Kursaal & Ausonia Hotel Florence

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3 stars Florence, 50123 IT

Reviewer score: 4.4 out of 5 - 5 customer reviews

Overview

Hotel Kursaal & Ausonia is superbly located in the heart of Firenze: it is only a 10 min walk from the Cathedral and from the railway station and is close to all monument and museums. This welcoming hotel was completely renovated in January 2007 in order to offer a warm and elegant atmosphere. Our motto is: modernity in the classical tradition of Tuscany. The public areas are on the third floor and the characterised by a modern but at the same time classical design. The breakfast room, where a tasty buffet breakfast is served in the morning, is absolutely cosy and unique. The bar lounge together with the common room, with its sofas, books, newspapaers, Tv and internet access are the ideal places to stop and relax. The hotel offers 2 types of rooms based on the size: Standard and Superior. Some of the Superior also have a comfortable living room, some look out on the Cathedral, other on the roofs of Florence and some others have private balconies. The atmosphere is warm and cosy with pieces of ancient furniture together with modern details. Bathrooms follow the same logic: spacious, functional and comfortable. Two of the superior rooms have bathtubs. How to reach the hotel: By train From Santa Maria Novella train station you can reach Hotel Kursaal & Ausonia by taxi or on foot. Leave the station from the side where platform 16 is located and turn right on the sidewalk and then left on Via Nazionale: our hotel is located at number 24 (black), on the right after Via Guelfa. It is about a 10 minute walk from the station. By car From the Firenze Nord exit follow the signs for the city center (centro). When you get to Fortezza da Basso, take Viale Spartaco Lavagnini and turn right at the first traffic light on Via Santa Caterina d'Alessandria. After the square with trees (Piazza Indipendenza), Via Nazionale starts, our hotel is on the left at number 24 (black). From the Firenze Sud exit follow the signs for the center. Once you get to Piazza della Libertà take Via Lorenzo Il Magnifico: at the first traffic light turn left on Via Poliziano and continue until you get to Via Santa Caterina d'Alessandria. After the square with trees (Piazza Indipendenza), Via Nazionale starts, our hotel is on the left at number 24 (black).

Room(s)

Standard Single Room
The hotel offers 2 types of rooms based on the size: Standard and Superior. Some of the Superior also have a comfortable living room, some look out on the Cathedral, other on the roofs of Florence and some others have private balconies. The atmosphere is warm and cosy with pieces of ancient furniture together with modern details. Bathrooms follow the same logic: spacious, functional and comfortable. Two of the superior rooms have bathtubs.
Standard Double Room
The hotel offers 2 types of rooms based on the size: Standard and Superior. Some of the Superior also have a comfortable living room, some look out on the Cathedral, other on the roofs of Florence and some others have private balconies. The atmosphere is warm and cosy with pieces of ancient furniture together with modern details. Bathrooms follow the same logic: spacious, functional and comfortable. Two of the superior rooms have bathtubs.

Ratings and reviews

Reviewer score 4.4 out of 5
5 customer reviews About the scores
Amenities:
3.4
Maintenance:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.6
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.4
Value:
3.8
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Map & Area info

Via Nazionale 24, Florence, 50123 IT
Area served
Firenze, Via nazionale, 24 City center Italy
Nearby airports
International Airport: amerigo vespucci (firenze) Closest Public Transport: Santa Maria Novella railway station; Autostradale-bus station; Florence Airport shuttle station; Pisa Airport shuttle station.
Description
City center. 10 min walk from: - the railway station; - Accdemia Gallery; - Santa M.Novella; - San Lorenzo Market; - Fair and congress center; - Fortezza da Basso and 20 min walk from the most important monuments and museums. By car From the Firenze Nord exit follow for the city center (centro). When you get to Fortezza da Basso, take Viale Spartaco Lavagnini and turn right at the first traffic light on Via Santa Caterina d'Alessandria. After the square with trees (Piazza Indipendenza), Via Nazionale starts, our hotel is on the left at number 24 (black). From the Firenze Sud exit follow for the city center. Once you get to Piazza della Libertà take Via Lorenzo Il Magnifico: at the first traffic light turn left on Via Poliziano and continue until you get to Via Santa Caterina d'Alessandria. After the square with trees (Piazza Indipendenza), Via Nazionale starts, our hotel is on the left at number 24 (black).
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Amenities

Amenities

  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Wireless Internet
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Room Service
  • Pets Allowed
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Reviews

Ratings and reviews

Reviewer score 4.4 out of 5
5 customer reviews About the scores
Amenities:
3.4
Maintenance:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.6
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.4
Value:
3.8

Most recent customer reviews

Score: 5 out of 5
Bigger & better than expected, with bath

1st time in Europe, 28 Oct 2009

Much nicer than we expected, as it was large, had a private bathroom (definitely a plus compared to other places we stayed), was kept clean, had big comfortable beds, had an in-room safe, offered a

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Score: 4 out of 5
Great location at affordable price

prims79, 21 Oct 2009

The hotel staff was extremely polite and helpful. The location was perfect since it was close to all the tourist sights and train station. The breakfast buffet was okay - with not much selection.

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Score: 4 out of 5
Florence 23 September-29 September 2009

Torc, 30 Sep 2009

Typical size for a mid-budget Italian hotel. Traveling with my father, we stayed at six hotels in five Italian cities on this trip, all in roughly the same price range. At first they had us

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Florence has a small city center, so even the long walk to the train station and bus depot isn't too bad. There is an internet point across the street that was convenient but still cost a lot of euros. Be aware that the laundromat a block away charges 7 euros a load.

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A few public internet stores are a block away. Their rates were €1.50 per hour vs. €1 per 15 minutes at the hotel.

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The hotel is #24 in blue. Not red, which is a gelato stand.

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Thu, 24 Dec 2009 - Fri, 25 Dec 2009
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Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1030

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers