September in Torino

Guest: Susan B.
Date of Stay: 09/01/11 Review Submitted: 09/11/11

Adriano met us at the airport and took us straight to the apartment which was perfect for us! The location is ideal for getting into the city - the no. 4 tram is just round the corner and the no. 63 bus on the otherside of the road! A well-equipped homely place to stay with a welcoming and honest host too.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.

Comfortable, convenient apartment

Guest: Pamela (Washington, D.C.)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

This apartment is exactly as described. It is a very nice apartment, very clean, and fully equiped and furnished. It is very conveniently located - I walked to the center of Turin every day in about 30 minutes, but the bus stop and tram stop are right outside the door and take 5 minutes to the center. The small balcony is a nice feature of the apartment as are the big windows in the bedroom and doors to the balcony from the kitchen and bathroom. The owner is extremely nice and helpful - he picked me up at the airport and took me there on leaving for less than you would pay a taxi. I was very pleased with this apartment and plan to stay there again.

Owner response:Thank you Pamela for your nice words, you also been a guest quiet and very attentive to the apartment. See you! Ciao

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

Perfect apartment in Turin

Guest: Jinks (Cairns, Australia)
Date of Stay: 07/05/11 Review Submitted: 08/05/11

We found this apartment very comfortable, accurate to its description on the website, and particularly convenient to the supermarket and the tourist attractions both in the nearby suburbs (Mercato /GAM) and the city, being on the tram and bus lines, and enjoyed Turin with its Parisian comparisons as a pleasant change from cobbled Rome etc. The building and apartment was clean, well maintained, safe, and had the comfort of a neighbour's assistance should the need arise (which did not). The owner was pleasant, full of local knowledge and extremely helpful in picking us up from the train and taking us to the airport. The position of the attractive art deco building is somewhat noisy being on a corner and tram line but we had just come from an ultra quiet location so perhaps noticed the earlier start more than others would! On the other hand we enjoyed the airiness provided by opening french doors and windows and the extra space of the balcony. I would thoroughly recommend this apartment to singles or couples.

Owner response:Hi Cris and Kevin, I'm very glad you found the apartment to your liking, your comments has been very accurate and hopefully useful for future guests. Thanks for the nice words and how you handled the apartment. You has been guests / friends very nice that I will remember for long time. Cordially Adriano I'm sorry for the noise of the tram. I'll think of some expedient to solve this little problem for the future...

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.

a home away from home

Guest: Lee (Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 07/14/11 Review Submitted: 07/30/11

Before booking, I read reviews and I thought 'really? could the owner really be that nice?" Well the answer is yes. He fetched me at the station and it was a welcome relief not to have to lug my bags after a long day of train travel. The apartment is charming and felt very much like a home as opposed to a generic, hotel room. A light sleeper might want to bring ear plugs because in summer with the windows open you do hear the trams going up and down the corso. The upside of this is that there is a tram right there to whisk you to Torino's downtown (I can recommend the Museo di Arte Orientale in addition to the more famous and established Museo Egizio)... or to the train station...or to the metro station where you can catch the subway out to Eataly (if go at meal times, you can eat out there). Supermarket across the street, a café downstairs, comfortable and welcoming apartment, friendly and helpful landlord... a great place to stay!

Owner response:Thank you so much Lee! Your review is very very KIND and... generous to me. A special thanks for how you treated the apartment Adriano

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.

Zentrales Appartement fuer Kulturinressierte

Guest: Bungert
Date of Stay: 06/20/11 Review Submitted: 07/06/11

Eine wirklich praktische und gut ausgestattete, stadtnahe Ferien-wohnung. Beeindruckend bereits das Entrée sowie der an die gute alte Zeit erinnernde Fahrstuhl mit hervorragender Funktion und die vierfache Sicherung der Eingangstüre. Alles Nützliche befindet sich in der Nähe der Wohnung. Empfehlenswert, das Café im Haus. Ein Supermarkt ist gegenüber, die Straßenbahn der Linie 4 ( Haltestelle Vespucci) ist in unmittelbarer Nähe. Fast alle Sehenswürdigkeiten sind damit gut erreichbar, auch der Bahnhof mit Touristeninfo. Last not least, der Vermieter, Signor Adriano, ist äußerst hilfsbereit, freundlich und jederzeit erreich- und ansprechbar.

Owner response:Thank you very much for your nice observations, especially about the safety of the closing of the front door ... very funny. Ciao e grazie. Adriano

Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+.

