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About the Hotel

Piazza Santa Maria Novella 16, Florence, Italy, 50123

Grand Hotel Minerva - A 4-star hotel with a rooftop pool, Santa Maria Novella views, and modernist design

Grand Hotel Minerva offers 97 rooms and suites with views of Florence's landmarks, including the Duomo and Santa Maria Novella. Accommodations feature Italian marble bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, minibars, and Smeg tea makers. The seasonal rooftop pool operates from April to October with a bar service and panoramic city views. La Buona Novella restaurant serves Florentine cuisine with windows overlooking Santa Maria Novella Square. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Florence Santa Maria Novella station and within walking distance of Piazza del Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, and Ponte Vecchio. A business center provides meeting rooms with natural daylight and high-speed internet. Family solutions include interconnected rooms, and the concierge can arrange leather workshops and perfume-making experiences.

Pros

The rooftop pool offers 360-degree views of Florence's monuments.

Many rooms provide direct views of Santa Maria Novella Cathedral and the Duomo.

Walking distance to major attractions including Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio.

On-site restaurant features Florentine cuisine with cathedral views.

High-speed Wi-Fi and business facilities are available throughout the property.

Cons

The rooftop pool operates seasonally from April to October.

No on-site parking is available.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Duplex Suite
2 persons
60 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Premium Double or Twin Room
2 persons
22 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
Family Suite
2 persons
40 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
Romantic Suite
2 persons
55 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Transportation and Accessibility

Transportation options

City Centre
Florence300 m
Airports
Peretola (FLR) 6.8 km
Galileo Galilei (PSA) 80.8 km
Train
Florence Santa Maria Novella Railway Station400 m
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

This grand hotel provides facilities designed for comfort and memorable stays.

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

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 features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • 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
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Location

Piazza Santa Maria Novella 16, Florence, Italy, 50123
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Piazza Santa Maria Novella 16, Florence, Italy, 50123
Nearby
Church
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
70 m
Museum
Strozzi Palace
410 m
Church
Battistero di San Giovanni
580 m
Square
Piazza della Repubblica
560 m
Church
Ognissanti Church
470 m
Museum
Medici Chapel
520 m
Restaurants
Vincanto Ristorante
80 m
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 29 Rosso
Il Grillo
100 m
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 32r
Gelateria “Pasco”
50 m
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 16R
La Cantinetta Wine Bar
90 m
Via Della Scala 7
Caffe Santa Maria Novella
80 m
Via della Scala 1/r
Verdoliva Trattoria Toscana
140 m
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 25R
Ristorante il Coccodrillo
110 m
Via della Scala 5
Trattoria al Trebbio
180 m
Via delle Belle Donne 49r
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