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Reviews of Hotel Universo - WTB Hotels 3 stars

Piazza Santa Maria Novella 20, Santa Maria Novella, 50123 Florence, Italy

#294 of 380 hotels in Florence

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Review score

Based on 521 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    9.0
    Good stay . Staff clean the room everyday w/ new towels .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was dark but clean .

    Near center , has a tiny elevator . They clean and change towels everyday .

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2024

    7.0
    The staff were helpful especially Ivan. Since there was no elevator he helped us with our luggages.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was in between floors/elevators which was kinda weird. We had to go thru stairs from the elevator.

    Location was very good

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise levels

    Very convenient location and helpful, friendly staff. Special thanks to Lisa at reception who gave us wonderful suggestions of beautiful and different sights to see (like the old pharmacy and the bookshop/cinema in 1930s style) Hotel being at a relatively busy piazza , noise levels are high late into the night...so ear plugs are a must if you want a restful night's sleep.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2024

    9.0
    Definitely a great place to stay in Florence
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a refrigerator in the room Staff was very pleasant!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2024

    9.0
    Good hotel close to train station
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Convenient location & very close to train station. Our room was large & clean & our bed was comfy. We loved this place!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    7.0
    Decent hotel in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was fairly dark in our room and there was a big mold stain on the wall next to the A/C unit. Also, our window looked directly across a tiny courtyard into another hotel room window, so we kept the shutters closed most of the time. This added to the darkness. One strange thing that occurred every morning for half an hour: it sounded like whoever was upstairs was pushing/dragging furniture across the floor. It was incredibly loud and obnoxious.

    The location was great, and most of the front desk staff was very friendly. Our room (403) was basic, clean, and met our needs. We'd like to recognize the maid service for doing an excellent job cleaning up our room every day! Much appreciated! Overall, we were happy and didn't mind the small negatives.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were with lugares and the lift didnt acces our room floor.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2024

    7.0
    We were happy. Room was as expected from photos online.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    In 504 I stubbed my toe on the bathroom floor rise going in and stumbled coming out.

    Simple, clean and convenient. Modern bathroom Close to train station, airport tram and the Duomo. Lots of little restaurants and shops nearby.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the rooms location needed to use a few steps of the stairs. If it was just me it would have been fine but I was travelling with my mom (65y/o) with medium suitcases which made it a bit challenging. I also find the room a bit dark. And one of the lights in the bathroom was busted too.

    Location was very good. 4mins away from the train station. Our room’s view was the piazza de santa maria novella. Front desk was very helpful with luggage storage and printing our train ticket.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air condition is hard to control. Shower room is too small and many water leak to the bathroom. Flush toilet is too noisy.

    Great location. Receptions are nice and supportive.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    8.0
    Great for convenience and a short stay on a budget!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The drain in the shower and sink were very slow - I had to stop the shower so that it wouldn’t overflow. Bathroom is very narrow but I didn’t mind so much. If you are a light sleeper, you might want to bring earplugs as the church bells are charming but loud. This isn’t a problem with the property just a heads up.

    Convenience! Very close to the tram, restaurants and shopping. There is an elevator :) Views to the courtyard of the church are nice. AC was in great working order. Staff is SUPER nice!!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    7.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed not very comfy and pillows

    Location. Price

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel in great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with City View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No catering facilities or bar/cafe in the hotel. Plenty outside in the Piazza but would be nice to have some in the hotel.

    Very convenient location in the bustling Piazza Santa Maria Novella, just a five minute walk from the railway station. Very easy to walk to all the major sites.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2024

    7.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room faced the courtyard so was quite dark and musty. For this reason we wanted to leave the window open but this then let in lots of mosquitoes which ate us alive. The aircon also drips water onto a powerpoint which is slightly concerning. I also wish there was a kettle.

    Great location, comfortable beds, nice staff. Rooms cleaned everyday.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2024

    7.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with City View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor wifi, shower was clogged. Staff was unhelpful regarding the wifi.

    Good location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay if you want to be near to Firenze metro station
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean, great location and service.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    8.0
    A little gem in Piazza Santa Maria Novella
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Perfect location, just in front of piazza Santa Maria Novella. Great spot for having breakfast, dinner or some cocktails by night and scaping the busy streets of Florence. 2 minutes away from the station. Friendly staff and beautiful room.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    7.0
    Very close to station
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very dark in the rooms. No fan in the bathroom, it gets very hot, it you open the window, there is lots of mosquitoes.

    Very close to the station. Clean rooms.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small slow lift

    Location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    7.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with City View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Perfect location - heart of the city and close to transport links.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    8.0
    Easy walk to everything and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom small. Bed a little bit firm.

    Great location close to train station and tram from airport. Outlook over the square.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Fantastic location - 5 min walk to train station, less than 15 min walk to David and restaurant / cafe as soon as you walk out the door. Friendly and helpful staff. Basic rooms but all you need. Comfortable and great aircon.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location. Lovely facilities and tidy rooms. Staff at reception desk lovely each time we entered/ exited the building.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    9.0
    Great stay! Love hotel universo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The room was nice, and the staff were friendly. The location is amazing—close to everything with restaurants right at the entrance. Bonus point close to the train station I loved it!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    9.0
    If u need reliable internet, I would avoid
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi connection in the room was terrible!!! Had to return the key pass to reception each time we left the room as it was one of their rules. There is no good lighting, it’s dark.

    So close to the train station and restaurants. The room was comfortable. The staff were friendly. It had a lift and vending machine.

    Stayed in August 2024

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