of the hotel is easy enough find and located of course at the front. The staff is very friendly and more than helpful with the check in and asking if I need any help with anything. They direct me to the elevator.

The room

The rooms are spacious, with king beds and a large area with a separate shower and toilet. There is also a television with a number of paid channels. There is also air-conditioning and some nice bath amenities like soap and shampoo. The hotel is particularly suitable for people who mostly going out in Los Angeles and so only need a bed to sleep. You should not expect real luxury but the room is decent and has everything you need..

Facilities

Like previous said the hotel has a small pool which is perfect for cooling down when it’s really warm. The pool is decent enough and it wasn’t really busy at the hotel anyway. You can also have a simple breakfast, but that’s something I haven’t done.

Price

I have booked a room for about 70 dollars which is really not bad. You can pay with cash or with credit card.

Conclusion

The hotel is pretty cheap but you get a nice neat clean room with a comfortable bed. The location of the hotel is pretty good and you can go anyway easily enough. The pool was small but nice enough and perfect about a hot day to cool down. The staff was very friendly and give me a very welcome feeling. I can’t say anything really bad about this hotel. You get what you pay for really and that’s just the basic hotel room for a good night sleep.
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Member Rating 4 out of 5 on December 11, 2025

Americas Best Value Inn-Los Angeles/Hollywood
811 North Alvarado Street
Los Angeles, California 90026
(866) 539-8117

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