Grand Hotel Minerva Florence
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Overview
Offering a location a 5-minute walk from Strozzi Palace, Grand Hotel Minerva Florence offers 97 rooms. Guests have access to a rooftop pool, a gym facility and Wi-Fi in public areas.
Location
Located 1 km from Florence Santa Maria Novella railway station, this hotel stands within reach of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Gallerie Degli Uffizi lies a 12-minute walk away.
Transport
For those travelling from afar, Peretola airport is 15 minutes' drive away.
Nearby Attractions
The inviting hotel allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Fortezza da Basso - Gardens 1.8 km away. The 4-star Grand Hotel Minerva is also a 13-minute stroll from Bargello National Museum and Airport Shuttle bus station is a 10-minute stroll away.
Rooms
Offering marble-lined bathrooms with a dryer and bath sheets, the allergy-friendly rooms are fitted with an iPad and a laptop as well as a mini-fridge-bar and coffee/tea making facilities. A walk-in closet, along with reading lamps, are provided in the bedrooms. Extra-long beds with feather down pillows as well as electric blankets are also available. Staying at this property, guests can enjoy view of the city. Self-catering facilities in a premium king room include a kitchenette with a microwave oven, refrigerators, and a washing machine.
Dining
After exploring sights of Florence, residents can go back to the welcoming hotel for finger food and salads served in the onsite pool bar. The bar area includes a spacious terrace. Guests will find the seafood restaurant Bistro del Mare 50 metres away.
Relax & Wellness
The Grand Hotel has access to an own beach featuring lounge chairs, umbrellas, and beach towels. You can enjoy diving, canoeing, and bowling at this Florence property, and car hire is also available. Offering a meeting room and a business centre with a laptop safe and a photocopier, the comfortable Grand Hotel is located a 10-minute drive from Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence.
Rooms & Availability
Premium Double or Twin Room
Premium Double Room with City View
Comfort Triple Room
Deluxe Double Room
Executive Triple Room
Romantic Double Room
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Some rooms with a bathroom, a TV and a bedroom.
Facilities
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
Spa & Leisure
- Rooftop pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
Facilities
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
Spa & Leisure
- Rooftop pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
General
- No smoking on site
- 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
Children's Facilities
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Playpen
- Children's menu
Activities
- Fitness centre
Meeting Facilities
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Accessibility
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Decor
- Parquet floor
Tourist attractions in Florence
Tourist attractions in Florence
Local sights
- 690 m 2264 ft Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
- 890 m 2920 ft Piazza della Signoria
- 110 m 361 ft Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
- 650 m 2133 ft Piazza del Duomo
- 1.1 km 0.7 mi Galleria dell'Accademia
- 440 m 1444 ft Strozzi Palace
- 1 km 0.6 mi Palazzo Vecchio
- 920 m 3018 ft Gallerie Degli Uffizi
- 730 m 2395 ft Riccardi Medici Palace
- 680 m 2231 ft Campanile di Giotto
Getting around
- 330 m 1083 ft Stazione Scalette
- 510 m 1673 ft Scala Orti Oricellari
- 850 m 2789 ft Scala Porta al Prato
- 1 km 0.6 mi San Zanobi
- 360 m 1181 ft Airport Shuttle
- 430 m 1411 ft SITA Auto Stazione
Dining options
- 100 m 328 ft La Cantinetta Wine Bar
- 120 m 394 ft Ristorante il Coccodrillo
- 140 m 459 ft Il Grillo
- 60 m 197 ft Gelateria "Pasco"
- 90 m 295 ft Caffe Santa Maria Novella
- 130 m 427 ft Verdoliva Trattoria Toscana
- 180 m 591 ft Trattoria al Trebbio
- 70 m 230 ft Vincanto Ristorante
Frequently Asked Questions
"Does Grand Hotel Minerva offer parking services?"
The hotel provides valet parking service at a nearby garage for a daily fee of €35, with an additional charge of €45 for larger vehicles. Guests can drive directly to the hotel entrance to unload luggage before parking.
"What are the breakfast options available at Grand Hotel Minerva?"
Breakfast is served as a buffet with pastries, meat, cheeses, yogurts, eggs, and bacon, costing €25 per person and is included in some room rates. The breakfast is available from 07:00 to 10:30 hours.
"Are there pools or wellness facilities on-site at Grand Hotel Minerva?"
The hotel features a seasonal outdoor rooftop pool with a heated water system, open from April 1st until October, with 360-degree views of Florence and the Duomo. Poolside sun loungers and a pool bar are available.
"How close is the hotel to major Florence attractions and transport links?"
The hotel is less than 730 meters (800 yards) from Florence Santa Maria Novella train station, and within a 15-minute walk to sites including Piazza del Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, and Ponte Vecchio.
"What dining facilities are available on-site at Grand Hotel Minerva?"
The hotel has a restaurant called La Buona Novella, serving Italian cuisine, and a bar/lounge area. The rooftop terrace hosts a pool bar where drinks can be ordered while enjoying panoramic city views.
"What assistance do staff at the hotel provide regarding sightseeing?"
The staff can offer information about local attractions, provide sightseeing suggestions, and assist with arranging walking tours and cultural classes through an on-site tour desk.
"Are connecting rooms available at the hotel, and do they have balconies?"
Some connecting rooms with balconies are available, but these cannot be booked online. Confirm availability directly with the hotel before booking.
"Does the hotel offer on-site room amenities like coffee makers or mini fridges?"
Rooms include a kettle and complimentary bottled water replenished daily.
"Is the hotel suitable for families needing spacious accommodations?"
The hotel offers large suites, including duplex and family rooms with multiple bedrooms and balconies, designed to accommodate families comfortably; room sizes vary with some providing ample space for multiple guests.
"Can guests access laundry or cleaning services during their stay?"
The hotel provides daily housekeeping and laundry services, including dry cleaning and ironing, for an additional charge. These services are not offered in-room but through designated hotel facilities.