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5.0 out of 5

"Our stay was fantastic. Our room was clean and comfortable, staff were always helpful and the food was excellent. " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 26 Sep 2023

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Hotel Description

4-star boutique hotel near Piazza di Santa Maria Novella

Santa Maria Novella stay

A stay at this Santa Maria Novella hotel places you steps from Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and a 5-minute walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio are also within half a mile (1 km).

Dining, fitness center

This hotel features a restaurant, a gym, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool and perks like free WiFi. There's a poolside bar on site, and a 24-hour front desk and concierge services are also provided.

Premium Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
CA $804* Per night/room 2 May - 3 May

Premium Double Room, City View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Suite (Open Space 103)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Suite (Decorated 104)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Romantic Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Family Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Grand Hotel Minerva ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for Grand Hotel Minerva

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5 out of 5
Our stay was fantastic. Our room was clean and comfortable, staff were always helpful and the food was excellent.

Posted by , from Point Pleasant Beach on 26 Sep. 2023

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Property Features

Grand Hotel Minerva offers its guests a fitness center 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 center 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.

  • 97 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1869
  • Deli
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Florence Santa Maria Novella Station (1.2 km / 0.8 mi)
  • Metro station: Unità Tram Stop (0.2 km / 0.1 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Grand Hotel Minerva offers 97 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Smart television
  • Luxury bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Bidet
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy 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.

Spa Services

  • Couples treatment rooms

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: EUR 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs 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

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Some rooms at this property are not suitable for children. Please add child ages in the search parameters to display available rooms. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Please note, some room types at this property are not available when booking a stay with children.
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • UnionPay
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property follows regional sanitization guidelines Safe Hospitality National Protocol (Italy)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • No gap period between guest stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

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 19–25 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.

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite 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).
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