Hotel Aurora

Eigentlich ein wunderbarer Ort, wenn…
Die Lokalität, das Haus müsste mal einer generellen Renovation unterzogen werden!
Preis-​Leistungsverhältnis stimmt nicht!
Lobster sehr, sehr klein, viel zu lange gekocht, hausgemachte Spaghetti dick, gummig und kalt!
Fazit: auf der Terrasse Buer trinken, Aussicht geniessen — e basta!

Let me say upfront, once upon a time this was a magnificant property, but like the reviews say here and other places on the internet, could use some revamping. Its regal around the edges, the location above Florence gives birth to the best sunsets over the Duomo and Arno, and the town of Fiesole is a gem. Its definitely 5 stars for location because Florence being a popular touristy, medieval town, one really appreciates the ability to retreat to this quiet village. Getting to and from town is easy with private car and taxi (we did both b/​c Florence was just too busy with buses, cars, motorcycles and pedestrians). Lots of great bistros, restaurants and bars up here too. Our main interest to come here was to go museum trolling in Florence… the best in the world. I enjoyed it more than the Louvre… but thats because the Renaissance is my favorite topic in history… The staff was sweet, the breakfast O-​K…, but yeah, the views and quietness was worth it.
PS: if you want to sleep with the shutters open (cuz the weather was gorgeous), bring mosquito repellant… they were relentless!
Free wi-​fi a plus!