Best Western Hotel Luxor

Rooms and decor

Rooms are done in a clean, tidy Italian classic style with air conditioning, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and the basic amenities covered. The one caveat reviewers raise is consistency: some note that certain room types come in smaller than the website photos suggest, or that the amenities differ a little depending on which room you booked. It is worth flagging what you want at check-in to land the best available. Beyond that, most guests are happy with the rooms for what they pay.

Food and amenities

Breakfast is a typical European spread that one review summed up as "sufficient, typical European, very good" — fine for starting a day of sightseeing rather than a reason to book in itself. There's a lobby bar for an evening drink, and the 24-hour front desk is the real highlight: reviewers repeatedly call the staff "exceptionally friendly and anxious to please", and they are good for sightseeing and restaurant tips. That service is the most distinctive thing about the place.

Location and getting there

The hotel sits in what TripAdvisor describes as one of the most exclusive districts of Turin — near Via Roma, the main shopping street, and the River Po, a popular spot for an evening stroll on a fine day. You can walk to Piazza San Carlo, Piazza Castello and Palazzo Reale in 10 to 15 minutes, with Museo Egizio about 12 minutes off and Piazza Vittorio Veneto an easy walk. Porta Nuova is around 800 metres, a 10-minute walk — not the closest on this list, but still manageable — and there's an M1 metro station nearby for days you would rather not walk.

Things to know before booking

Two honest caveats. First, rooms vary: several reviews say the size or amenities did not always match the online photos, so set expectations and ask at check-in. Second, the 800-metre walk from Porta Nuova makes this less convenient than the station-adjacent options for rail travellers. And breakfast, while good, is standard European rather than special. The overall guest score is 8.3/10, and the hotel ranks #31 of 129 Turin hotels on TripAdvisor.

Our take

Best Western Hotel Luxor is the pick for couples who want an upscale, slightly romantic part of the city — near Via Roma and the River Po rather than the station blocks — in a 4-star that costs less than Principi di Piemonte or Turin Palace, from around $111 a night. Reviewers rate the location 9.0/10 as a couple and single out the staff above all. Trade the extra 10-minute walk to the trains for the nicer neighbourhood and you are getting a fair deal.