Grand Hotel Minerva

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Outdoor dining
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Lobby
Romantic Suite (428) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Piazza Santa Maria Novella 16, Florence, FI, 50123
  • Place, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ponte Vecchio
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪12 min drive‬
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Room options

Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 44 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 4 Single Beds

Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Premium Executive

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Family Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

Junior Suite, City View

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double Room, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Comfort

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Romantic Suite (428)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Premium Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Business Single Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Premium Double Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite, Terrace (106)

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Suite (Open Space 103)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

Suite (Decorated 104)

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Romantic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Sofa Beds

Interconnecting Double and Triple Rooms

  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About this property

Grand Hotel Minerva

Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, steps from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
A restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli and valet parking.
Grand Hotel Minerva offers 97 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Grand Hotel Minerva's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a restaurant, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Grand Hotel Minerva offers its guests a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 5 meeting rooms. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the boutique Grand Hotel Minerva. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Florence hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Grand Hotel Minerva has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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: EUR 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number IT048017A1FPVVKJUK

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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
Grand Hotel Minerva Florence
Grand Hotel Minerva Hotel Florence

Reviews

Grand Hotel Minerva Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 820 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Costa Mesa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt that the hotel was exceptional for what it offered and the price. The staff were super helpful. We had great service. The rooms were very nice for a European hotel. Our stay came With a continental breakfast which was great. We really liked the location in Florence proper. Everything was within a 15-20 minute walk. I will stay there again when we come back to Florence.
Rooftop bar and pool at night
Shot of the duomo at night from rooftop deck
Florence at night from rooftop deck
Pool are on top of hotel during the day
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Maximo, Miami

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcella, Orland Park

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is conveniently located in the heart of Florence city center. The hotel is clean, staff is friendly. Breakfast and dining room foods were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa, Indianapolis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING! I would recommend this hotel to everyone ❤️ It's beautiful, breakfast is to die for, great location. LOVE!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador, McAllen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our recent stay at Grand Hotel Minerva was simply sublime, a truly unforgettable experience that exceeded every expectation. From the moment we stepped in, the check-in process was a masterclass in hospitality; the staff did an excellent job of welcoming us, making us feel instantly valued and at ease. Their warmth and efficiency set a wonderfully inviting tone for our entire visit. The hotel's location is incredibly convenient. Being just a five-minute walk from the train station made our arrival and departure utterly stress-free. Even better, we were thrilled to discover that there are many, many dining options right on its doorstep, ensuring we were never short of a fantastic meal. In essence, Grand H Minerva isn't just a place to stay; it's a destination that perfectly combines an unbeatable location, luxurious comfort, and genuinely outstanding service. We left feeling completely rejuvenated and are already planning our return. Highly, highly recommended for an unforgettable Florences escape!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rajender

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel, incredible location right next to one of the sights (not busy though so it's quiet), nice and helpful staff, rooftop bar and pool with amazing views of the duomo and other sights, overall a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Sarasota

Travelled with family
Friendly staff, amazing hotel with beautiful views, and in the perfect location to walk the city! Breakfast buffet, rooftop cocktail bar & pool, lobby bar & restaurant on the plaza were relaxing spaces to spend time in addition to lovely rooms when not touring. SMN train station makes day trips from Florence so easy. I wish we could’ve spent our entire trip in Italy based right here!
View from roof
View of Santa Maria Novella plaza
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ghazaleh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Adriana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Joe

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS E

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satinder

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niveen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just an all around pleasant experience. Hotel staff was helpful and pleasant, room was exceptionally clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and locationfor families. Restaurant staff was excellent! Air conditioning could have been a tiny bit better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was amazing. We were in Florence for a family wedding. The amenities for gatherings, both the Piazza patio and roof top bar was great. Staff were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was an amazing few days, we are looking forward to returning next week!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Grand Hotel Minevra - the staff was wonderful and the location was superb!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saskia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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