Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to the Grand Hotel Sitea, Turin
Facts in brief
Official star rating 5
Location 15 minute walk to the Royal Palace of Turin
Annual opening All year
Closest airport Turin
Distance from airport The hotel is about 35-minutes' drive from Turin Airport
Closest railway station Porta Nuova Station
Distance from railway station The hotel is 5-minutes' drive from Porta Nuova Station
Hotel facilities and services
Carignano gourmet restaurant (open evenings from Tuesdays to Saturdays and reservation required), Carlo e Camillo bistro open for lunch and dinner, Bar, Breakfast Buffet, Valet parking (Euros 36 per night), Garage (Euros 24 for 24 hours, payment direct to garage) Fitness Area (open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week), WiFi.
Complimentary
WiFi, Use of the fitness area
Out and about nearby
Wine towns Grof Asti, Alba, Monforte d'Alba, Cherasco, Barbaresco, and Barolo, Historic Monuments of Turin, such as the Piazza Castello, the Royal Palace, Palazzo Carignano, Church of San Lorenzo, Mole Antonelliana, the Turin Shroud, and the Cathedral.
Sports nearby
Walking and Cycling through the vineyards and wine villages.
Thanks for organising what was a wonderful holiday. Apart from a delay because of Gatwick fog coming home, everything ran like clockwork and we had a cracking time. I would be happy to recommend Expressions and hope we will have the opportunity to organise another trip with you in the future.Mrs S, October 2024
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a classic room for 3 nights
From about
£950
Holiday Code EXH427
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to the Grand Hotel Sitea, Turin
In the centre of Turin, near the Piazza Castello, the Grand Hotel Sitea is a five star grand hotel that was originally built at the beginning of the 1900s. Perfectly situated for exploration of the Old Town, shopping, and leisurely strolls, this location appeals to all clients. The refined style of the lobby introduces guests to the signature class of the hotel, with marble floors, half pillars, a grandfather clock, and tastefully upholstered wooden chairs. An extensive menu of exclusive dishes is served in the gourmet Carignano restaurant, alongside a specially-designed Piedmont tasting menu. 'Empire' decoration blends the sense of tradition with the innovative flavours of the food. While you dine, you can admire the views over the pretty internal garden. After dinner, enjoy a drink in the relaxed ambience of the American Bar, in one of the leather armchairs, or on a stool beside the wooden bar. Guestrooms at the hotel are comfortable, colourful, and spacious. Rich reds and blues complement the crisp white bedlinens, and the large windows. The higher the category of your room, the grander its style. Double-layered curtains and antique writing desks add sophistication, while thick rugs add cosiness. Suites at the Grand Hotel Sitea adopt a neutral, minimalist colour palette, which emphasises their size. A few nights in these comfortable rooms will sit perfectly as part of a rail or fly-drive tour of Italy, giving you freedom to explore Turin and the wine towns beyond.
Room descriptions
Grand Hotel Sitea has 120 rooms with air-conditioning, satellite television, telephone, wifi, radio, hairdryer, kettle (with complimentaru infusions, tea, and coffee). Executive rooms and Suites have the minibar, complimentary of the hotel. Cots and extra beds can be provided.
Thanks for organising what was a wonderful holiday. Apart from a delay because of Gatwick fog coming home, everything ran like clockwork and we had a cracking time. I would be happy to recommend Expressions and hope we will have the opportunity to organise another trip with you in the future.Mrs S, October 2024
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a classic room for 3 nights
From about
£950
Holiday Code EXH427
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to the Grand Hotel Sitea, Turin
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to Grand Hotel Sitea in Turin, our clients usually fly to Turin airport or arrive by train at Turin station. From the airport we suggest a taxi or ask us to arrange a private car transfer for you. If you are visiting this hotel as part of a tailor-made touring holiday of Italy, and are continuing by car, then it is preferable to collect your hire-car at the end of your stay in Turin. If you are arriving in Turin by train, then we recommend that you take a taxi from the station to the hotel.
