Novotel Torino Corso Giulio Cesare

The hotel receptionist was very welcoming.All staff were amicable. The hotel could do with a refresh and bathrooms updated. There are no rooms with a walkin shower, which was difficult for me. When we were there the restaurant was only offering a buffet, there was a good choice and good value for money. The pool is okay for children and cooling off but not for swimming.

This 2 night stay for our group of 8 was honestly one disappointment after another. You couldnt pay me to stay again. Receptionists were those kind of cocky, matter of fact, know it all employees that dont really know anything. There was a problem in their system with an offer (book 1 family room get 2nd 50% off) They insisted we pay an extra $50 per night. Whatever. Later we were down at the desk for a problem and realized this 'error' was happening with several other families. Its a scam and lots were mad. But it got worse. Within about an hour of arriving my husband was napping and two women barged into the room and asked if he wanted water or coffee! No knocking! Just walked in and he was awakened from a sound sleep with two women standing in our room! This happened to our friends as well! When I mentioned this to the reception the answer was 'they wanted to know if he needed anything, if you dont want someone to walk in the room hang the Do Not Disturb sign on the door.' Ive traveled all over the world and people dont just unlock your door and walk into your room at 2pm. Insane! I said, I have 2 teen daughters in another room and someone can just unlock their door at any hour if it doesnt have a sign? Yes. Mind blown! Site says AC. No AC. Apparently the city has to activated that so its not the fault of the hotel, but it should be clear on the site. It was 85° in our room, maybe more. No air. My 6 yr old has eczema that was horrible with the stuffiness and heat.

Great value for money. Clean and good breakfast, child friendly.