Hotel Aurora - Florence

8.8

Old Hotel but very Nice Staff. Air Condition is old so we had to open the window. But it is quite. Breakfast is ok and is so near the railway station so location is wonderful. Staff is warm and quite nice. They can help a lot.

9.1

Excellent value if a little unusual- main part of Hotel on 3rd floor and annex on 4th floor of nearby building. Helpful staff and perfectly adequate room at a bargain price.

5.3

The room is on the other side of the building and can be quite scary in the night with so many people waiting for the buses outside the door. The stairs are very dark in the night and especially if someone left the lift's door opened, you have to walk up in the dark.

8.3

The property is extremely convenient to public transportation and the historical areas of Florence. A major bus stop in front of the hotel entrance caused congestion at times. Rooms are clean and comfortable and the staff was very helpful with maps and directions.

8.5

We stayed in quad room, very spacious and lovely. We were travelling with others and the rooms were right next to each other. Hotel exterior on busy road but doesn't matter at all, inside is very nice and it is so convenient to the train station and all Florence attractions. If you are staying in a deluxe room, book with confidence.

9.9

Petit hotel très chouette. Notre chambre était propre, accueillante et silencieuse. En plus, on a été très contents de la gentillesse du personnel qui font tout pour rendre votre séjour le plus agréable possible (ils nous ont même envoyé par la poste des vêtements qu'on avait oublié dans la chambre). Qualité/prix excellent. Location très pratique en face de la gare centrale. A recommander.

4.6

We went to the Aurora to attend a friend's wedding at a beautiful hotel overlooking Florence. Unfortunately the Aurora did not share the romanticism! Florence is an amazing city and very expensive. The Aurora was fine, but very expensive for the facilities / rooms on offer - although this is probably the same with many hotels in Florence (and I'm sure the Aurora is far better than most), with research I'm sure we could have found better value. The location's excellent for convenience (a genuine 10 minute stroll from the Duomo and right opposite the train station), being opposite the station is, as in most cities, not the nicest place to be at night. Having said that, we didn't experience any problems at all. Staff were great and friendly though - it was just the overall value we were disappointed with. I'd rate it a 2.5* rating, and nearly £400 for a 2-night stay (not helped by the Euro exchange rate) seems fairly steep I'm afraid!

9.9

Excelente atención y amabilidad, especialmente en Recepción. Felicitaciones!!!

9.9

Great hotel, clean and spacious rooms with a huge terrace, great view, the best was the free buffet breakfast very good. it´s secure, located near the train station and a few minutes walking to the center and all tourist sites and the personal was very friendly. 100% recomendable.

8.9

Large room which accommodated a family of four adults comfortably. Nicely decorated.Located adjacent to railway station but not noisy. Free wifi. Easy walking distance to all major attractions. Had an enjoyable stay.

7.4

Reading the views from the site one comment was that the Hotel looked like a dive, this is true, but the comments also added that when you go up and into the Hotel itself it is quiet nice, which is also true. Giovanni and Peitro were very helpful, welcoming and knowledgeable. I would stay there again.

8.9

Close to attractions, walking distance. Next to train station if using Florence as a base for traveling in the area.

3.1

You should know that which building you live in before you book this hotel. For us, we lived the building behind this hotel, it's terrible, and we had to Upgrade our room to the real hotel, and plus double price for this.

8.9

The close proximity to train station and other local sites makes this a great hotel option. Our only complaint was that our "non smoking" room wreaked of the smell of smoke. The staff blamed it on previous guests, but the smell never seemed to subside, even when the windows were left open whenever possible (sometimes it rained or was too cold).

8.9

Very good 3-start hotel with very friendly, English speaking receptionists. The rooms are the way they look om the site, which is very nice and spacious. Breakfast could be better.

9.4

The room was spacious in comparison to most european boutique hotels. The room was clean, the bathroom was great, and the staff was welcoming. They also had free internet right outside our room door, which was definitely a highlight of my stay. The area and the building look a little sketchy on the outside, but it was completely safe, a perfect location, and a very nice hotel once you got in! I would stay there again

9.3

The location of this hotel is just excellent! 35 meters from the central station in Florence, and from there it's close to both trains/buses/taxi, as well as sights and nightlife. We were lucky to be in Florence during the low season, as we got a very nice room at Aurora for a very low price. We paid 60 euro for a double room, which during the rest of the year costs 207 euro. Definately worth 60 euro, and definately not worth 207 euro! The room was huge, as well as the bathroom. Very clean, and silent, no words from the reception or corridor. The area around the central station might be a bit less safe during the night, so one shouldn't run around too much after midnight. The hotel is open 24 hours though, so no problem to get in even if you spend a late night out first.

9.0

Good hotel in the right place with good people. Super if you go to Firenze by train and for a couple of days.

