Via Carlo Alberto 35, Turin, Italy | (888) 710-7049
Arguably the best upscale hotel in Turin
Elegant decor throughout hotel and in guest rooms
Convenient location within walking distance to architectural sights
Large breakfast buffet
On-site restaurant serving regional and international cuisine
Lunch available in classic American bar
Small fitness room with free weights and treadmill
Pet friendly; hotel provides mat and bowl
Meeting center for business travelers
Free Wi-Fi
Fee for parking
Grand Hotel Sitea is an upscale property built in 1925, and it's arguably the best hotel in this price category in Turin. The elegant hotel -- with 120 guest rooms and a convenient location in the center of Turin -- features a restaurant serving regional and international cuisine and a large, free breakfast buffet with scrambled eggs, bacon, local biscuits, and a variety of other options. There’s also an American bar where guests can get a drink or eat lunch. Guest rooms are a mix of modern furnishings and classic accents. There’s also a small fitness center with a treadmill and weights, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.
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Scene
Elegant hotel built in 1925 with history of hosting artists and celebrities
The beautiful Grand Hotel Sitea has had several renovations since it was built in 1925, but remains true in character to its elegant past. Marble floors, black leather couches, and large paintings add to the property’s historic feel. The hotel has hosted many celebrities over the years, including Louis Armstrong, Catherine Deneuve, and Muhammad Ali, as well as famous writers. The restaurant Carignano serves regional and international cuisine in a formal dining room with tall windows, white tablecloths, and gold sconces. Weather permitting, guests can enjoy their breakfast in the outdoor patio area under a white canopy.
Location
On pedestrian street in Turin, within walking distance to several piazzas
The hotel is located in the center of Turin on Via Carlo Alberto, a pedestrian street which is a limited traffic zone, though hotel guests are given access to drive. Shops, restaurants, and supermarkets are all nearby, as well as a plethora of piazzas. The famed Piazzo San Carlo is a four-minute walk away while getting to the Palazzo Madama takes about 10 minutes by foot. The hotel is less than half an hour by car from Turin Airport.
Rooms
Elegant mixture of modern and classic furnishings
Elegant guest rooms vary in size and decor, offering modern fixtures like wall-mounted, flat-screen TVs and glass shower stalls as well as classic accents like long curtains and patterned carpeting. Some rooms have slanted ceilings while all have minibars, satellite TV channels, free Wi-Fi, and a modem plug for wired Internet connection. Some have wood floors instead of carpets, and all have white bedding.
Features
Large, free breakfast buffet with outdoor patio seating; American bar serves lunch and Carignano offers international cuisine
The large breakfast buffet -- which includes scrambled eggs, bacon, yogurt, and locally made biscuits -- is served in an elegant hallway, but guests can also enjoy their food on the garden patio. The on-site restaurant Carignano offers regional and international cuisine with a tasting menu and a la carte options. Lunch is available in the hotel bar, which also has tea time from October through April. For those looking to exercise, there’s a small, carpeted fitness center with hand weights and a treadmill.
