Grand Hotel Minerva, Florence
About the Hotel
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.
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
Cons
6 miles distance from Peretola Airport
Pool and rooftop terrace only operate seasonally from April to October
Select your room type
Price and room availability calendar
Getting around
Easily find local transportation options to help you explore
Facilities
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
- Patio
- 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
Location
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