Good Hotel in the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Reasonable walk from Central Park. Plenty of bars & restaurants nearby. It was a good change from staying in Times Square area. Good size of hotel room for the money as far as Manhattan goes. Close walk to subway.

This prestigious establishment of 410 bedrooms stands majestically overlooking the Central Business District of Brisbane, giving unparalleled views in every direction. Built over the city's Central Station, the hotel can be accessed by no less than six directions - indeed, how many five-star hotels do you know of which allow you to step off a train and within minutes be checking into your room?

Queensland Railways and the Sheraton have cooperated in such a unique way that they have created a seamless blend of luxury hotel and urban transport system. There is even one of the Sheraton's bars on the station concourse!

Vehicular access is via Turbot Street, which has been very cleverly tucked off to one side - unusual, as many of these fine hotels tend make a showpiece of the pick-up/drop-off place! The lobby is comfortably laid out with a colonial-style cocktail lounge and lots of large comfy chairs.

Transport to your room is via the semi-glazed elevator, which affords stunning views out over the Brisbane River and on to the surrounding southern suburbs. If you don't have a head for heights, I suggest you watch the number panel at this time.

Your room is worth the wait - elegantly appointed in a minimalist style with all the usual amenities plus little extras like an iron and ironing board, complimentary newspaper and voice mail.

After a quick freshen-up, you will need to choose between a dip in the rooftop pool, a drink in one of the many bars or a stroll through the adjacent Anzac Square.

I couldn't afford to stay here; a cousin and an Aunt and Uncle stayed here. We had an afternoon tea in my uncle's room and viewed my cousin's room along with the views from their skyhigh windows. of course the rooms were spacious and very accomodating. There are restaurants, bars, and room service which provided the sandwiches with our tea. It is located in the very heart of the city, and a beautiful place to stay if that's in your price range.