In the heart of Turin, the Hotel Roma e Rocca Cavour occupies a historic mid-19th century building overlooking Piazza Carlo Felice and extending to Piazza Pietro Paleocapa.
It began as a small inn with four rooms on the first floor, originally named “Locanda alla Rocca di Cavour.” It was 1854, between the First and Second Wars of Independence, when Mr. Giacomo Garrone rented the premises for 2,000 Lire per year. Much has changed since then, but the management has always remained within the same family.
In 1870, following the Capture of Rome, the hotel changed its name to “Roma e Rocca Cavour,” and in 1911, in preparation for the Universal
Exhibition, it became a Grand Hotel— the first in Turin to feature an elevator, symbolizing modernity and innovation. Over the years, it has hosted many illustrious guests, including the Cairoli brothers, Achille Ratti (the future Pope Pius XI), Guido Gozzano, and Cesare Pavese, who stayed there in 1950. The hotel has borne witness to numerous important historical events.
During World War II, the building was damaged by aerial bombings. On December 8, 1942, incendiary bombs struck the structure, damaging the café at the corner of Piazza Carlo Felice and Piazza Paleocapa. Fortunately, the damage was limited, and repairs were completed by the summer of 1944.
Today, Hotel Roma e Rocca Cavour blends the elegance of the past with modern comforts, offering guests a unique experience in the heart of Turin, where history, tradition, and hospitality come together to create a charming and comfortable atmosphere.
