HOTEL SERENELLA, Turin

The hotel sits on the 4th floor of a residential building, just a few steps from the Mole Antonelliana and the Cinema Museum. The Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace are 800 metres away, and the city's main attractions, including Piazza San Carlo, are within a 10- to 15-minute walk. Turin Porta Nuova train station is about 25 minutes on foot, and a bus stop 150 metres away connects directly to it. The neighbourhood is safe, vibrant and well served by trams and buses, making car-free exploration easy. Free parking is available on nearby streets.

Rooms come with tiled floors, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, and a fan instead of air conditioning. A sink is inside the room, which is useful when the bathroom is shared. Private bathrooms are available in certain room types, but others share a bathroom with other guests - it is essential to check the specific room's bathroom type before booking. Some rooms offer city views. A bunk bed is used for extra bed requests, and the main beds may be two singles or a double; bed preference must be indicated at booking. The rooms vary in size, some being spacious. Decor is simple and colourful, sometimes described as fairytale-like, but the property is older and basic. Noise from other rooms and street work can be audible, and light sleepers may want earplugs.

Breakfast is available daily for an additional 10 EUR and includes an Italian-style spread: pastries (croissants), cappuccino or coffee, and fruit juices. It can also be brought to the room. There is no restaurant or bar on site. The surrounding university area offers many cafés, pizzerias and restaurants within a 300-metre walk, including Nishiki, Scalo Vanchiglia, and several other options, making dining out easy.

The property does not have a spa, swimming pool, or fitness centre. For relaxation, there is a shared lounge/TV area and an outdoor terrace with garden furniture. The main leisure advantages are the hotel's location next to the Mole Antonelliana (which houses the Cinema Museum with an observation deck) and within walking distance of the Egyptian Museum, Royal Palace, and Piazza San Carlo.

Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. Daily housekeeping is provided at no extra charge, though it is not automatically performed every day - requests can be made. Luggage storage is free and useful for early arrivals or late departures. Laundry services are available for an additional charge. The hotel has a lift, a shared lounge/TV area, and a terrace. Business facilities include fax/photocopying for an extra charge. Payment methods accepted: American Express, Visa, Maestro, CartaSi, and MasterCard. No parking is available on site, but free street parking is nearby. Pets are allowed with no extra charges, and pet baskets and bowls are provided.