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Hotel UniversoPiazza Santa Maria Novella 20, Santa Maria Novella, 50123 Florence (Show map) Good, Score from 419 reviews“The rooms were big, comfortable and very Italian 'chic'. Hotel staff, in particular Tony on the desk were wonderful, friendly and really made your stay.”
Allison,
Chisholm
Overlooking the Basilica of Santa Maria Novellas, Hotel Universo is set in a quiet square in central Florence. It offers colorful design rooms with air conditioning and a buffet breakfast. The Universo is just 1000 ft from Santa Maria Novella Train Station and a 5 minute walk from Florence Cathedral. The surrounding area is packed with interesting monuments, stores and restaurants. Rooms come with a TV and private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries. Some have a view of the square. The front desk is open 24-hours a day and staff provide useful local knowledge. Hotel Rooms: 42
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Total Hotel Score:7.9
Based on 419 reviews Guest reviews are written by our customers after their stay at Hotel Universo. |
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Joanne
Mawson Lakes,
Australia
5
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Hotel Universo is located just across smn train station and was very easy to get to. It is also well-located in terms of walking to other landmarks. The staff were very friendly and greeted us each time we came back to the hotel. We had a room with a balcony with a lovely view of the piazza. It was very spacious and colourful. Because we had to climb a flight of steps from the elevator to our room, the receptionist organised for a porter to take our bags up to the room, which was very much appreciated. We would recommend this hotel, and would stay here again.
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10 |
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Anonymous
Thailand
5
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Just location. Not enough light at night.
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6.3 |
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Anonymous
China
5
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Its close location to the smn station was a plus if you are travelling into the city by train and if you would like to go to the outlets like Space and The Mall. Breakfast was simple but decent. The dim lighting and small tv with limited English channels did bother us a little. The bath area in the toilet was created using 2 foldable panels and was quite small. We met 3 different reception staff during our stay and the guy was the most friendly and helpful. We would only recommend the hotel because of its good location and cleanliness.
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6.7 |
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Anonymous
Canada
5
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Very convenient location Nice breakfast Our room was very dark at night, there is not enough light to read by or for a woman to apply makeup. The computer that was there for the convenience of the guests never worked for the 4 nights we were there. It was inconvenient. .
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6.5 |
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Amanda
Coventry,
United Kingdom
5
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Hotel close to station so easy access, in a lovely square overlooking church. Staff very friendly, triple room was very clean and spacious overlooking the square. Breakfast was good, no complaints would definately stay again.
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10 |
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Richard
New York,
United States of America
5
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Perfect Location and extremely pleasant and helpful staff. Traveling with 2 friends, one of them did not have a good experience. She found her room left unlocked by the cleaning staff, and when this information was relayed to the front desk it did not seem to be taken with any seriousness. Even after this was reported to the front desk, it happened repeatedly. In addition, her bathroom did not have a shelf in the shower and it was very inconvenient. I do not think she has a great opinion of the Hotel Universo and I doubt if she would return. In addition, I am accustomed to having a safe in the room. This was not an issue as we used the hotel safe, but I would have prefered to have a safe in the room. I do not like to carry my passport with me and prefer that it is secured at the hotel.
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8.3 |
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Anonymous
Australia
5
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Great location, friendly staffs and value for money
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10 |
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Amanda
Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
5
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Location was perfect - close to railway station and square.
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8.8 |
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Allison
Chisholm,
Australia
5
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The rooms were big, comfortable and very Italian 'chic'. Hotel staff, in particular Tony on the desk were wonderful, friendly and really made your stay.
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10 |
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Karlis
Riga,
Latvia
5
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If you are with car, be ready to pay extra (30-40 eur) for parking services as the hotel is in the very center and parking is a big issue
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7.1 |
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Anonymous
Ireland
5
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Staff were very acomodating and friendly
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8.8 |
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Terri
WILMINGTON,
United States of America
5
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The staff are extremely helpful and go out of their way to assist in any way. The room is adequate. Our favorite part is that the window opened over the square and we could enjoy the vibrancy of the square from our room. The location is excellent being only a few meters from the train station and also in walking distance to several other piazzas. The lift is adequate and the breakfast was very good and extensive.
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10 |
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Anthony
Corfu,
Greece
5
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Location....... Small dark room
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7.5 |
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Anonymous
United Kingdom
5
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The location was great and the superior room with a view was very spacious. The room overlooked the Piazza Santa Maria Novella and was within walking distance to all main attractions. Very clean and modern rooms.
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8.8 |
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Patricia
Chelmsford,
United Kingdom
5
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Room decoration-colours too bright
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7.9 |
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Alan
Port Elizabeth,
South Africa
5
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Front desk very helpful Bathroom flooded with use. Colours in the room were horrible.
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6.3 |
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Malcolm
Jindalee,
Australia
5
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Location, close to station and areas of interest, modern, not to many stairs
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7.5 |
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Anonymous
South Africa
5
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Excellent and friendly service by Tony & hotel staff, good breakfast, situation & museum reservations made for us. Will definitely return to the Hotel Universo, when visiting Firenzi
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10 |
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Anonymous
Australia
5
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Comfortable and clean The strange door that opened up to a dark room filled with rock?!
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6.3 |
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Maria
Nicosia,
Cyprus
5
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Very nice position.
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8.5 |
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Anonymous
Singapore
5
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The location is just 5 mins walk from the train station, and easily walkable to many parts in Florence. Air conditioning wasn't working well on the first night, but the staff got it fixed the next day. Small room.
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7.5 |
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Roberto
Arpino,
Italy
5
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Location to train station
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8.8 |
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Sylvia
La Puente,
United States of America
5
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Compliment to the front desk (especially the guy on duty when we checked in, did not get his name), very helpful and quick in responding to our needs. Thanks a lot.
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8.3 |
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Sheuk
Hong Kong,
Hong Kong
5
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Good location, helpful staff, modern design and good size of room.
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8.3 |
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Gabriella
Davie,
United States of America
5
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Excellent location, in the center of Florence, and just a couple of minutes of walk away from the smn Railway Station. Very cold, unfriendly atmosphere and rooms, mine had no view at all. Narrow, dark staircase and hallway, just had this creepy feeling inside the hotel. I would definitely stay somewhere else if I'd go back ti Florence again.
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6.7 |
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