ARTIEM Capri, Maó

Request an exterior, street-facing room with a balcony; internal rooms can be dark, while front rooms offer larger balconies and urban views.

Request a high-floor room, preferably south-facing, for quieter nights, longer sunshine and better views.

Use the rooftop pool and gym, but expect a small, very hot pool with little shade and limited lounging space.

Skip car hire if possible; parking is limited in this urban area, although free spaces may be found nearby.

Use the buses instead of taxis or a rental car; they are cheap and reliable, and keep small notes for fares.

Ask reception for directions into town when you arrive, as the surrounding small streets can be confusing.

Bring an eyemask and earplugs, especially for front-facing rooms where traffic can be noisy.

Walk or take taxis around town; the hotel is close to most places.

Take bus number 10 from the airport; the nearby bus station makes airport and Ciutadella trips inexpensive.

Request room 512 for its large double bed, spacious bathroom and sunny balcony.

Ask for room 502, 503 or 504 on the fifth floor for views beyond the surrounding buildings.

Use the free lift near the port to avoid the many steps down to the harbour.

Use the nearby car park cautiously: it is about a three-minute walk away and charges €0.20 per hour during specified periods.

Walk to the airport bus stop, which is less than five minutes from the hotel.

Take advantage of the complimentary snacks, wine and selected beers from 3pm to 6pm.

Eat at the fish market near the indoor market for very good seafood.

Buy supplies at the supermarket approximately 50 metres from the hotel.

Choose another hotel if having an outdoor area or bar for relaxing is important to you.

Check the hotel’s eco-rules before requesting bed-linen or towel changes.

Budget €1.80 per day to use the room safe.

Avoid the green room during cycling-group stays, when breakfast seating and queues can become challenging.

Call the front desk immediately if neighbouring rooms are loud so staff can address the problem.

Book directly and request one of the larger rooms with a sunny balcony for drying clothes.

Request a lower floor if you want to avoid waiting for the hotel’s single small lift.

Use the blackout curtains for a darker night’s sleep.

Expect a double bed to consist of two single beds pushed together.

Check that the air conditioning works when you arrive.

Close the balcony door at night to reduce traffic noise.

Expect room 312 to carry some traffic noise from the road below.