Hotel Aurora

Hotels across the street from train stations can be problematic, but the Aurora in Florence is an exception. The staff is friendly and helpful, breakfast is tasty and plentiful, room was large and well decorated, price was reasonable. Five minute walk to the first of many wonderful piazzas with a church, cafes, etc. A hotel a few blocks closer to the main tourist attractions would have been more convenient -- especially when it rained -- but we like to walk (not with our luggage -- and taxis in Italy are remarkably pricey).

Prós: Modern room and public spaces in a very convenient location across from the main train station. Nice courtyard for breakfast.

Contras: Overall excellent