6.9

Ok, let me start off with my reception. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The reception was fine until they told me I would be staying in another building. There were only four rooms that were located in a building around the block from the hotel. I had to get a map and directions to my room! Who does that? I was invited for breakfast, but it was very inconvenient to be in another building, walk 6 minutes to the building of the hotel I thought I was staying at, take the lift and eat. When we arrived at our building which housed their 4 other rooms, my fiance and I had to muster up all of our strength to open a 500 lb. midieval-type door to get in and then ride up a very rickety, not recommended elevator. There was some hair on our comforter, which was rather gross. Other than the aforementioned issues, our stay was rather pleasant.

9.9

Our stay in Hotel Aurora in Florence was outstanding!!! Since we came in the off season we were upgraded to an apartment instead of a standard room with a 30 foot balcony with a view of the city of Florence. The hotel management did not have to do this, and we were blown away by having this accommodation with a rooftop balcony with a kitchen and a view of the city through the glass doors from the kitchen table. The building was around the corner from the main hotel, but it did not matter with such nice accommodation. The breakfast was excellent and plentiful. We can not say enough about our wonderful stay in Florence and we highly recommend this hotel.

9.3

This was my 5th time staying at the Hotel Aurora. It's conveniently located right across the street from the train station and near many popular tourists sights. Hotel staff are very friendly.

8.3

Excellent location.You come out of the hotel and there you see the hotel just across the street.Very helpful staff. Comfortable and pleasant stay.Convenient for sight seeing too.

8.9

standard room really comfortable and quiet, nice and spacious, clean bathroom.

4.4

We did not like that we had to go far away, around the corner to get into our room wich was in another building. The pictures in the web-site was far away from how it really was. The breakfast room was too small, we had to wait to get a free table, and the kitchenstaff could give some more smiles. But the location was ok, nearby the railwaystation and not far from the citysenter. The hotel was ok if you don`t expect too much. We stayed for two nights.

8.3

I selected the Aurora for a one night stay on our return to Florence, from a Tuscan adventure, before continuing our Eurail journey in Europe. Selected based upon proximaty to the train station and price, the Aurora was perfect. The room and breakfast more than adequate, and the location would have been excellant for any long term visit to Florence itself (walking or by buses from in front of the hotel), or the region using regional trains from the station across the street. While I don't know if there were good dining locations adjacent to the property, since we had found a great restaurant near the Ponte Vicchio (during our initial stay at our timeshare related property) which we returned to for our last night in Florence, it is not a long walk from anything in Florence. While there may be equally good, and certainly better more costly hotels in Florence, we'd certainly return to the Aurora for a couple day city visit or use as a regional base!

7.6

The Aurora is a really pleasant hotel; my room was comfortable and clean and I enjoy my stay. However as a single traveller I think more centrally based accommodation would have suited me more.

8.1

Location is good, just opposite to the train station, within 5 mins walk. You can find a small surpermarket, snack bar or laundry shop very easily. As for the room, bathroom and bedsheet are clean. Just the bed cover sheet is look a bit old. Service wise, they are very helpful and cheerful. Willing to answer all question you had. The -ve thing was, a/c system is not control individually. It is not on if the weather is not hot enough and you need to ask them to turn on. I feel ok as i was visited in late Sept. Breakfast room is smalll, you may need to wait if you had big group of people. Overall, its worth to stay in this hotel as compare to the price.

8.4

A very nice hotel 15 min outside of Siena. This hotel has a lot of exciting history, and we were positively surprised of the good standard. Very good food in the hotel resturant.

4.8

The worst thing : the entrance in the level 1 (hotel in 3rd floor): entrance is dirty, really not inviting ! Old-fashion elevator is nice (hopefully it receives regurlarly maintenance!) I booked 2 times a single. Had to pay more as the venere price, in order to stay in the main building ! Room, bath, TV everything very small but OK. (EUR 105/night incl breakfast). Nice curtain decoration at the big window. The first time, the thin bed linen (clean) permitted to see stains on the bed linen below. One week later,(same room)same observation, and in addition, different types of hair(!!) in the bed (also in the shower room). Friendly staff. No noise in the street before 6am. From 6.30am on, noise outside and in the hotel, cause the kitchen is so close from the room 307. (This comment concerns principally the room 307.) Very good location near of the SMN Rail station (just one road to overcross to reach the lateral west entrance). Possible to check out 10 min before train departure. The street is not a nice street at all, but close to the station.

9.9

We stayed in the hotel's annex, a few blocks from the main building. Our spacious accommodations featured a huge bedroom, a roomy bathroom with bidet and excellent shower, a fine kitchen, and a lovely balcony, with spectacular views. Outstanding lodgings at a modest price!

