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Grand Hotel Minerva

4.0 star property
Upscale boutique hotel, walk to Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
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Grand Hotel Minerva

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Lobby
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Suite (Open Space 103) | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe
Restaurant

Overview of Grand Hotel Minerva

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
The price is £532
Price available on 29/4/2024

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Map
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 16, Florence, FI, 50123
  • Popular LocationPiazza di Santa Maria Novella1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore9 min walk
  • Popular LocationHistoric Center - Downtown4 min drive
  • AirportFlorence (FLR-Peretola)23 min drive

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Room options

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Suite | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 430 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Romantic Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Romantic Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 376 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Smart TV

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
  • 861 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Sofa Beds

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

Business Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Interconnecting Double and Triple Rooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Suite (Open Space 103) | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Open Space 103)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, Terrace (106) | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, Terrace (106)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Premium Executive | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Executive

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bidet
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Romantic Suite (428) | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Romantic Suite (428)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 592 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Premium Double Room, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bidet
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Premium Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, City View | Living area | Smart TV

Junior Suite, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Duplex, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, City View (113) | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 753 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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

Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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Premium Comfort | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Comfort

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Day bed
Down duvet
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Suite (Decorated 104) | Living room | Smart TV

Suite (Decorated 104)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 700 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, City View | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bidet
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Florence

Grand Hotel Minerva is located in Santa Maria Novella, a neighbourhood in Florence, and is near a train station. Historic Center - Downtown and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Central Market and The Mall Luxury Outlet. Boboli Gardens and Florence Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 1 min walk
  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 4 min walk
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 9 min walk
  • Uffizi Gallery - 12 min walk
  • Historic Center - Downtown - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Grand Hotel Minerva

Upscale boutique hotel near Historic Center - Downtown
A short walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Grand Hotel Minerva provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Swimming pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage and a porter/bellboy
  • Tour/ticket information, concierge services and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 97 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Childcare services, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM–10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 19–25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1869
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 22 lb per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Minerva
Grand Hotel Minerva Florence
Grand Minerva
Grand Minerva Florence
Grand Minerva Hotel
Hotel Grand Minerva
Hotel Minerva Grand
Minerva Grand
Minerva Grand Hotel
Minerva Hotel
Grand Hotel Minerva Hotel
Grand Hotel Minerva Florence
Grand Hotel Minerva Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Hotel Minerva have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel Minerva?

As of 23 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Minerva on 29 Apr 2024 start from £531.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Grand Hotel Minerva pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lb per pet. There's a fee of EUR 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Grand Hotel Minerva?

Valet parking is available for EUR 45 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Minerva?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Grand Hotel Minerva?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Grand Hotel Minerva located?

Located in Santa Maria Novella, this boutique hotel is steps away from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Pitti Palace are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

Grand Hotel Minerva Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 714 out of 881 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 881 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 881 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 881 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 881 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

Naeem

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location 10/10. Many things are all walking distance! The concierge are really helpful too in booking reservations for restaurants and tours! Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and spacious. The breakfast was super. Great location on a square.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Lake Forest

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and convenient to walk from the train station(5 minutes) and all the shopping etc. The hotel offers a wonderful breakfast and a nice dinner. The only small downside is the rooms have little to no storage…. Very much like an ALOFT hotel in the US
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Midlothian

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

2/10 Terrible

Helen

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was good Room was very bad and it was bug in the room Couldn’t sleep at night
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My third stay here. Its always a pleasure. The staff are amazing. Conveniently close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel! Best hotel I have stayed at in Italy. Loved the location right next to the Santa Maria Novella Basilica -a must see church, museum and Cloister. Special surprise - Galileo exhibit when we were there!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Najeeb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALEJANDRA

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El mejor hotel en Florencia. Excelente servicio, el staff es muy amable. La ubicación muy buena, muchos restaurantes y tiendas alrededor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Great Location & Onsite Pool
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Nearest Airport
Florence (FLR-Peretola)