Florence

Grand Hotel Minerva

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Float atop Florence at Grand Hotel Minerva. A heated rooftop pool is one of many reasons to stay at this elegant former palazzo, ideally located along Piazza Santa Maria Novella near the UNESCO World Heritage-designated city center. Classical grandeur meets mid-20th-century glamour in the 97 individually appointed rooms and suites, some with furnished terraces. Relax before dining on decadent Florentine fare in the art-filled restaurant, or head to the rooftop terrace for Negronis, nibbles, and knockout views.

Piazza S M Novella 16, 50123 Florence, Italy
Grand Hotel Minerva

About Grand Hotel Minerva

Insider tip

Learn traditional leather crafting with master artisans, create your own fragrance during a profumo workshop, or gain exclusive early entrance to the Duomo, Baptistery, and Brunelleschi’s Dome.

In the hotel’s own words

Fall into a blissful sleep at the Grand Hotel and wake up next to the façade of Santa Maria Novella, one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the center of Florence – so close you feel like you could touch the marble with the tip of your fingers. All the city's main landmarks and the luxury shopping district of Via Tornabuoni are just a 5-10 minute walk away.

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97 rooms and suites, a meticulous design that combines art with modern Italian craftsmanship. From the most intimate rooms with a view to duplex suites to spacious family solutions.

A bar with a swimming pool on the very top of a Thirteenth Century Palazzo, with a 360-degree view of the city and its monuments. Sip on our legendary Terrace Negroni, while taking in a breathtaking view of the Duomo as the sun sets over Florence. Open seasonally from April to October.

La Buona Novella, our restaurant, offers a refined dining experience with an elegant outdoor space overlooking the beautiful pedestrian square. From morning to evening, enjoy aperitivo, light snacks, and dinner featuring dishes inspired by traditional Tuscan cuisine with contemporary influences.

For those who like to stay active, our fitness center offers an inspiring view.

The rooms tell the story of the palazzo, of travelers who have walked through these walls for 200 years, and of seven centuries of art history. Works of art collected over time, some frescoes, a room with coffered ceilings from the 1300s; works by Emilio Greco, Renato Guttuso, Giuseppe Chiari, and that distinctive modernist architecture—legacy of the 1957 renovation by Maestro Carlo Scarpa, together with his friend and colleague Edoardo Detti.

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Grand Hotel Minerva is part of Collezione Em, a family-owned boutique Italian hotel group with properties in Florence, Forte dei Marmi and Venice, all available within the Virtuoso network.

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  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Additional $100 credit for suite bookings
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

8 room types.
Rooms
Bed options
1Premium Triple, Inner Courtyard View
A triple room overlooking the inner courtyard, with wooden floors and a day bed for a third guest.
1 King + 1 Day Bed or 2 Twins + 1 Day Bed
2Executive Triple Room
An executive triple room with wooden floors and a day bed for a third guest.
1 King + 1 Day Bed or 2 Twins + 1 Day Bed
3Deluxe Junior Suite, Some with Balcony
A junior suite with a separate living area; some rooms in this category have a private balcony with a great view.
Suites
Bed options
4Suite, Piazza View
A suite with a separate living area overlooking the piazza, with a sofa bed or day beds.
1 Sofa Bed
5Family Suite
A suite with a separate living area and a sofa bed or day beds, suited to families.
1 Sofa Bed
6428 Romantic Suite, Juliet Balcony, Church View, 4th Floor
Room 428, a suite on the 4th floor with a four-poster bed, a Juliet balcony, a church view, and two bathrooms.
1 Queen + 1 Sofa Bed
7113 Suite Duplex, Piazza View, Balcony
Room 113, a duplex suite over the piazza with a private balcony, a living room, and two bathrooms.
8Frescoed Suite, Piazza View, 1st Floor
A first-floor suite with a separate living room, a frescoed ceiling, and views over the piazza.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

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Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

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