This hotel is a 17th-century palace set in a garden of olive and palm trees Guests are invited to enjoy the original art, outdoor pool or terrace with panoramic views The en suite rooms at U Palazzu Serenu all offer air conditioning and heating Each has a view of the surrounding area and a flat-screen TV with DVD player Daily continental breakfast is provided and there is a restaurant with Corsican and Mediterranean cuisine The bar offers wines from Italy, Spain, Portugal and Southern France U Palazzu Serenu has been decorated by interior designer Nathalie Battesti, student of Andree Putman and Christian Liaigre Artworks are by artists including Anish Kapoor, Kim Tschang Yeul and Manuel Merida The hotel is located in Oletta, Upper Corsica, 225 km from Bastia Airport It is a 7-minute car ride to Padula Lake, 20 km from Bastia and 10 km from Saint-Florent and its beaches