Grand Hotel Minerva, Florence
About the Hotel
Rooms and Suites
Grand Hotel Minerva offers 97 rooms and suites, each with a blend of art and Italian design. Guests can select accommodations ranging from rooms with views to duplex suites and family options. Most rooms frame views of Florence, including the Duomo and the Cloisters of Santa Maria Novella. Rooms feature amenities such as air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, smart TVs with satellite channels, a fully stocked minibar, Italian oak flooring, and Italian marble bathrooms with luxury bath products. Some rooms also offer tea/coffee makers, terraces, and soundproofing.
Dining Options
The hotel features multiple dining experiences, from breakfast to nightcaps. La Buona Novella, with views of Santa Maria Novella square, provides Florentine flavors. The breakfast room, designed by Carlo Scarpa, offers a buffet of Tuscan products and pastries, alongside art by Giuseppe Chiari. The pool bar offers snacks and pizzas. Chef Tommaso Calonaci creates dishes from Florentine and Mediterranean traditions, with a focus on local vegetables.
Leisure and Amenities
On the sixth floor, guests can access a scenic terrace with views of the Church of Santa Maria Novella, the Duomo, Giotto's bell tower, and Palazzo Vecchio. A rooftop swimming pool and pool bar are open seasonally from April to October. The Calidarium features a Jacuzzi. The hotel displays a collection of art and design, including works by Carlo Scarpa, Giuseppe Chiari, and Emilio Greco.
Location & Accessibility
Grand Hotel Minerva is a 10-minute walk from Florence Santa Maria Novella train station and 10 km from Peretola Airport. It is within walking distance of attractions including Piazza del Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery, and Ponte Vecchio. Guests can explore nearby landmarks such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria Novella and the Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore.
Hotel Services
The hotel provides services focusing on customer satisfaction, including room preferences. It features a boutique congress center with four meeting rooms with natural light and internet. The rooftop terrace is available for private dinners and events. The hotel offers customized experiences such as leather crafting workshops and perfume creation with Aquaflor.
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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
- 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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