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Piazza Santa Maria Novella 16, Florence, Italy, 50123

Grand Hotel Minerva - Historic 4-star Florence hotel with rooftop pool and cathedral views

Located steps from Santa Maria Novella Basilica, this 97-room Florence hotel features a heated rooftop swimming pool and panoramic terrace overlooking the city's iconic landmarks. The rooms showcase contemporary Italian design with marble bathrooms, oak flooring, and views of the cathedral or cloisters. La Buona Novella restaurant serves Tuscan cuisine in a space designed by Carlo Scarpa, while the rooftop pool bar offers cocktails and light fare from April through October. The property includes a calidarium spa tub, four meeting rooms, and an art collection spanning modernist to ancient works. Grand Hotel Minerva sits a 10-minute walk from major attractions like the Duomo, Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio. The Santa Maria Novella train station is accessible within minutes on foot.

Grand Hotel Minerva: Pros

- Heated rooftop pool with 360-degree city views and seasonal bar service - Original Carlo Scarpa architectural elements and extensive art collection throughout - Private calidarium spa tub available for exclusive guest bookings - Highest terrace section can be reserved for intimate dinners overlooking Florence

Grand Hotel Minerva: Cons

- 6 miles distance from Peretola Airport - Pool and rooftop terrace only operate seasonally from April to October

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Double Room
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1 person
175 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 Single bed
Heating
Air conditioning
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Duplex Suite
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4 persons
650 sq. feet 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
City view
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2 persons
240 sq. feet 
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Heating
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Getting around

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City Center
Florence1000 ft
Airports
Peretola (FLR) 4.2 mi
Galileo Galilei (PSA) 50.2 mi
Train
Florence Santa Maria Novella Railway Station1400 ft
Bus
Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

Enjoy premium amenities for a relaxing stay with your pet

General

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

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

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 center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • 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

  • 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
300 ft
Museums
Strozzi Palace
1400 ft
Church
Battistero di San Giovanni
2000 ft
Square
Piazza della Repubblica
1900 ft
Church
Ognissanti Church
1600 ft
Museums
Medici Chapel
1800 ft
Restaurants
Vincanto Ristorante
300 ft
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 29 Rosso
Il Grillo
400 ft
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 32r
Gelateria “Pasco”
200 ft
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 16R
La Cantinetta Wine Bar
300 ft
Via Della Scala 7
Caffe Santa Maria Novella
300 ft
Via della Scala 1/r
Verdoliva Trattoria Toscana
500 ft
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 25R
Ristorante il Coccodrillo
400 ft
Via della Scala 5
Trattoria al Trebbio
600 ft
Via delle Belle Donne 49r
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