Readers recommend
Thailand: River views
Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, 2 Captain Bush Lane, Bangkok 10500, Thailand; 011-66-2-266-0123, www.royalorchidsheraton.com. “You can sip coffee in your room while watching the boats travel up the Chayo Prado River. This five-star gem has beautiful rooms, excellent restaurants, terrific service and top security.” Doubles $130, plus 17% taxes and service charge.
Lisa S. Blank
Los Angeles
Austria: Convenient hotel
Hotel Garni, Trumer Stube, Bergstrasse 6, A-5020 Salzburg; 011-43-662-874-776 or 011-43-662-875-168, www.trumer-stube.at. “We loved the location, as it was a nice walking distance to Mozartplatz, and the accommodations were spotless; the innkeeper was very personable and helpful, as was her husband, who prepares and serves the breakfast, included in the rate.” Doubles $97-$158.
Gretchen Takkune
San Clemente
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