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Currently headed up by Palme d'Or winner Nanni Moretti, the fest-
ival takes place in November.
Sleeping
Hotel Residence
Torino Centro
( 011 433 82 23;
www.hoteltorinocentro.it
; Corso Inghilterra 33; d/tr €84/105; )
The best
player in the field by a good stretch is this chic, upgraded convent right behind the Porta
Susa train station. Smart modern furnishings combine with old mosaic floors in huge
rooms with the mod cons. Service is professional and efficient and there's a funky coffee
bar (Coffee Lab Inghiliterra) downstairs in which to enjoy a complimentary breakfast.
Best bargain in Turin!
HOTEL
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Hotel Urbani
HOTEL
€
( 011 669 90 47;
www.hotelurbani.it
; Via Saluzzo 7; s/d €56/76; )
More urban than urbane,
the Urbani is a two-minute suitcase drag from the main Porta Nuova train station and is
clean, efficient and economical for a three star, even if its compact, business-like rooms
pull few surprises. Breakfasts are hearty and staff never miss a
buongiorno
. Wi-fi costs
€4 a day extra.
Hotel Dogana Vecchia
HOTEL
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( 011 436 67 52;
www.hoteldoganavecchia.com
; Via Corte d'Appello 4; s/d €80/95; )
Mozart,
Verdi and Napoleon are among those who have stayed at this historic three-star inn.
Renovations have fortunately preserved its old-world charm, and its location in the Quad-
rilatero Romano is hard to beat.
Hotel Due Mondi
( 011 650 50 84;
www.hotelduemondi.it
;
Via Saluzzo 3; s/d €55/69; )
A close-to-the-sta-
tion bargain, the Due Mondi equips its small rooms with bright, laminated floors, com-
fortable furnishings and ingenious shower-sauna cubicles. Most rooms have wi-fi, there's
a cosy sitting area downstairs, and a classy restaurant next door lures you in with tasty-
HOTEL
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