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Reviews of Grand Hotel Minerva 4 stars

Piazza Santa Maria Novella 16, Santa Maria Novella, 50123 Florence, Italy

#91 of 380 hotels in Florence

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 365 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 10 December 2022

    10
    a first time visit to Firenze that was better than ever imagined.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing, I intend to return.

    located near the train station in the heart of Florence. we had a wonderful view of the Duomo from our room. excellent gym, excellent buffet breakfast with charming staff.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Premium Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beautiful location very central and easy to walk everythere but not jam-packed full of tourists like the cathedral just a short walk away. Very close to the train station but on this lovely plaza so doesn't seem that close when you're there. Beautiful hotel, very nice and helpful staff. Would love to come back when the pool is open - but was there in November!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the style of the hotel-the details- the suite - the furniture

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2022

    9.0
    very nice hotel, classy and spacious, excellent staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    elevator

    excellent location, quite room even when facing the piazza

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2022

    10
    wonderful family vacation!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    beautiful property, wonderful personnel and great location with the most amazing views of the Duomo and Santa Maria de Novella!!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2022

    10
    Truly beautiful hotel , you will not be disappointed. staff could not do enough for you and feels very luxurious from th
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really rated this hotel. Perhaps the bar prices are a little expensive so not a lot of people using at night but v nice , could attract more if more affordable.

    Exceptional Hotel , ideal location for Florence . Amazing views from the roof terrace . Staff extremely helpful , professional and courteous particularly the reception staff . Decor very tasteful and a lovely atmosphere. Room very high standard and spotless throughout.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Double Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had a suite for two days, which was great, but due to availability we had to change to a smaller room. The bathroom in that room was terrible. The toilet and bidet were crunched to each other. For the value, I would never stay in that room again.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2022

    10
    Absolutely perfect. Clean. Cozy. Friendly. Great rooftop views for memorial picture taking. Perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This property is fantastic. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The room cozy and clean. The rooftop pool and lounge absolutely amazing. The morning breakfast was delicious and offered a variety of choices. The location was perfect.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2022

    8.0
    excelent
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Premium Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    coffee urn in the room

    great!!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2022

    10
    A Gem
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Premium Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room is a little small.

    The decor is stunning and tasteful. The staff is professional, friendly, and smart. The rooms are lovely and the bathrooms are beautiful. Couldn't have a better location.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2022

    8.0
    Good for a one night stsy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No coffee/ tea facilities in room. Hairdryer was a cheap little one that stopped working( was immediately replaced). Beds could have been a little softer

    Stunning foyer area. Staff very helpful and attentive

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2022

    9.0
    Just great. Proper old fashioned service in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Double Room with City View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    The best location in Florence. Fantastic staff. Great breakfast. Proper housekeeping. Just fabulous.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2022

    10
    We had a great stay at Grand Hotel Minerva, thx a lot.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Romantic Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a good idea if there would be some different items with more diversity in breakfast everyday.

    The location was great and very close to most of landmarks, the room was spacious and really romantic like its name and the breakfast was really good as well. Just one point, as we were there for 5 days we have not seen diversity in day to day breakfast, but with no doubt it was really good per se.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2022

    10
    Great location. Lovely room with a super comfortable bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Lovely room with a super comfortable bed.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2022

    10
    Great location with fantastic roof garden and pool!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    They should have got the fifth star ;)

    Roof garden, pool and bar was great! Excellent breakfast. Top location. Friendly staff (I should have started with the staff). Five minutes from the train station, and another three from the river. Valet parking.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2022

    10
    Fabulous location, and the bonus of a pool.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location, and the rooftop pool is a fantastic bonus. The hotel room was very nice - we had one of the standard doubles - functional and very clean. We asked for a kettle and tea/coffee which came immediately. The rooftop bar is a nice treat, but drinks and food are very expensive - €15 for a glass of wine. Breakfast was good with some very nice cakes served each day, as well as fruit, yogurts, hams and cheeses, different breads, eggs, bacon, mushrooms. The coffee wasn’t the best we’d had in Italy, and tasted quite bitter. However, it’s well worth a stay here just for the pool and the views!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2022

    8.0
    Excellent but needed to be based on price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2022

    8.0
    Super location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They mentioned that rooms have sound proof but the noise from uper floor and from staff near the room was soo annoying! And having only one slow elevator was not convinient !

    The location

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2022

    10
    Beautiful stay in Florence
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Na

    The location was perfect for all the sights and in a very attractive square. Roof top pool and bar were special. Beds very comfy good breakfast choice and the staff were lovely

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2022

    8.0
    beautiful hotel, beautiful location, inconsistent wi-fi and room service
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    But for both nights we stayed, we had no wi-fi connection in room 129, so we could not check-in for our flights online nor could we receive important notices (such as flight delays and seat switches) we had signed up for from airlines). We also could not utilize wi-fi to watch shows from Netflix etc. so we watched no TV (all other channels were Italian TV). Also, the first night - we only had shampoo and soap. I luckily always snag a bottle of conditioner and body lotion from hotels that provide them, just in case the next one does not. The next day, everything was provided...but we were desperate for it on the first day and were sticking our fingers into bottles to get the last drop out. We didn't feel like calling from the desk ... the note about being able to call the front desk we if forgot supplies was not in the bathroom so we didn't know we could do it. We saw the note the next day when all the usual supplies were provided to us. Also, the rooftop swimming pool was open between 9am - 7pm. I really wanted to use it before I started my day, or after a long hot day out around the city. It seemed to be available for people who spent their late morning and early evenings un the hotel. I actually booked the hotel for the swimming pool and never used it... who stays in the hotel to use the pool past 9am and come to the hotel just to swim before dinner time?

    Loved everything...location, breakfast, staff at breakfast

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2022

    10
    very nice and the stuff is very Friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    the hotel is really nice

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2022

    9.0
    Spectacular location, beautiful hotel and attentive staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were there in late August and the AC was not very good.

    The location was spectacular. We don’t think there was a better location in Florence to stay! the rooftop bar had a stunning view. In the heart of shops & restaurants.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The drinks are very expensive

    The location is amazing! The rooftop pool was the best to cool off during the summer heat. Breakfast was excellent.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2022

    10
    Fantastic stay for a few nights in Florence
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could’ve been more varied and the pool was crowded

    The hotel was in a perfect location and beautiful inside. I also really appreciated the availability of a gym. Staff were so helpful and lovely

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2022

    9.0
    We had a pleasant stay.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    No coffee or tea station in the room. and No iron and ironing board upon request.The ironing facility that they do offer is at a fee.

    Staff amazing, location excellent and a good breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2022

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