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Grand Hotel Minerva

Property class: 4
Boutique hotel with restaurant, near Ponte Vecchio

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When you stay at Grand Hotel Minerva, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. After splashing around at the seasonal outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. This boutique hotel also features a poolside bar, a fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition. Public transportation is only a short walk: Unità Tram Stop is 2 minutes and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 5 minutes.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travellers

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • In-room childcare
  • Business centre
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is AU$1,233
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept

Why we love this property

Work and play balance
Situated in the city centre, this hotel offers a business centre and five meeting rooms. After work, guests can enjoy in-room massages or visit the bar.
Food beyond ordinary
The restaurant serves a buffet breakfast with vegan and vegetarian options. Locally-sourced food comprises 80% of the menu. The bar offers evening relaxation.
Pool paradise
This hotel boasts a seasonal outdoor pool with stylish pool umbrellas. A poolside bar serves up refreshing drinks for the ultimate aquatic escape.

Room options

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View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms

A hotel room with two beds, a dining area with a table and chairs, a window with a view of a tower, and a painting on the wall.

Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 44 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a sofa, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.

Suite

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Executive

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a television.

Premium Executive

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

Family Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite, City View

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table with a glass top, a cushioned armchair, a decorative lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.

Junior Suite, City View

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a glass table, a red chair, and a potted plant.

Premium Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, City View

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a view of the city through a window.

Deluxe Double Room, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Comfort

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a green frog decoration, and a framed photo on the wall.

Premium Comfort

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Romantic Suite (428)

A modern hotel room with a large window, a comfortable sofa, a small round table, and a decorative vase with flowers.

Romantic Suite (428)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Double Room Single Use

A hotel room with two beds, a dining area with a table and chairs, a window with a view of a tower, and a painting on the wall.

Premium Double Room Single Use

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

View all photos for Business Single Room

A modern hotel room with a bed, a glass desk with a laptop, a white chair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Business Single Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Double Room, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with a city view, a red chair, and a small table with a lamp.

Premium Double Room, City View

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, Terrace (106)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a fruit plate, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

Junior Suite, Terrace (106)

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite (Open Space 103)

A luxurious bedroom with a bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchairs, a television, and a fireplace.

Suite (Open Space 103)

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table with books. There is a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a view of buildings outside.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite (Decorated 104)

A room with a green sofa set, a white coffee table, and a chandelier.

Suite (Decorated 104)

  • City view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Romantic Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a painting on the wall.

Romantic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Duplex, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, City View (111)

A hotel room with a large bed, a red armchair, a red ottoman, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Interconnecting Double and Triple Rooms

A hotel room with a bed, a table with a pitcher of lemonade, glasses, and a chair.

Interconnecting Double and Triple Rooms

  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Via de' Tornabuoni - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Central Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 25 min drive
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 6 min walk
  • Porta al Prato Station - 15 min walk
  • Unità Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fiddler's Elbow - Irish Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Buca Mario - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Osteria e Vinaino Cicalone - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe dei Fossi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Pastella - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Minerva

  • When you stay at Grand Hotel Minerva, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. After splashing around at the seasonal outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. This boutique hotel also features a poolside bar, a fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition. Public transportation is only a short walk: Unità Tram Stop is 2 minutes and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 5 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 97 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (1 total, up to 10 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site valet parking (EUR 45 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Limited valet parking on-site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 5 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1869
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Locally sourced food is prioritised
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 74
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 114
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 19 to 25 per person

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • Valet parking costs EUR 45 per day with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from April to October

Policies

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.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
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

Property class

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Hotel Minerva offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Grand Hotel Minerva does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Grand Hotel Minerva?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Grand Hotel Minerva?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 10 kg per pet. There's a charge of EUR 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Grand Hotel Minerva?

Yes. Valet parking costs EUR 45 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Hotel Minerva?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Grand Hotel Minerva and nearby?

Grand Hotel Minerva has a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness centre, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Grand Hotel Minerva?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Grand Hotel Minerva like?

Grand Hotel Minerva is in Historic Centre of Florence, a short 2-minute walk from Unità Tram Stop and 10 minutes' walk from Ponte Vecchio. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

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