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Grand Hotel Minerva
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Piazza Santa Maria Novella 16, Santa Maria Novella, 50123 Florence, Italy – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 867 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Roldolfo, Carolina, Lucrecia and all the Front Desk were excellent to deal with and were very friendly and courteous.
David
United States of America
United States of AmericaThis hotel totally exceeded my expectations. Location is fantastic for all things in Florence. Loved the fantastic staff.
Elif
United States of America
United States of AmericaBeautiful 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
United KingdomLocation 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
United States of AmericaThe location was perfect - close to the train station. The staff were truly amazing - professional and helpful.
Robert
United States of America
United States of AmericaThe 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
United States of AmericaThe location is perfect!The rooms are beautiful the staff were super nice and super helpful ! The breakfast was delicious !! It was an amazing experience !
Nancy
United States of America
United States of Americagreat location, friendly staff, large comfortable rooms
Rachana
United States of America
United States of AmericaEverything. They were very nice and had great English. for someone with no other language skills like me it really helps.
Jacob
United States of America
United States of Americalocation breakfast, rooftop popl, bar .Fabulous art collections in hotel
Michelle
United States of America
United States of America
Grand Hotel Minerva
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Wonderful
867 reviews
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David
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Michelle
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Robert
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Patricia
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Nancy
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Rachana
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Jacob
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Michelle
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David
United States of America“Roldolfo, Carolina, Lucrecia and all the Front Desk were excellent to deal with and were very friendly and courteous.”- EElifUnited States of America“This hotel totally exceeded my expectations. Location is fantastic for all things in Florence. Loved the fantastic staff.”
R
United 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.”
MichelleUnited 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...”- RRobertUnited States of America“The location was perfect - close to the train station. The staff were truly amazing - professional and helpful.”
PatriciaUnited 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.”
NancyUnited States of America“The location is perfect!The rooms are beautiful the staff were super nice and super helpful ! The breakfast was delicious !! It was an amazing experience !”- RachanaUnited States of America“great location, friendly staff, large comfortable rooms”
JacobUnited States of America“Everything. They were very nice and had great English. for someone with no other language skills like me it really helps.”- MichelleUnited States of America“location breakfast, rooftop popl, bar .Fabulous art collections in hotel”
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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 carAnswered on May 18, 2022
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Can I use the swimming pool and terrace if I am not a resident?Sorry, no. FilippoAnswered on May 30, 2022
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Hi I’m interested in transportation to the airport.Do you have it with the Deluxe junior suite? Thank youthe cost for the transfer to Florence airport is € 55,00.Asked about: Deluxe Junior Suite • Answered on March 15, 2022
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Hello does the hotel have spa and pool for guests?Good morning, only an outside poolAnswered on June 12, 2022
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Hi whats the view for the double roompremium double: Internal garden deluxe double: Florence viewAnswered on June 28, 2022
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What's nearby
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Santa Maria Novella0.1 miles
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Rucellai Palace0.2 miles
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Santa Maria Maggiore0.2 miles
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Consulate General of France – Florence0.2 miles
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Ognissanti0.2 miles
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Strozzi Palace0.2 miles
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Via Dè Tornabuoni0.2 miles
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Basilica of San Lorenzo0.2 miles
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Cappelle Medicee0.2 miles
Restaurants & cafes
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Restaurant Pizzeria Vincanto0 miles
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Cafe/Bar Shake Cafè0 miles
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Restaurant Il Latini0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar Giacosa by Cavalli0.1 miles
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Restaurant Buca Mario0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar Gelateria la Carraia0.1 miles
Top attractions
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Mercato Centrale0.3 miles
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Piazza del Duomo, Florence0.4 miles
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Ponte Vecchio0.5 miles
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Uffizi Gallery0.5 miles
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Accademia Gallery0.5 miles
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Pitti Palace0.6 miles
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San Marco Church in Florence0.6 miles
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Sant'Ambrogio Market0.9 miles
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Piazzale Michelangelo1.1 miles
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The Mall Luxury Outlet11.8 miles
Natural Beauty
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River Arno0.2 miles
Public transit
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Train Santa Maria Novella Train Station0.2 miles
Closest Airports
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Florence Airport3.1 miles
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Pisa International Airport42.7 miles
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Forlì Airport50.4 miles
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All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
1 Restaurant On Site
La Buona Novella
Food: Italian
Amenities of Grand Hotel Minerva
Outdoors
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
Food & Drink
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
Entertainment & Family Services
Cleaning Services
Business Facilities
Safety & security
General
Accessibility
Outdoor swimming pool
Spa
Languages Spoken
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
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
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Crib by request
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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.
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.
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
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Grand Hotel Minerva by:
- Airport shuttle (public) 20min
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Grand Hotel Minerva on this page.
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Room options at Grand Hotel Minerva include:
- Twin/Double
- Triple
- Family
- Suite
- Quad
- Double
- Single
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Grand Hotel Minerva has 1 restaurant:
- La Buona Novella
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Check-in at Grand Hotel Minerva is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Guests staying at Grand Hotel Minerva can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Italian
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- American
- Buffet
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Grand Hotel Minerva offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Back massage
- Walking tours
- Head massage
- Locker rooms
- Foot massage
- Tour or class about local culture
- Fitness
- Bike tours
- Neck massage
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Hand massage
- Couples' massage
- Fitness classes
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Grand Hotel Minerva is 1,650 feet from the center of Florence.
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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.