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Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 20, 50123 Florence
Florence, Italy
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| Hotel Universo is a newly renovated (2008) 3-star Florence city centre hotel located within minutes walk of major points of interest, including world-renowned museums, important conference and exhibition centres, exclusive shopping (Via Tornabuoni) and great local restaurants. Guests of this central Florence hotel are only a short walk from the Duomo (Cathedral) and Piazza Repubblica, and within 200 metres of the city's main train station (Santa Maria Novella), making it easy to reach. Other major attractions, including Palazzo Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio, can be reached on foot in 10-15 minutes. The 15th-century building which houses the hotel features a lift and is fully air conditioned for guest comfort. An Internet corner is available, and 24-hour front desk services include museum and restaurant bookings. |
| Business Center, Room Service, High-speed Internet, Parking, Pets Allowed, Airport shuttle, Handicap Accessible, Concierge, Tour Desk, Massage / Beauty Centre, Elevator / Lift, 24 Hour Reception, Air Conditioned, Non-Smoking Rooms, Free Breakfast, Currency Exchange, Multilingual Staff, Safe-Deposit Box, Cable / Satellite TV, Wake-up Service, Hair Dryer, TV, Laundry service |
Description:
The Universo Hotel is a 15th century building completely refurbished during 2007 and 2008 and offers 41 nice rooms that are all different with some having a splendid view over the square and church. The hotel is located in the heart of Florence in Piazza Santa Maria Novella; just 3 minutes walking distance from the main rail station and a few steps away from the most important attractions including museums; shopping streets; business and congress centre and the exhibition centre. All rooms have bathroom with shower; hairdryer; Satellite television; telephone; air conditioning; heating and a desk. The hotel does not have a private car park however it works with some garages that offer guests a valet service at the daily rate of 32EUR per car. Additional Information; Children age 2 and under stay free in the room with parents and in existing bedding. Children age 3-10 receive a 50pct reduction. Children over this age will be considered an adult. The hotel reserves the right to without prior notification cancel any reservation with an invalid or incomplete credit card number.
Overview:
The Universo Hotel is a 15th century building completely refurbished during 2007 and 2008 and offers 41 nice rooms that are all different with some having
Rooms:
Single Classic Room-The room has a size of 11sqm and is equipped with a single bed 90x200. The comfortable and bright room is fitted with bathroom with shower; hairdryer; Satellite television; telephone; air conditioning; heating and a desk. All rooms have bathroom with show
Double Classic Room-The room has a size of 14sqm and is equipped with a queen bed 160x200. The comfortable and bright room is fitted with bathroom with shower; hairdryer; Satellite television; telephone; air conditioning; heating and a desk. All rooms have bathroom with show
Double View Room-The room has a size of 15sqm and is equipped with a queen bed 160x200. The comfortable and bright room is fitted with bathroom with shower; hairdryer; Satellite television; telephone; air conditioning; heating and a desk. The room has nice views to the Sa
Triple Classic Room-The room has a size of 22sqm and is equipped with a queen 160x200 and a single bed 80x200. The comfortable and bright room is fitted with bathroom with shower; hairdryer; Satellite television; telephone; air conditioning; heating and a desk. All rooms hav
Triple View Room-The room has a size of 22sqm and is equipped with a queen bed 160x200 and a single bed 80x200. The comfortable and bright room is fitted with bathroom with shower; hairdryer; Satellite television; telephone; air conditioning; heating and a desk. The room
Check-in:
2:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM
Cancellation Policy:
Cancel 2 Hour Before Arrival. Cancellation penalty is 1 nights including tax. Cxl by noon 2 days prior to arr or pay 1 night stay inc tax. No show is 1 night stay inc tax
Transportation:
Name: Peretola Directions: Exit the airport and follow the signs to Florence center. At the Santa Maria Novella railway station continue straight on and then turn into Via Santa Caterina da Siena. At the traffic lights turn left to follow Via della Scala. The first square is Piazza Santa Maria Novella; the hotel is located on the right hand side of the square looking at the front of the Church. Or you can take a bus from the airport to Santa Maria Novella Name: Galilei (San Giusto) Directions: Please contact the hotel for directions
Facilities:
Air Conditioned, Breakfast Buffet, Car Rental Desk, Concierge Desk, City Center, 24 Hour Front Desk, Elevators, Hairdryers Available, Maid Service, Massage, Parking, Private Bathroom, Safe, Toilet, Television with Cable, Satellite TV, Laundry/Valet Services, Wake-up Service
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| From: SB, Spain |
| Date of Stay: October, 2008 |
| This was my first visit to Florence and the experience I had has left me wanting to go there again! The Hotel was superb, albeit our room window looked into an inner courtyard and other room windows. this apart, I would recommend this hotel for anyone wanting to visit Florence. The location is superb, easily reached from the station and with most interesting places within walking distance. |
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| From: Helen Tubb, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: September, 2008 |
| The location was great, the room was lovely, however as we were located at the front of the hotel the noise that came from people walking in the square early hours of the morning ment that we only had about 4 hours sleep (and am a deep sleeper!). This is a real shame as everything else was wonderful. I wouldn't stay here again because of the noise if it hadn't have been for that then I would have used this hotal again. |
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| From: SW, USA |
| Date of Stay: September, 2008 |
| The hotel was nice, but finding the hotel was painful. Their was one gentleman that worked the front counter that was really good and very helpful. Unfortunately he was only there twice during our stay when we needed assistance. The other times there was a very snooty lady who was very incompetent and rude. Could be a language barrier, but you can still be nice about it. The room was strangely decorated, but large enough. Although the shower in the bathroom was tiny. I am a fairly skinny person and I could not move in the shower. If you weigh over 135 or are taller than 5'9" do not book this hotel. The location was good. Right by the train station which made it easy to get in and out of the city. Also make sure you get to breakfast early if you want the meat, cheese, and rolls because they go fast and they do not replenish. In the end I would recommend this hotel to skinny people who want to be close to the train station. |
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| From: KI, Japan |
| Date of Stay: September, 2008 |
| The shower was hard to use. |
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| From: HW, Hong Kong |
| Date of Stay: August, 2008 |
| The hotel is near to the train station, but the direction indicated in the webpage is not clear. You need to ask somebody to find out. The room is little bit dark and it needs more lightning. In general, the site is convenient but quiet and the service provided in the hotel is good. |
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| From: JM, Spain |
| Date of Stay: August, 2008 |
| El hotel está bien situado, desde el se llega andando a los principales puntos de interés de la ciudad. El personal de recepción es agradable. Reformado recientemente, las habitaciones están decoradas de forma moderna, pero están poco iluminadas. |
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