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Grand Hotel Minerva

4.0 star property
Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, steps from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella

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Romantic Suite (428)
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Junior Suite, City View
Lounge
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$1,003
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug

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Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Romantic Room

Romantic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Business Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Premium Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Interconnecting Double and Triple Rooms

Highlights

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

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Suite (Open Space 103)

Suite (Open Space 103)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite, Terrace (106)

Junior Suite, Terrace (106)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Premium Executive

Premium Executive

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Romantic Suite (428)

Romantic Suite (428)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Premium Double Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Premium Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, City View | Living area

Junior Suite, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 70 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Premium Comfort

Premium Comfort

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite (Decorated 104) | Living room

Suite (Decorated 104)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 16, Florence, FI, 50123

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Upscale boutique hotel near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
A short walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Piazza del Duomo, 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:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • A front desk safe, a banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers, a lift and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff, first-rate property condition and location
Room features
All 97 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Childcare services, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

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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 to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 19 to 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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
  • Lift (74 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (114 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • 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 provided

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 at the property

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 10 kg 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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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: 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

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT048017A1FPVVKJUK

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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Minerva
Grand Hotel Minerva Florence
Grand Minerva
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Grand Minerva Hotel
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Hotel Minerva Grand
Minerva Grand
Minerva Grand Hotel
Minerva Hotel
Grand Hotel Minerva Hotel
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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 9 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Minerva on 6 Aug 2025 start from NZ$975.65, 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 10 kg 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 Historic Centre of Florence, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and Ponte Vecchio. Central Market and Piazza della Signoria are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Grand Hotel Minerva Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 823 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1004 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10

Good location, nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great locatiom
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Clean and Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

The staff was outstanding and made sure that we were very well taken care of. I can't really think of anything that I didn't like.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

This location was excellent and the hotel was such a great property. From the incredible breakfast, to the rooftop bar and pool, our family thought it was the perfect place to stay and enjoy the beauty of Florence. You can walk to every major spot in town! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great hotel and great location!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

What a wonderful property and staff!! They welcomed us and were super accommodating. The customer service was top notch in every way. Our son LOVED the pool and we did too especially the views!! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

we love the Grand Hotel Minerva! Right on the square and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Loved the hotel location, service and room size. 5 stars all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Beautiful hotel, and a perfect location. We had a great stay Highly recommend recommended if you’re in Florence
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Conveniently located, walking distance to most sights, the room was clean, the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

We loved our stay. The location is near to all and the hotel staff members were helpful and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

From the moment we walked into the front door, it was a wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great location, friendly staff, close to attractions and train
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Beautiful hotel. Great location and wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Perfect location & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

excellent hotel; very close to the train station; walk to all of florence's highlights and restauarants and shopping. Very courteous, kind and responsive staff. total 5-Star experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Great hotel, perfect location, excellent staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Friendly team, clean rooms, I felt they care about their guests a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Breakfast selection was nice and service was very friendly. On the other hand, dinner at the hotel restaurant was less successful, the food wasn’t that good at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great hotel great staff also close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024