Hotel warning to travelers - Florence

In Rick Steves' Italy 2014, on page 553, the Hotel Europa is listed as a lower priced hotel with views of the Duomo. All of this is true, it is a great place to stay for the budget-minded. However, beware there is another Hotel Europa nearby. The other Hotel Europa is about 30 minutes outside of Florence, and it is more accurately called Hotel Europa Signa. Their logo and much of their literature says Hotel Europa Florence so it is very misleading. I booked four nights online and noticed that it was NONREFUNDABLE, but I had no reason to change plans so I proceeded with the reservation. The next day I walked from the Santa Maria Novella train station to the REAL Hotel Europa only to learn I was actually booked at the hotel in Signa. At that point I told myself that I had made a mistake and I would have to live with it and just take the train back and forth every day. The train ride to Signa is only 2.5 euros one-way. I am sure Signa is a very nice community, and the Hotel Europa Signa is actually a nice hotel, however if you want to be near the wonder that is Florence this is the wrong place for you. After a few minutes in Signa I decided it was too rural as my time in florence was short. I explained to the man at the front desk that I had made an error, and asked if I could obtain a refund for three days. He explained that my reservation was nonrefundable. I expected his response, and had already planned to abandon my reservation and simply 'eat' three days of hotel fees. The next morning, to the shock of the nice lady at the reception desk, I checked out and paid the government hotel tax of 1.5 additional euros (salt applied directly to wound). Rick's information is accurate, just please make sure you book the Hotel Europa you want.