Grand Hotel Minerva
Hotel, 4-starPiazza Santa Maria Novella 16, Florence, ItalyShow on map
Top rated
Guests rate it highest for location, service and rooms.
9.1563Reviews- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 12:00 PM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 10.0 out of 10, at Piazza Santa Maria Novella 16.
- Parking on siteAvailable at a charge the property sets.
Luxury Rooftop Experience
Experience a touch of luxury at Grand Hotel Minerva with its rooftop swimming pool and sun terrace offering stunning views of Florence's historic center.
Convenient Location and Comfortable Accommodation
Located just 300 meters from Santa Maria Novella Train Station, our air-conditioned rooms provide free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and some even offer breathtaking views of Florence Cathedral, a mere 500 meters away.
What this place offers
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
Rooms
9.1
Top rated
Rated 9.1 out of 10 by 563 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.0
- Service10.0
- Location10.0
- Rooms9.0
- Amenities8.9
- Value9.0
- Food & drink7.9
Guests mention
Great locationHelpful staff
RobinUnited StatesBeautiful property. They had a beautiful pool and bar area. The breakfast was excellent and room were spacious and clea
Good location. The property was beautiful.
AllysonUnited StatesThe hotel was in a great location. Having the pool available was incredible with the hot summer weather.
PierreGGBreakfast
Rooftop pool
Location
Staff
Wobbly toilet seat
WilliamSGConvenient location close to main train station.
Staff during breakfast were very friendly
Operating hours of gym and pool and need to reserve access to the Gym.
MichaelUnited StatesGreat location. Breakfast every morning. Top notch.
Location to everything
Nothing
AnnabelUnited KingdomPerfect location, perfect staff . All amazing
Loved everything. Rooftop pool was amazing . Beds so comfortable . Staff were absolutely wonderful
Would have loved to eat breakfast outside but there was not anywhere outside to sit .
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
Where you’ll be
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 16, Florence, Italy
Guests rate the location 10.0 out of 10 — exceptional.
Nearby
- Basilica of Santa Maria Novella100 m
- Firenze Santa Maria Novella (main train station)100 m
Shopping
- Mercato Centrale (Central Market)300 m
Top attractions
- Galleria dell'Accademia (Michelangelo's David)600 m
- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo)800 m
- Uffizi Gallery900 m
- Ponte Vecchio1.0 km
- Piazzale Michelangelo2.0 km
Nature
- Boboli Gardens (Giardino di Boboli)1.2 km
Airports
- Florence Airport — Amerigo Vespucci (Peretola)6.0 km
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-out by 12:00 PM
Children welcome
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No pets
Paid parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- The pet fee and any size limit, which is where these bookings usually come apart.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Grand Hotel Minerva
What time is check-in and check-out at Grand Hotel Minerva?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 12:00 PM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Grand Hotel Minerva allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Grand Hotel Minerva?
Yes — parking is available on site at a charge the property sets. We check the rate and whether a space can be reserved against your dates.
Does Grand Hotel Minerva have a pool?
Yes — a pool is listed among the property's facilities. Seasonal closures are common, so we'll confirm it's open for your dates.
Is breakfast included at Grand Hotel Minerva?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Grand Hotel Minerva have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at Grand Hotel Minerva?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Does Grand Hotel Minerva have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at Grand Hotel Minerva?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 3:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Grand Hotel Minerva?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Grand Hotel Minerva?
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 16, Florence.
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