Tuesday, January 17, 2012

NH Lingotto Style: Classic Luxury Via Nizza 262 Turin , 10126 Italy

NH Lingotto is situated in the historically-significant former Fiat automobile factory in the beautiful historic city of Turin. The hotel space was totally redesigned by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano and is a striking blend of the contemporary and the historic. The hotel’s first floor connects to a 500-meter long exclusive shopping gallery which features numerous boutiques, cafes and much more, while the top floor houses the extraordinary Pinacoteca Giovanni e Marella Agnelli art gallery.

The hotel features 240 rooms and suites that evoke an up-market loft-like atmosphere with their stylish furniture, cherry wood wall paneling, the original Fiat factory’s floor-to-ceiling windows and stunning views. The hotel’s central Garden of Wonders is a magnificent tropical garden viewable from guest rooms and the hotel’s public areas.

The signature restaurant, Torpedo, offers diners traditional Italian, regional and Mediterranean dishes prepared with a touch of fusion influences by our master chefs. Guests can dine indoors, or outdoors in the verdant surrounds of the Garden of Wonders. The Turtle Bar is the ideal spot to stop for a pre-dinner cocktail or light meal. It’s also the ideal place to start your day enjoying the extensive buffet breakfast looking out over the garden.

Note Bene
On the top floor of the NH Lingotto is the Pinacoteca Giovanni e Marella Agnelli gallery space. This striking contemporary space was created by internationally-famous architect Renzo Piano and its design makes stunning use of its former life as part of the historic Fiat industrial complex. The gallery houses a permanent exhibition of 25 masterpieces.
Fine Dining on Site
The Torpedo restaurant is the place for discerning diners wanting the ultimate in fine contemporary Italian cuisine.
Fitness Center
The hotel’s fitness center is fully equipped with weight-training and cardio machines as well as housing a sauna and steam bath. Massage services are also available.
Child Programs
Up to 2 children less than 12 years charged maximum 50percent (per person) when sharing with adults and free in off season. Cot free of charge - in rooms with enough space (not applicable where children pay 1/2 board at discounted rates). Baby cots will fit in any room type.
Pets Allowed
Small dogs are allowed
Jogging & Running
The rooftop features a 1,030-meter running track that was formerly a Fiat car-testing track. The track offers joggers the most magnificent views of the city of Turin.
Recommended Rooms
The hotel’s Deluxe Rooms offer guests additional room to move with their spacious 44 square meters. The tastefully decorated rooms feature a sophisticated design aesthetic and offer the perfect balance of space and light. Deluxe Rooms come with a separate sitting area and additional work desk, perfect for business travelers. The expansive windows afford glorious views out over the city of Turin or the nearby mountain range.
Hotel Address:

NH Lingotto
Via Nizza 262
Turin , 10126
Italy


Location Summary
The hotel is located within the new Lingotto Exhibition and Congress Centre, an ingenious renovation of the previous Fiat factory. It is designed and decorated with distinctive Italian flair by the famous architect Renzo Piano. A perfect synthesis of history, art and culture, each detail is dedicated to the future.

Directions to Hotel
The Primary airport - Caselle Airport Turin (TRN) - 30 minutes Secondary airport - Malpensa Airport Milan (MXP) - 75 minutes From all motorways or main roads - get into the 'tangenziale' (outer ring), direction Tangenziale Sud - Torino Sud / Stupinigi. Exit after this, enter Corso Unione Sovietica and follow Lingotto signs. From town centre - from main railway station (Stazione Porta Nuova) take the one-way only, Via Nizza (just on left of the station) and follow signs for Lingotto for about four kilometres. From airport - From North direction (i.e. Milan, Turin Caselle Airport) follow the signs for SAVONA/PIACENZA. Continue straight for about 30km and then exit when signs for CORSO UNITA' D'ITALIA are shown. You will drive the CORSO for about 1 1/2 km and turn on left hand side where sign for Lingotto is signposted. Please only follow the direction for Lingotto which will lead you directly to Via Nizza, where the hotel is located. *** From train station - From main railway station (Stazione Porta Nuova) and city centre take the one-way only, Via Nizza (just on left of the station) and follow signs for Lingotto for about four kilometres. From the railway station you can either take a taxi or buses n 1 and n 35. By car - From South direction (i.e. Genova or Piacenza/Alessandria) follow signs for Turin Sout. After passing the second toll pay follow directions for CORSO UNITA' D'ITALIA. You will drive the CORSO for about 1 1/2 km and turn on left hand side where sign for Lingotto is located. Please only follow the direction for Lingotto which will lead you directly to Via Nizza, where the hotel is locate