Zentrales Appartement für Kulturinteressierte

Guest: Bungert
Date of Stay: 06/20/11 Review Submitted: 06/28/11

Eine wirklich praktische und gut ausgestattete, stadtnahe Ferien-wohnung. Beeindruckend bereits das Entrée sowie der an die gute alte Zeit erinnernde Fahrstuhl mit hervorragender Funktion und die vierfache Sicherung der Eingangstüre. Alles Nützliche befindet sich in der Nähe der Wohnung. Empfehlenswert, das Café im Haus. Ein Supermarkt ist gegenüber, die Straßenbahn der Linie 4 ( Haltestelle Vespucci) ist in unmittelbarer Nähe. Fast alle Sehenswürdigkeiten sind damit gut erreichbar, auch der Bahnhof mit Touristeninfo. Last not least, der Vermieter, Signor Adriano, ist äußerst hilfsbereit, freundlich und jederzeit erreich- und ansprechbar.

Owner response:Dear friends, I'm glad you found the apartment and the city of Turin to your liking, thanks for the nice words and how you handled the apartment. Adriano

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.

RECENSIONE APPARTAMENTO TORINO

Guest: Chiara Compagnucci (MACERATA)
Date of Stay: 03/04/11 Review Submitted: 03/18/11

Appartamento situato in zona centrale in un palazzo molto bello e signorile,il cuore della città può essere raggiunto benissimo anche a piedi, in alternativa il tram passa proprio davanti casa.. Ma vale la pena fare un po' di strada a piedi per ammirare la bellissima Torino. Proprietario Molto Gentile, Cordiale e Onesto. Appartamento servito di ogni comfort, tranquillo e pulito. Ideale per gite fuori porta, fughe d'amore, per famiglie con bimbi molto piccoli e anche per giro turistico tra amici e amiche. Consigliato Vivamente.

Owner response:Grazie, siete stati veramente molto gentili a spendere tutte queste belle parole per me e il mio modesto appartamento, sentimenti che mi spingeranno a fare di più e sempre meglio. Sono soprattutto felice che il soggiorno sia stato di vostro gradimento. Grazie e alla prossima.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

A good place for two!

Guest: Bob & Karen (Ouray, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 02/03/11 Review Submitted: 02/24/11

This beautiful apartment was perfect for the beginning of our travels in Italy. Just big enough for two, well furnished and provisioned, with the Carrefours grocery across the street and the beautiful cafe downstairs. It's within walking distance of the center of Turin. Adriano is a gem -- he picked us up and took us back to the airport and gave us lots of good information.

Owner response:Thanks for the kind words and congratulations for your particular preparation, especially on the history of Turin. You came to visit the city very informed. Adriano

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.

A Quiet, Friendly Corner of a Big City

Guest: Luke (London)
Date of Stay: 01/09/11 Review Submitted: 01/24/11

I was absolutely delighted with the entire service that was offered here. The landlord was attentive and kind; basic breakfast items were provided (essential when arriving on a sunday in Italy); and I had everything I could need in close proximity, including an outstanding Gastronomia Artigianale (down the road at number 6 tel. 011 436 7581: at the green sign) where the finest, organic and locally sourced specialities could be tried, and other restaurants; a little Carrefour supermarket around the block, in the corner of the Piazza Savoia, and the many attractions of the city. A warm and friendly apartment in a safe, quiet and gated courtyard; ideal for a young couple wanting a weekend break or, like me, a single visitor to Turin (I was here for a week).

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Great place!!!

Guest: Vanna (Phoenix, Arizona)
Date of Stay: 09/22/10 Review Submitted: 12/20/10

I loved this charming, cozy place in Turin! Great location (5 minutes from Porta Nuova and historic downtown on the metro or bus, both basically right outside the door), nicely decorated (warm and inviting, house well stocked with anything you could need!), and Adriano is fantastic. He has a great garage and was very generous in letting me leave some stuff there while I was in other cities. Also, picked me up and dropped me off (with a tone of stuff) at the airport. Also, the use of his bike is a wonderful bonus, particularly if you come in fall or spring. Adriano also has a lot of great resources he makes available to his guests, and he just got his huge glass doors to the balcony (and winder) replaced which together with central heating keeps place really worm in the winter! So yes, would highly recommend for fall, winter or spring! Since I stayed quite a while, the only thing that would have made this fantastic place even better would have been a washing machine! But there is a dry cleaner near by and an excellent (though expensive) laundromat not so far way.

Owner response:Thanks Vanna, you were an excellent host and now you are also very kind in your comment. Best wishes for happy holidays!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.