Hotel
 Grand Hotel Minerva

Piazza Santa Maria Novella 16, Santa Maria Novella, 50123 Florence, Italy – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 870 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.0
Wonderful
870 reviews

it’s in a great location just outside of all the tourist craziness but still close to everything. I really want to like this property and I’m sure that it rates rates an excellent in some areas - nice pool, nice gym, beautiful but Very expensive restaurant. great breakfast.

Dennis United States of America

Location, amenities & roof-top pool. Also the staff was very helpful.

Mike United States of America

Everything was just superb and of the highest standards, service, location, room, all.

Frans Netherlands

The staff were accommodating and spoke perfect English. The location made for easy walk to the train station with our luggage and in a beautiful piazza to enjoy.

Amanda United States of America

Roldolfo, Carolina, Lucrecia and all the Front Desk were excellent to deal with and were very friendly and courteous.

David United States of America

This hotel totally exceeded my expectations. Location is fantastic for all things in Florence. Loved the fantastic staff.

Elif United States of America

Beautiful hotel with delightful interiors and extremely charming and helpful staff. Comfortable rooms and in a great location for exploring the city. Amazing views from the rooftop bar/pool.

R United Kingdom

Location is very close to city center and trainstaition and taxi stand We stayed in spacious , gorgeous connecting suites with terazza. Breakfast , bar are fantastic. Loved the hotel's works of art... felt like home. We enjoyed rooftop pool, with views of city. Liked that this hotel was good for our range range of family , 20's,50s hip..not so stuffy Staff and front desk concierge extremely helpful. I was expecting a courier service delivery and it was received and placed in room, scheduled airport transfer, dining reservations etc

Michelle United States of America

The location was perfect - close to the train station. The staff were truly amazing - professional and helpful.

Robert United States of America

The view of the piazza from our room. The view of the city from the rooftop space. Excellent breakfast. Location was convenient and especially good if traveling by train. I appreciated that my request for a stand-alone shower was accommodated.

Patricia United States of America
9.0
Wonderful
870 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “it’s in a great location just outside of all the tourist craziness but still close to everything.”
    Dennis Dennis United States of America United States of America
  • “Location, amenities & roof-top pool. Also the staff was very helpful.”
    Mike Mike United States of America United States of America
  • “Everything was just superb and of the highest standards, service, location, room, all.”
    Frans Frans Netherlands Netherlands
  • “The staff were accommodating and spoke perfect English. The location made for easy walk to the train station with our luggage and in a beautiful piazza to enjoy.”
    Amanda Amanda United States of America United States of America
  • “Roldolfo, Carolina, Lucrecia and all the Front Desk were excellent to deal with and were very friendly and courteous.”
    David David United States of America United States of America
  • “This hotel totally exceeded my expectations. Location is fantastic for all things in Florence. Loved the fantastic staff.”
    Elif Elif United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautiful hotel with delightful interiors and extremely charming and helpful staff. Comfortable rooms and in a great location for exploring the city. Amazing views from the rooftop bar/pool.”
    R R United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location is very close to city center and trainstaition and taxi stand We stayed in spacious , gorgeous connecting suites with terazza. Breakfast , bar are fantastic.”
    Michelle Michelle United States of America United States of America
  • “The location was perfect - close to the train station. The staff were truly amazing - professional and helpful.”
    Robert Robert United States of America United States of America
  • “The view of the piazza from our room. The view of the city from the rooftop space. Excellent breakfast. Location was convenient and especially good if traveling by train.”
    Patricia Patricia United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities9.1
  • Cleanliness9.4
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.8
  • Free WiFi7.7

Stay in the heart of Florence – Excellent location – show map

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Grand Hotel Minerva features a rooftop swimming pool and sun terrace with views of historic central Florence. Santa Maria Novella Train Station is just 1,000 feet away.

The air-conditioned rooms offer free Wi-Fi access and satellite TV. Some have views of Florence Cathedral, just 1,650 feet away.

The Hotel Minerva Grand has a 24-hour front desk and staff can provide information on visiting Florence’s main attractions, including the Uffizi Gallery and Gallery dell’Accademia.

Hotel Minerva’s restaurant serves traditional Italian dishes and you can enjoy a drink from the rooftop bar.

This is our guests' favorite part of Florence, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Grand Hotel Minerva has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sept 12, 2003

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Florence, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Italian, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

Private parking available

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Guest reviews

9.0
Wonderful · 870 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities9.1
  • Cleanliness9.4
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.8
  • Free WiFi7.7

