We just returned from a weekend in Torino. We had the worst experience at this hotel.
Unlike the other reviews, we didn't find the staff (or owners) friendly at all, not once did we see a hint of a smile on their faces! Our room was in the main building on the first floor. The room was very dark, noisy, smelly and not very clean! We had an extra bed for our daughter and the matress on it as well as the one on the main bed were as hard as stone. Our daughter suffers from allergies and because of the muffy dusty room, she didn't stop sneezing. The toilet seat was broken and the heater didn't work. We had to wear sweaters at night and still felt cold. The breakfast is just simple croissants and drinks, there is no cheese nor ham nor eggs,.... The location is good but noisy!
We had a reservation for 2 nights but decided to check out after the first horrible night and they charged us 50% for cancellation in a very rude way. We definitily cannot advise anyone to stay at this hotel (bed& not breakfast!)
Be aware, it might look sweet but everything in the room falls apart if you try to move it!
By the way they do not speak English!!!

We stayed in this terrific B&B in Turin for two nights in June. The location couldn't be better as it is within walking distance of the major attractions of the historic district of Turin. The rooms, while small, are nicely furnished and comfortable, and are air conditioned. The hotel was quiet at night. The staff is attentive and friendly and knowledgeable about the area. The breakfast area is very attractive and the breakfast was very good. The hotel has arrangements with a parking lot less than a block away. Don't be put off by the rather unremarkable exterior of the hotel.

My wife and I stayed at the Ai Savoia on a quick gastro-weekend trip to Turin in early October 2006. We had never been to Turin so we weren't too sure where the room would be in relation to the rest of the city, but it turned out to be in a perfect location (well, at least for the price). Sure you might could get closer to Piazza Castello (the true heart of the city), but you would pay for it, and it was just a leisurely 10 minute walk straight down via Garibaldi from our room.

The room was very, very clean with a few antique pieces here and there. The matress was quite comfortable in our room, but since this is a B&B with everything not necessarily uniform room to room, I can't vouch for all of them. The bathroom had modern fixtures, but the shower was very small, no bath. The only real negative was the street noise from via della Consolata, but it is a bustling city afterall, so we weren't too concerned. We didn't eat breakfast at the hotel since we were mainly there to experience Turin's amazing coffee bars and cafes, but I did look in and it appeared good enough.

The hotel is split over two buildings. The building we were in was not the one with the office and was located at the NE corner of via della Consolata and via Garibaldi.

Every major historic and cultural attraction is well within walking distance of the Ai Savoia. Although Turin wasn't the most beautiful European city we have visited, it is worth visting for the food, coffee, gelati and chocolate alone.

I would not hesitate to recommend anyone to stay at the hidden treasure of Ai Savoia.

Go straight to their website for more pictures of rooms. The rooms are just as pictured, you can even compare ours to their's.

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We stayed at the Savoia on holiday for three days while returning from France. I could not have been more pleased with not only the accomodations but the staff was utterly charming. The room was tastefully decorated and immaculate. We did have difficulty finding it as they have two properties within a block of each other. The facades of both are unassuming and you have to really look for the small sign. What we found inside we were pleasantly surprised by. I booked directly with them from their website and received a prompt, polite confirmation of my reservation. I did not have to pre-pay which was a good sign initially and rare these days. Two nice young men actually walked us over to the property where we stayed and one actually accompanied my boyfriend to the parking garage as we had gotten lost with our navigation device. The room was exactly as it was portrayed on their website. It must have recently been refurbished and there is a lift or elevator which is great with luggage. They also carried our luggage up which was helpful. There was a little kitchenette for us to use our Moka for coffee and have tea. I am American and my boyfriend is English so we appreciated this convenience. In the mornings we walked across the piazza to have a lovely breakfast in a small but old world style salon in the other property. They had a nice array of juices, cereals, yogurts, rolls, and coffee that was delicious. Our room overlooked the busy shopping street which was precisely what we wanted. It can be a bit noisy but it is the most central location for walking if that is your objective. It was ours. Lovely shops and restaurants directly below us. We enjoyed the hustle and bustle after touring some isolated chateaus in France. Torino exceeded our expectations as did this little cozy hotel we discovered. We would stay there again if we return. What impressed me the most is after I returned home I realized I had left an item in our room. I called a week later and they actually mailed it back to me! Do not hesitate to stay at this hotel if you would like to be in the center of Torino at a lovely family run Inn. We even became friendly with the woman down in the bar on the corner who assisted us when we arrived. I have traveled all over the world and have never written a review. The attention and service we received was so special and personalized I could not resist. It is not a five star property but more than you will expect for the price and rating. We also visited the palace close by which was equisite. We had just visited the apartments at Versailles. There are some famous landmarks within walking distance of the hotel including a bar that serves a coffee with chocolate that is out of this world. Thank you staff at the Savoia for a pleasant stay we will not forget and returning my item via post. So rare these days and what a pleasure to be treated with such courtesy and excellent customer service.