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Piazza Santa Maria Novella 20, Florence, Italy, 50123

Hotel Universo - Wtb Hotels - A Pop Art-inspired boutique hotel overlooking Santa Maria Novella Square with themed floors and contemporary design

Located steps from the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, this distinctive Florence hotel features 44 rooms across four uniquely themed floors - Optical, Pop, Baroque, and Floreal. Hotel Universo's accommodations include Classic Rooms overlooking traditional Florentine courtyards, Superior Rooms with views of Piazza Santa Maria Novella, and recently renovated Deluxe Rooms featuring modern minimalist design with lofts and rustic ceilings. Each room comes equipped with free Wi-Fi, LCD satellite TV, minibar, and air conditioning. The Wtb Hotels property maintains a 24-hour front desk with concierge service and offers a daily complimentary breakfast buffet in its contemporary gray, white, and yellow dining area. A Mac computer station is available in the lobby for guest use. The hotel sits 5 minutes from Santa Maria Novella station and within 0.5 miles of major attractions including Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Strozzi, and the Mercato Centrale.

Hotel Universo - Wtb Hotels: Pros

- Each floor features distinct artistic themes inspired by 70s pop culture and contemporary design - Central location allows walking access to major museums and historic sites - 24-hour concierge provides local recommendations and assistance - Bright, modernized rooms with courtyard or plaza views

Hotel Universo - Wtb Hotels: Cons

- Limited common areas beyond lobby and breakfast room - 6 miles distance from Peretola Airport

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Classic Double Room
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185 sq. feet 
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Single Room
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1 person
120 sq. feet 
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220 sq. feet 
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Getting around

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City Center
Florence700 ft
Airports
Peretola (FLR) 4.1 mi
Galileo Galilei (PSA) 50.1 mi
Train
Florence Santa Maria Novella Railway Station1400 ft
Bus
Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

Enjoy premium amenities for a relaxing stay with your pet

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Baggage storage
  • Elevator
  • Multilingual staff

Guest Parking

  • Refrigerator

Services

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Newspaper service
  • Computer connection

Dining

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Free breakfast
  • Buffet breakfast

Business

  • Business center

Children

  • Cribs

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • In-room air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Balcony

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Refrigerator

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable/ Satellite television
  • Telephone
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Location

Piazza Santa Maria Novella 20, Florence, Italy, 50123
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Piazza Santa Maria Novella 20, Florence, Italy, 50123
Nearby
Square
Piazza del Duomo
2000 ft
Landmark
Campanile di Giotto
2000 ft
Church
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
600 ft
Museums
Strozzi Palace
1400 ft
Church
Battistero di San Giovanni
1800 ft
Square
Piazza della Repubblica
1900 ft
Museums
Medici Chapel
1500 ft
Church
Ognissanti Church
1900 ft
Restaurants
Bar Cinquanta Rosso
600 ft
Via Panzani 50
Banki Ramen
400 ft
Via Dei Banchi 14 Rosso
Caffettiera Moka Arra
400 ft
Via dei Banchi
Vini E Delizie
400 ft
Via Dei Banchi 45/R
Impressione Chongqing
800 ft
34r Via Sant'Antonino
L'Angolo del Gelato
600 ft
Via della Scala 2/R Piazza S. M. Novella
Antica Focacceria San Francesco
500 ft
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella Stazione Santa Maria Novella
Caffetteria Ottaviani
800 ft
Piazza Degli Ottaviani 10 R Piazza Degli Ottaviani
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