Readers Recommend

California--Frank Balkin, Los Angeles: “The Inn San Francisco, 943 South Van Ness Ave., San Francisco 94110; telephone (800) 359-0913. Mission District B&B; in refurbished Victorian. Helpful staff, hot tub and full buffet breakfast.” Rates: $85-$235.

Canada--Suzanna Stafford, Claremont, Calif.: “Fairholme Manor, 638 Rockland Place, Victoria, B.C. V8S 3R2; tel. (250) 598-3240, fax (250) 598- 3299. Wonderful new B&B; apartment, opened in May, in Victoria’s Rockland area. Ocean view.” Rates: about $80-$128.

Turkey--Shirley Binder, Rancho Palos Verdes: “Kybele Hotel, Yerebatan Cad. No. 35, Sultanahmet, 34410 Istanbul; tel. 011-90-212-511-77-66, fax 011-90-212-513-43-93. Well-located, antique-filled 10-room inn with modern baths.” Rate: about $75 double, with breakfast.

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