Additional information
Children: Children are welcome and there is no charge for children up to 12 staying in their parents' room on bed and breakfast basis. Cots and extra beds can be provided free of charge for children under 13 years.
Special offers
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Thanks for organising what was a wonderful holiday. Apart from a delay because of Gatwick fog coming home, everything ran like clockwork and we had a cracking time. I would be happy to recommend Expressions and hope we will have the opportunity to organise another trip with you in the future.Mrs S, October 2024
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a classic room for 3 nights
From about
£950
Holiday Code EXH427
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to the Grand Hotel Sitea, Turin
About Turin
An Expressions tailor-made holiday to Turin is a chance to explore the capital of Piemonte in Northern Italy. Turin is renowned for an eclectic selection of things, including hard chocolate, Fiat cars, and the mysterious Turin Shroud. Popular for its proximity to the ski slopes in winter, in summer Turin is a cultural and historic hub. Its legacy as the brief capital of Italy before the country’s unification is still evident in the grandeur of its streets, which are smattered with monuments to Savoy royalty and lined with arcaded shops and cafes. The atmosphere of the city is distinctly calm, but still with a real sense of the typically Italian bustle and life, making it the perfect base from which to venture out and explore the wine towns and villages of Piemonte as well as the historically important sites of the region.
Cultural highlights of Turin
The Mole Antonelliana, with its distinctive spire and cinema museum, the Piazza Castello at the heart of the city, the grand Savoy Palazzo Reale, the former senate-house and prison Palazzo Madama, the historic and elegant cafes, the Cattedrale di San Giovanni Battista, where the Turin Shroud is currently held, the Museo Egizio, dedicated to Egyptian artefacts, the Reggia di Venaria Reale, one of the largest royal residences in the world, the Basilica di Superga, final resting place of the Savoy family, and the Castello di Rivoli, bursting with contemporary art.
Festivals in Turin
The summer in Turin is punctuated by a number of festivals. The Festival delle Colline Torinesi sees a number of local and national theatre productions take to the stage. The International Jazz Festival of Torino also takes place in the summer and is most enjoyable in the evenings. It attracts a number of famous international names. To appreciate authentic Italian music, attend the Traffic Torino Free Festival, where performers capture the best of each genre on various stages. In November, however, visit Turin to see the Turin International Contemporary Art Festival, which features pieces from 150 of the world’s most well-respected art galleries. In the autumn, the Terra Madre attracts thousands of chefs from across the world. For something more modern and unique, attend either the VIEW Conference or VIEW Fest, both of which look at emerging developments in 3D technology and digital cinema.
Gastronomy in Turin
Around the city, you will come across the three main venues for Turin’s characterful cuisine: the restaurants, the eating houses, and the small international eateries. In this way, Turin offers everything from fine dining to cosy, authentic, hearty meals. Antipasti is particularly popular here, encompassing Albese meat, vol au vent, omelettes, and tuna soup. The seafood influence that is most evident in the dishes of the restaurants, is a result of the many nationals who moved north from southern Italy. Pasta, too, plays a large part in the cuisine of the area. Try tajarin, pasta made with egg, buckwheat pasta soups, butter and sage ravioli, or risotti with beans and salami. Other key ingredients in the hearty food include braised meats and cheese, especially gorgonzola. For dessert, we would recommend trying one of the many chocolate and nut based cakes. Gianduiotto is the most famous chocolate from Turin.
Travel around Turin
Being in such a large city necessitates good transport links. The trains in from and to Turin ensure that travelling to and from your destination is incredibly easy, particularly if you are visiting as part of a rail touring itinerary. Within the city, the bus and tram links are also exceptionally comprehensive, running from 5am until 12am. It is very convenient to move from one side of the city to the other by public transport, meaning that every attraction is within easy reach. This is also a better option to driving around with a hire car. It is important to remember that most tickets run with a time limit as well as a destination.
