Grand Hotel Minerva

We had a wonderful stay at the Grand Hotel Minerva in Florence. Our accommodations in a junior suite were perfect. A special thanks goes to Alessandro, the front desk manager, who took a genuine interest in making sure we were well cared for not only in the hotel, but in Florence as a whole. The check-in process was quick and easy. Our suite was clean, spacious, and had all the amenities one could need. The hotel’s location is unbeatable—right in the heart of Florence. We were able to walk everywhere, day and night. The buffet breakfast offered a nice variety. The entire staff went above and beyond always greeting us with a smile. After a day filled with sightseeing and shopping, the rooftop pool provided a perfect place to relax in the afternoon before dinner. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay than the Grand Hotel Minerva, and will definitely stay there again the next time we are in Florence.

Beautiful hotel. All the staff were helpful and friendly. The room was spotless and comfy bed. The rooftop pool was a real highlight with incredible views across Florence and to the Duomo, perfect for cooling off after sightseeing on a hot day! Location is also perfect, 5 minute walk from the tram at SNM which you can hop on to the airport and short walk to the Duomo.

There are fewer pleasures greater than swimming the balmy evening away in the rooftop pool with the Duomo a few hundred yards in the background, and a negroni sitting invitingly by the poolside. This is a fantastic hotel with excellent service, well tended rooms, good breakfasts and one of the most tasteful and attractive lobbies of anywhere I have known. We were determined to try out the gastronomic fare in other Florentine eateries but frankly there was little to gain by it and we gave up, much better to eat dinner in the excellent hotel restaurant and stagger upstairs into a sumptuous bed, to awake ready for another day of art, shopping and excess. Having returned home I am now on a soup and water diet until my next visit.

We didn't stay at the hotel but the staff was so sweet and talkative about everything from Florence to personal trips. The hotels rooftop bar has an amazing view that should be experienced. Again, the staff was so sweet and nice, they made our experience so great!

The Grand Hotel Minerva is in an incredible location right next to the beautiful Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. The lively Santa Maria Novella Piazza sits right in front of the hotel and not only made it easy to find restaurants close by but also serenaded us with musical concerts at night. It was a several minute walk to get to all of the attractions at Piazza del Duomo and only a few minutes further to get to the Uffizi or Ponte Vecchio. The staff during breakfast really worked hard to make sure you had everything you needed. The buffet had a little bit of everything from pastries, meat and cheeses and yogurts to eggs and bacon. The rooftop pool came in handy several times as it was unseasonably scorching in Florence during our stay. After walking around all day, it felt great to cool down and relax while enjoying an incredible 360 degree view of Florence. Having a rooftop bar to order drinks from was the cherry on top. The best part of our stay here was that we were upgraded to one of their largest suites! The room had beautiful painted ceilings and a large space to sprawl out. And the balcony made a great place to hang out and enjoy those evening concerts.