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  • Dennis
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “it’s in a great location just outside of all the tourist craziness but still close to everything. I really want to like this property and I’m sure that it rates rates an excellent in some areas - nice pool, nice gym, beautiful but Very expensive...”
  • Mike
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location, amenities & roof-top pool. Also the staff was very helpful.”
  • Frans
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Everything was just superb and of the highest standards, service, location, room, all.”
  • Amanda
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff were accommodating and spoke perfect English. The location made for easy walk to the train station with our luggage and in a beautiful piazza to enjoy.”
  • David
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Roldolfo, Carolina, Lucrecia and all the Front Desk were excellent to deal with and were very friendly and courteous.”
  • E
    Elif
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “This hotel totally exceeded my expectations. Location is fantastic for all things in Florence. Loved the fantastic staff.”
  • R
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Beautiful hotel with delightful interiors and extremely charming and helpful staff. Comfortable rooms and in a great location for exploring the city. Amazing views from the rooftop bar/pool.”
  • Michelle
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location is very close to city center and trainstaition and taxi stand We stayed in spacious , gorgeous connecting suites with terazza. Breakfast , bar are fantastic. Loved the hotel's works of art... felt like home. We enjoyed rooftop pool, with...”
  • R
    Robert
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The location was perfect - close to the train station. The staff were truly amazing - professional and helpful.”
  • Patricia
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The view of the piazza from our room. The view of the city from the rooftop space. Excellent breakfast. Location was convenient and especially good if traveling by train. I appreciated that my request for a stand-alone shower was accommodated.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Good morning, is there also possible to parking the car? And how much does it cost?
    We will take care of parking your car through an agreement with a partner garage in the town center, which offers valet car parking service directly from the hotel for a daily fee of €35 or 45€ per night according to the car
    Answered on May 18, 2022
  • Can I use the swimming pool and terrace if I am not a resident?
    Sorry, no. Filippo
    Answered on May 30, 2022
  • is the poo open in october
    yes, tille the end of October (pool heated).
    Answered on July 25, 2022
  • Hi I’m interested in transportation to the airport.Do you have it with the Deluxe junior suite? Thank you
    the cost for the transfer to Florence airport is € 55,00.
    Asked about: Deluxe Junior Suite • Answered on March 15, 2022
  • Hello does the hotel have spa and pool for guests?
    Good morning, only an outside pool
    Answered on June 12, 2022

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Santa Maria Novella
    0.1 miles
  • Rucellai Palace
    0.2 miles
  • Santa Maria Maggiore
    0.2 miles
  • Consulate General of France – Florence
    0.2 miles
  • Ognissanti
    0.2 miles
  • Strozzi Palace
    0.2 miles
  • Via Dè Tornabuoni
    0.2 miles
  • Basilica of San Lorenzo
    0.2 miles
  • Cappelle Medicee
    0.2 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Pizzeria Vincanto
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Shake Cafè
    0 miles
  • Restaurant Il Latini
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Giacosa by Cavalli
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Buca Mario
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Gelateria la Carraia
    0.1 miles
Top attractions
  • Mercato Centrale
    0.3 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo, Florence
    0.4 miles
  • Ponte Vecchio
    0.5 miles
  • Uffizi Gallery
    0.5 miles
  • Accademia Gallery
    0.5 miles
  • Pitti Palace
    0.6 miles
  • San Marco Church in Florence
    0.6 miles
  • Sant'Ambrogio Market
    0.9 miles
  • Piazzale Michelangelo
    1.1 miles
  • The Mall Luxury Outlet
    11.8 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Arno
    0.2 miles
Public transit
  • Train Santa Maria Novella Train Station
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Florence Airport
    3.1 miles
  • Pisa International Airport
    42.7 miles
  • Forlì Airport
    50.4 miles
How to get to Grand Hotel Minerva from Florence Airport
    Public shuttle
    Parking available
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    La Buona Novella

    Food: Italian

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Grand Hotel Minerva

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Walking tours Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges apply.
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Raised toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Seasonal
  • Opening times
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Heated pool
  • Pool with view
  • Pool is on rooftop
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness
  • Hand massage Additional charge
  • Head massage Additional charge
  • Couples' massage Additional charge
  • Foot massage Additional charge
  • Neck massage Additional charge
  • Back massage Additional charge
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi Additional charge
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Russian
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Grand Hotel Minerva takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card CartaSi JCB Diners Club American Express Grand Hotel Minerva accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note the swimming pool is open from April to October, from 09:00 to 19:00.

Parking costs from EUR 35 to EUR 45 per day depending on the car model. Only valet parking is available.

Only small and medium-size pets up to 10 kg are allowed. A surcharge of EUR 30 applies. Please note that pets are not allowed in the restaurant, in the swimming pool, in the wellness area and on the sun terrace.

When booking dinner option, please note that drinks are not included with the meal.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Hot tub/jacuzzi is closed from Sat, Oct 24, 2020 until Thu, Sept 30, 2021

Hot tub/jacuzzi is closed from Tue, Nov 02, 2021 until Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Hot tub/jacuzzi is closed from Fri, Apr 01, 2022 until Fri, Sept 30, 2022

Swimming pool #1: Closed from Mon, Nov 01, 2021 until Thu, Mar 31, 2022

FAQs about Grand Hotel Minerva

  • Guests staying at Grand Hotel Minerva can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Italian
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • Buffet

  • Grand Hotel Minerva offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Neck massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Hand massage
    • Walking tours
    • Couples' massage
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Fitness classes
    • Swimming pool
    • Foot massage
    • Back massage
    • Fitness
    • Locker rooms
    • Head massage
    • Bike tours

  • Grand Hotel Minerva is 1,650 feet from the center of Florence.

  • The prices at Grand Hotel Minerva may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Grand Hotel Minerva by:

    • Airport shuttle (public) 20min

  • Grand Hotel Minerva has 1 restaurant:

    • La Buona Novella

  • Room options at Grand Hotel Minerva include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Triple
    • Family
    • Suite
    • Quad
    • Double
    • Single

  • Check-in at Grand Hotel Minerva is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Grand Hotel Minerva on this page.