Grand Hotel Minerva - Florence
43.773875, 11.249139Overview
4-star hotel with a rooftop swimming pool and panoramic Florence views
Rooftop Pool & Bar
Grand Hotel Minerva Florence offers a seasonal rooftop swimming pool with panoramic views of the city, including Florence Cathedral. The adjacent rooftop bar serves cocktails and wine, and hosts private dinners and seasonal events on request. Sun loungers and pool towels are provided, with the pool area open during warmer months.
Dining
The hotel's on-site restaurant serves traditional Italian dishes crafted by a chef specializing in Tuscan and Mediterranean cuisine. Breakfast in the room is available, and the extensive breakfast buffet includes local specialties such as fresh pastries, meats, and cheeses. Guests can also order wine or champagne at the bar, and the hotel provides special diet menus upon request.
Rooms & Art Collection
The Florence Grand Hotel Minerva displays a curated collection from prominent artists throughout its public spaces and guest corridors. Room types include junior suites with frescoed ceilings and family suites with two separate bedrooms and two bathrooms. Each air-conditioned room offers satellite TV, a private bathroom, and some rooms have views of Santa Maria Novella Cathedral.
Location & Accessibility
Grand Hotel Minerva Florence sits on Piazza Santa Maria Novella, a 5-minute walk from the main train station and tram to the airport. The Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, and Ponte Vecchio are all within a 10-minute walk. The hotel provides valet parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a concierge service that arranges walking tours and bike rentals.
Family & Services
The hotel offers tailor-made family accommodations with baby safety gates, soundproof rooms, and family rooms with connecting options. Babysitting and child services are available on request, and kids' meals can be ordered from the restaurant. The property is wheelchair accessible, with emergency cords in bathrooms and raised toilets, and pets are allowed with pet bowls and baskets provided.
- Location: 300 m from Santa Maria Novella Train Station, walking distance to Duomo and Uffizi
- Rooftop: Seasonal heated pool with panoramic Duomo view and cocktail bar
- Dining: On-site restaurant by a renowned chef specializing in Tuscan and Mediterranean dishes
- Art: Curated collection from prominent artists displayed throughout public spaces
- Family: Tailor-made family accommodations with baby safety gates and babysitting services
- Services: Concierge desk arranging walking tours and bike rentals
- Extras: Complimentary minibar in guest rooms and extensive breakfast buffet with local specialties
Licence number: IT048017A1FPVVKJUK
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
16 m²
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Bed options:1 Single bed
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Air conditioning
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Room size:
60 m²
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Bed options:2 Sofa beds and 2 Sofa beds
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Shower
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Room size:
22 m²
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed / 2 Single beds
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Air conditioning
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Fitness centre
Seasonal outdoor pool
Heated swimming pool
Rooftop pool
Back massage
Head massage
Foot massage
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Playpen
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Rooftop pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
Room view
- Garden view
- City view
- Without view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Grand Hotel Minerva
| 💵 Lowest room price | 100 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 300 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 6.8 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Peretola, FLR |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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