9.9

We stayed in Florence for 2 days. Hotel Aurora was great! The room was very spacious and well-kept. The staff was friendly and helpful. We couldn't have asked for a better location. The hotel itself was right across from the train station and our room was just a block away from that. We had a terrace with a beautiful view which we enjoyed both nights we were there. It was easy to get everywhere from the hotel and we felt very safe and secure. The bed was the most comfortable one we've ever slept on during any of our trips to Europe! We'd definitely recommend staying here.

8.5

Great location right across from the train station. Great staff and decent breakfast.

8.9

Super bien que esta cerca de la estación de trenes.

9.0

I can say that it was great!! It is run by friendly and cooperative people, they had enough information about everything.huuum, computer and internet!! The breakfast was great(home-made bread)!!

7.0

For four people staying in this room, it was very adequate. The only complaint was the noisiness of the AC, but, hey, after two weeks in Tuscany without any AC, this was Heaven. The atmosphere around the hotel is a little interesting, but we didn't feel threatened and it was very accessible to everything.

9.9

We stayed in Florence from sunday until early thursday. The hotel was perfect, very nice that three adults can stay together in one room. The hotel was very quiet, the location close to the station considered. The staff was very helpful and welcoming. The hotel was perfectly situated close to the sights of Florence. We would definitely recommend this hotel to others, and we will definitely stay there again when we (hopefully soon) return to Florence.

8.7

Good Hotel opposite to station proximity to public transport, sightseeing office, the most convenient hotel in Florence.

8.5

Don't be put off by the dodgy looking exterior and building entrance. Upon entering the hotel on the third floor, it is the welcoming, clean and inviting hotel as shown in the pictures on Venere. Exactly opposite the train station so excellent location.

7.6

Room was comfortable and clean

9.4

We were in the dependance/annexe; on the 4th floor of a typical Florentine house, the elevator is just great, should be in a museum! Room no. 401 has a huge terrace with marvellous view over Florence; excellent price/quality relation

6.4

My mom and I and my 2 children stayed in a Quad room for 3 nights in April. The hotel is located on the 3rd floor of a building directly across from the train station. The entrance to the building was directly in front of a bus stop and always crowded with people. Construction was being done in the building and elevator shaft but not on the floor of the hotel. The room and hotel public areas were nicely decorated and clean. It was noisy at night with the windows open as the bus station was directly below us. In addition, the screens had tears in them and my son was bitten multiple times by a mosquito. Overall, it was OK but I don't believe I would choose this hotel again.

6.6

The Aurora is a good budget hotel. Very close to the train station. The hotel is on the third floor of a building. The entry to the building is a little on the shabby side and the elevator and stairs are questionable looking. The hotel itself is clean and the staff is friendly. Breakfast was included and was very good.

7.7

close to the railway station, value for money, recommended

9.7

A very good place to stay that I would recommend to anybody. The breakfast was particularly good. Only one problem : the room was cold, I told it to the reception but they couldn't do anything.

8.5

This Hotel is perfect for seeing Florence, its is a stones throw (30M)from the Train station. We booked a standard room in the Annex but because they were over booked they upgraded us for freee to the Delux room. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. The delux room had everything and is a steal even at the higher price if you want to pay it. We moved to the Annex the next night and its a little smaller and about 150m around the corner (3rd Floor) but again it was very clean and tidy and had everything including mini bar. We ended up stayingall 4 nights after booking only the first night. For 48/Night B&B this was probably the best deal I got in years..

8.3

the best the nearest from city center and railway station, on the standard room it´s necessary to walk by street two minuts until the room. employees agreables and corrects very good acomodation by the price (cheap) if we returned to firenze we repeat in the aurora´s acomodation

9.9

My sister and I really enjoyed our stay at Hotel Aurora, the employees are really very kind and nice people, always ready to help you. The price is great for the kind of service Hotel Aurora offers. The location is just in front of the train station and you can get walking to most of the interest places in Florence. We are recommemding this hotel to all our friends and family.

10

A wonderful place to stay. A bit worried when we saw it was on the third floor (first time we had encounted different hotels on different floors). But very pleased with the whole place. A lift to the reception, very welcoming staff, a lovely big room with decent sized bathroom. A laundrette and small convenience store nearby. Very close to the train station but no noise. Would highly recommend this hotel to anyone. Will definately be staying here when I return.

9.1

Hotel pulito, tutti i mezzi di trasporto vicinissimi: potete raggiungere in bus qualunque angolo di Firenze senza nessun problema. Un po' rumorose le camere che danno sulla strada della stazione, c'è sempre qualcuno che suona il clacson. Per il resto tutto perfetto.

8.3

The hotel is perfect for those who wants to stay next to the Train station and the centre of Florence,for a good price and an excelent service.