Hotel Grand Hotel Minerva
This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, culture and art – Check location Piazza Santa Maria Novella 16, Santa Maria Novella, 50123 Florence, Italy – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, culture and art – Check location Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 1256 reviews)
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*9.3* Florence Baptistry: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)
*9.1* Basilica of San Lorenzo: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)
*9.1* Santa Maria Novella: only 1 minute away! (250 feet by foot)
*9.0* Strozzi Palace: only 5 minutes away! (1,200 feet by foot)
*7.8* The Market of San Lorenzo: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)
*8.8* Via Dè Tornabuoni: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)
*8.5* Salvatore Ferragamo Museum: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)
*8.7* Ognissanti: only 5 minutes away! (1,200 feet by foot)
*9.1* Santa Maria Maggiore: only 4 minutes away! (1,050 feet by foot)
*8.6* Via Faenza: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)
Santa Maria Novella Train Station: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)
Palazzo Dei Congressi: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)
Grand Hotel Minerva This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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Stay in the Heart of Florence – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, culture and art – Check location Excellent location – show map
Grand Hotel features a and sun with of historic . 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.
Santa Maria Novella is a great choice for travelers interested in food, culture and art.
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.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.3 for two-person stays.
Bookers love...
“excellent location”
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“friendly staff”
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“rooftop pool”
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“boutique style”
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
Very Good Coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Private parking available
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Romantic Suite
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Premium Double Room with City View
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Hotel surroundings
– This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, culture and art – Check location Excellent location – show map Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!Closest Landmarks *
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Santa Maria Novella0.1 miles
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Santa Maria Novella Train Station0.2 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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Cappelle Medicee0.2 miles
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Basilica of San Lorenzo0.2 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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Pizzeria Vincanto Restaurant0 miles
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Shake Cafè Cafe/Bar0 miles
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Il Latini Restaurant0.1 miles
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Giacosa by Cavalli Cafe/Bar0.1 miles
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Buca Mario Restaurant0.1 miles
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Gelateria la Carraia Cafe/Bar0.1 miles
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Sapori e Dintorni Supermarket0.1 miles
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Mercato di San Lorenzo Market0.2 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Arno River0.2 miles
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Peretola Airport3.1 miles
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Galileo Galilei Airport42.7 miles
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Guglielmo Marconi Airport52.3 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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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
What Travelers Love About This Location
“Great location, excellent hotel with lovely staff. I would recommend it to anyone and will definitely stay here again next time I'm in Florence. ”
Bulgaria“I used the parking facility and it was good. They took the car to a secure parking and brought it back on the pre-arranged time. We got an upgrade that was very...”
Switzerland“The hotel location is super ! This hotel has the chance to offer a panoramic view of Firenze and the Cathedral while swimming! We had a beautiful room with a ...”
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La Buona Novella
Food: Italian
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Facilities of Grand Hotel Minerva Great facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
Pets
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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
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Accessibility
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Raised toilet
- Wheelchair accessible
Parking
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Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 30 per day.
- Secure parking
Pool and Spa
- Swimming pool
- Locker rooms
- Fitness classes
- Fitness
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
- Heated pool
- Pool with view
- Rooftop pool
- Outdoor pool (seasonal)
- Outdoor pool
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi Additional charge
- Massage Additional charge
- Fitness center
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- 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
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Safe
- Elevator
- Honeymoon suite
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Russian
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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
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.
| 0 - 3 years |
Can use a crib
when requested
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FREE |
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.
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
Please note the swimming pool is open from April to October, from 09:00 to 19:00.
Parking costs EUR 40 per day for SUVs and luxury sports cars. 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.
Swimming pool #1: Closed from Fri, Nov 01, 2019 until Tue, Mar 31, 2020
FAQs about Grand Hotel Minerva
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Room options at Grand Hotel Minerva include:
- Twin/Double
- Triple
- Family
- Suite
- Quad
- Double
- Single
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Grand Hotel Minerva by:
- Airport shuttle (public) 20 minutes
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Grand Hotel Minerva (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
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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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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.
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Grand Hotel Minerva has 1 restaurants:
- La Buona Novella
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Grand Hotel Minerva offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness center
- Massage
- Locker rooms
- Fitness classes
- Fitness
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Walking tours
- Bike tours
- Tour or class about local culture
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
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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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In total, there are 96 rooms at Grand Hotel Minerva.
Learn more about rooms and availability by entering your dates.
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Guests staying at Grand Hotel Minerva can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Italian
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- American
- Buffet
