Turin: Grand Hotel Sitea (4 Star Hotel)

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Address: Via carlo alberto 35 , Turin 10123, Italy
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Lonely Planet review

This top-notch oasis of calm and sophistication is apparently where the champion Juventus football team is put up when in town. It's handily situated for the Via Roma shopoholics, as well as for the train station and historic centre.

Plush, comfortable and deeply conservative, the magnificent lobby leads on to a sumptuous sitting area accented by antique oil paintings, oriental carpets and lofty plants. The bedrooms are cosily conducive to relaxing with an easy-on-the eye navy and gold colour scheme with thick carpets and soft lighting. The decor is best described as subdued Empire style; the junior suites have jacuzzis and all the bathrooms are marble clad and large. There's a traditional dark-wood bar with black and burgundy leather seating and the Carignano restaurant has a glowing culinary reputation and a definite special occasion feel with its William Morris style carpets, glittering silverware and tempting menu degustazione. There are four conference rooms so you can expect plenty of suits and ties staying here, although celebs check in as well with past guests including Mohammed Ali and Lou Reed.