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Grand Hotel Minerva

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near Historic Centre of Florence

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Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
View from property
Reception
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 16, Florence, FI, 50123
  • Historic Centre of Florence
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite

Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Romantic Room

Romantic Room

  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Duplex, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, City View (111)

Deluxe Duplex, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, City View (111)

  • 80 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Sofa Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Business Single Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Double Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Interconnecting Double and Triple Rooms

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Suite (Open Space 103)

Suite (Open Space 103)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Junior Suite, Terrace (106)

Junior Suite, Terrace (106)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium Executive

Premium Executive

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Romantic Suite (428)

Romantic Suite (428)

  • 55 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Double Room, City View

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Double Room Single Use

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, City View | Living area

Junior Suite, City View

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Duplex, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, City View (113)

Deluxe Duplex, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, City View (113)

  • 70 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Premium Comfort

Premium Comfort

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Suite (Decorated 104) | Living room

Suite (Decorated 104)

  • 65 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, City View

Deluxe Double Room, City View

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Florence

Santa Maria Novella stay.A stay at this Santa Maria Novella hotel places you steps from Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and a 5-minute walk from Historic Centre of Florence. Pitti Palace and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 1 min walk
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 1 min walk
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 9 min walk
  • Ponte Vecchio - 10 min walk
  • Uffizi Gallery - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vyta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shake Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Banki Ramen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fiddler's Elbow - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Croce di Malta - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Minerva

4-star boutique hotel near Historic Centre of Florence
Grand Hotel Minerva offers its guests a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and 5 meeting rooms. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the boutique Grand Hotel Minerva. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Florence hotel is smoke free.

  • 97 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1869
  • Deli
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Grand Hotel Minerva offers 97 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (EUR 45 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10:30 AM: EUR 19-25 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 29
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 45
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Down comforter
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • In-room massage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 19 to 25 per person
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 45 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT048017A1FPVVKJUK

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

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Grand Hotel Minerva Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 799 out of 984 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 984 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 984 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 984 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 984 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Castle Pines

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, close to attractions and train
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

aman

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful hotel with a wonderful staff. Very friendly and helpful in every way. Our room was immaculate and spacious, worth every penny, though there were quite a few of those pennies! The breakfast is incredible as were the attendants. The location is great, a little quieter and away from the center, but close enough to walk everywhere. Easy access to the train. We will be staying here again and I travel with a small child who was made very welcome. Thank you, GH Minerva.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

maha, dawsonville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Great location and wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David, Jackson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Giulia at the front desk was very helpful upon check-in and also the next day. She is a valued employee and you should consider giving her a raise. Your hotel is better off with her their.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mianju

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At the center of old town, close to all the major attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY, WOODINVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is one of the coolest locations in Europe, and right next to the train station and central shopping district. It’s a true luxury hotel in the classic European style. It’s delivers exactly what you expect and more when booking a hotel of this level.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old school, luxury- nice finishes, amazing rooftop views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLAS EDWARD

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent hotel. I don’t understand why this is a 4 star hotel. It is better than most 5star hotels I have used. The room, restaurant, bar and staff were great. It is really convenient for all the attractions (most of which I could see from our window).
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin, Minneapolis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location of this hotel is unbeatable, especially if you're traveling in/out by train since you can readily walk to the station. The property itself is fine and has definitely been upgraded more recently but it feels like a stretch to call the experience "superb" as is flagged in Expedia ratings logic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Accomodations are excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love location, staff is very friendly. Breakfast has a very good variety.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An upmarket hotel in an excellent location in the centre of Florence. The rooftop swimming pool with a view towards the Duomo and many other magnificent landmarks is a lovely place to refresh after a busy day’s sightseeing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heinrich

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is excellent. Staff is very friendly. Ambiance is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, perfect location, excellent staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Florence respirer
My stay was very nice. Centrally located to everything we needed and more. The complimentary breakfast was super and the kiddies loved the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was beautiful, had amazing service and rooftop pool and dining was so perfect with incredible views. A beautiful respite after touring!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, potomac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024