Grand Hotel Sitea has been one of Turin’s most elegant addresses since it opened in the 1920s, and it still feels like a private world of polished wood, soft carpets and discreet service in the middle of the baroque centre. It stands on Via Carlo Alberto, a quiet street running parallel to Via Roma, so Piazza San Carlo, the Egyptian Museum and Piazza Carignano are a few minutes away on foot and Piazza Castello is under ten. The hotel has around 120 rooms and suites, each different from the next, decorated with fine fabrics and vintage details in a style the hotel calls understated luxury. Its restaurant, Carignano, holds a Michelin star and serves a refined Piedmontese tasting menu at dinner, while the Bistrot Carlo e Camillo offers a more relaxed à la carte menu for lunch and dinner. The American Bar is a classic spot for a vermouth or a cocktail in the evening.
Location and getting around: Via Carlo Alberto lies in the heart of the grid of streets between Porta Nuova station and Piazza Castello. Porta Nuova is about an eight-minute walk, which makes arriving by train easy, and the metro is close by for trips to Lingotto and MAUTO. Everything in the historic centre, from the Egyptian Museum to the Mole Antonelliana, is within walking distance, and taxis to the airport take about twenty-five minutes.
The rooms: rooms range from compact single and small double categories to Classic, Deluxe, Junior Suite and Suite rooms. All are individually furnished, and the larger categories have sitting areas. Rooms facing the inner side of the building are the quietest.
Who it suits: couples on a special trip, food lovers who want a starred restaurant downstairs, and travellers who like old-school grand-hotel service in a central but calm street.
Good to know: breakfast is charged separately on some rates, so check when you book. The Carignano restaurant opens for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday and must be booked online. A 24-hour fitness studio is free for guests, and a private wellness suite can be reserved by the hour. Covered parking and valet parking are available for a nightly fee, and small pets are accepted.
Why stay here
- ✓Carignano Michelin-starred restaurant
- ✓Bistrot Carlo e Camillo
- ✓American Bar
- ✓24-hour fitness studio
- ✓Private wellness suite by reservation
- ✓Room service
- ✓Covered and valet parking for a fee
- ✓Small pets accepted
Good questions
How far is Grand Hotel Sitea from Porta Nuova station?+
It is about an eight-minute walk from Porta Nuova. Via Roma and Piazza San Carlo are just a couple of minutes away.
Does Grand Hotel Sitea have a Michelin-starred restaurant?+
Yes, the Carignano restaurant holds a Michelin star and serves dinner from Tuesday to Saturday. The Bistrot Carlo e Camillo is the more casual option.
Is breakfast included at Grand Hotel Sitea?+
It depends on the rate, as breakfast is charged separately on some bookings. Check the rate details before you confirm.