The Artemisia Hotel tops every other place I stayed on my ten‑day trip to Corsica, where I visited eight different hotels. I rode a motorcycle to the property and parked right behind the building, then slipped straight into the tiny pool – its oddly geometric shape made it surprisingly refreshing. The rooms themselves are the real star; the bed faces the window in a unique way, and you can look out from the bathtub directly into the beautiful scenery, which is fantastic. The food deserves applause too – the breakfast was the best I’ve had across all the hotels, a perfect ten out of ten. Though the selection isn’t overly lavish, every ingredient is top quality and left me fully satisfied. Dinner also tasted great; the owner cooks himself and it really works. The only caveat is that you’re expected to eat whatever’s on the table – there’s no option to choose from multiple dishes, but that’s a minor quibble. I also used the small sauna, which is just a self‑service room to heat up and then take a cold shower, but it’s a rare treat on Corsica. On the downside, the lighting in the room isn’t well thought out – you can’t turn on a light from the headboard, and the sink only has light on the right side, making shaving a bit tricky. The stairwell light must be switched by hand and turns off after two seconds; a motion sensor would solve this. The mattress is also less comfortable than others I’ve had; it feels like a pocket‑spring with noticeable coils. These issues don’t detract from the overall excellence of the hotel.
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