Readers recommend

Washington:

Bavarian inn

Hotel Pension Anna, 926 Commercial St., P.O. Box 127, Leavenworth 98826; (509) 548-6273, www.pensionanna .com. “This delightful inn is in Leavenworth, Washington’s famous Bavarian village in the Cascades. The 16 tastefully decorated rooms have imported furniture selected during the innkeepers’ visits to Austria and Germany. Luxury suites with fireplace and Jacuzzi are also available. All rooms are nonsmoking; breakfast is served.” Double rooms $89 to $219.

Gloria Duncan

Santa Ana

Italy: Historic hotel

Hotel Bramante, Vicolo delle Palline, 24, Rome 00193; 011-39-06-68-79-881, www.romeby.com/bramante. “Our recent Roman holiday was made special by our delightful stay at this beautiful hotel near the Passetto, the passageway that connects Castel Sant’Angelo to the Vatican. In 1574 it was the home of the architect Domenico Fontana; rooms were recently restored and include modern conveniences. The proprietors were able to secure passes to the special sights in Rome.” Doubles, with breakfast, $205 to $283.

Robert Morgan

Los Osos, Calif.

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