Grand Hotel Minerva – A Favorite for Families in Florence
About the Hotel
Rooms with Views
Grand Hotel Minerva offers 97 rooms and suites, each designed with modern Italian craftsmanship. Options include guest rooms, family solutions, and unique suites with frescoes or balconies. Many rooms overlook the Cathedral of Santa Maria Novella, the Duomo, or the Cloisters. Amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi, smart TVs, Italian marble bathrooms with rainfall showers, and Smeg tea makers. The 103 Open Space Frescoed Suite features original frescoes and a balcony facing the square.
Dining & Drinks
Breakfast is served in a modernist room designed by Carlo Scarpa, featuring Tuscan products and a vegan corner. La Buona Novella restaurant serves Florentine cuisine with a focus on local ingredients. The rooftop pool bar, open seasonally from April to October, offers cocktails like the Terrace Negroni and gourmet snacks. Private dinners can be arranged on the rooftop terrace with views of the Duomo.
Rooftop Pool & Art
The sixth-floor rooftop pool provides a 360-degree view of Florence, including the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio. Open from April to October, the heated pool is reserved for hotel guests during the day. The hotel houses an extensive art collection, featuring works by Carlo Scarpa, Giuseppe Chiari, and Emilio Greco. The lobby and breakfast room display modernist design elements and historical paintings.
Central Florence Location
The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Florence Santa Maria Novella train station, with direct connections to Milan, Rome, and Venice. Nearby landmarks include the Duomo (0.5 km), Ponte Vecchio (0.5 km), and the Uffizi Gallery (1 km). The Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, with its 15th-century marble façade, is steps from the hotel. Biking through Florence's narrow streets is a convenient way to explore.
Services & Experiences
Concierge services arrange private tours, leather-making workshops, and early access to the Duomo. The hotel offers a calidarium (hot tub) for relaxation and can organize pizza-making or gelato classes for families. Meeting rooms with natural light and high-speed Wi-Fi are available for events. Complimentary airport or train station transfers are included with suite bookings.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid 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
- 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
Location
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