Stayed here as a wee lad, and was much impressed; the view was, indeed, buena.

This matchboook not only appears to advertise the Yista Room, the restaurant windows are lined wih balloons. Or severed heads. Or, of course, both; they're not mutually exclusive.

The Buena Vista went down in 2005, its commanding location sold to condo developers. If you're wondering how high that restaurant tower was . . . well, here you go.