Can Tho, Vietnam

Set amid splendid gardens on the banks of the Hau River, the Victoria Can Tho provides a luxurious springboard for explorations of the Mekong Delta region. You’ll be booked into one of the 53 ‘Deluxe’ rooms, which are spacious and have balconies overlooking the grounds or pool. The design is suave and contemporary, but with a few splashes of traditional Vietnamese textiles off-set by lustrous, hardwood floors.

Its multi-cuisine restaurant (which has indoor and outdoor seating) and snug bar, overlooking the river, provide a welcome spot to enjoy the views over supper. Only a short, 20 min transfer from Can Tho airport, the Victoria serves as a convenient, comfortable springboard for a whistlestop visits to the nearby floating markets.