Location. The Hotel Ostella is located in the fishing village of Bastia on the French island of Corsica. The beach is 200 metres away and Bastia's historic old port is within 1.5 kilometres. The sea- facing St Nicolas Square is two kilometres from the hotel. Hotel Features. The Hotel Ostella is a modern, five-storey property. The in-house full-service health centre offers a sauna, spa, steam room and fitness equipment. Beauty and massage treatments are offered. The health centre also offers an indoor pool and a separate pool for children. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can organise sightseeing trips and other recreation activities. Limited hours room service is available on request. The hotel offers complimentary parking facilities.

Le Colonnade, the onsite restaurant, specialises in French and Italian dishes, served in a relaxed, Mediterranean setting. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning.

Complimentary wireless Internet access is offered throughout the property.

Guestrooms. Decorated in simple, Mediterranean style with tiled floors, the 52 air- conditioned guestrooms give way to balconies offering sea or mountain views. All incorporate bathrooms with combined showers and tubs and offer complimentary bottled water. Other amenities include satellite television, wireless Internet access and direct-dial phones.

Expert Tip. The panoramic views over Corsica and northern Italy from Monte Stello, the island's highest point, are worth the three-hour trek. Afterwards, the cafés and restaurants around St Nicolas Square provide much-needed refreshment.

Room Types:

Superior room:   One double bed, one twin bed or two twin beds. Simple Mediterranean-style decor. Ocean or mountain views. Air conditioning, wireless Internet, satellite television, direct-dial phone, clock radio and complimentary bottled water. Bathroom with shower/tub combination, hair dryer, makeup mirror and scales.

Standard room:   One double bed, one twin bed or two twin beds. Simple Mediterranean-style decor. Ocean or mountain views. Air conditioning, wireless Internet, satellite television, direct-dial phone, clock radio and complimentary bottled water. Bathroom with shower/tub combination, hair dryer, makeup mirror and scales.

Junior suite:   One queen bed. Simple Mediterranean-style decor. Air conditioning, wireless Internet connection, satellite television, direct-dial phone, clock radio and complimentary bottled water. Bathroom with shower/tub combination, hair dryer, makeup mirror and scales.

Standard Twin/Double Room:   One double bed or two twin beds. Simple Mediterranean-style decor. Air conditioning, wireless Internet connection, satellite television, direct-dial phone, clock radio and complimentary bottled water. Bathroom with shower/tub combination, hair dryer, makeup mirror and scales.

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Driving Directions: From Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA): Distance to the Hotel Ostella is 20 kilometres, approximately 15 minutes' drive.

Getting there. A shuttle bus runs between the airport and Bastia's central train station. From here, services connect to Erbalunga and Saint Florent. Single tickets cost 8 EUR. Taxis to the city centre cost around 35 EUR in the day and 50 EUR after 7 p.m. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Bastia is best explored by bicycle or on foot. Buses link the island's major towns. A car is useful for travelling further afield.