Grand Hotel Minerva
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 16 Florence, 50123 Italy Show on Map
Highlights
Italian family-owned Grand Hotel Minerva luxury hotel, completed in 2018 a multi-million dollar renovation of all 97 rooms and suites, as well as public areas, in celebration of the property's 150th Anniversary. Located in the heart of the city's center in Piazza Santa Maria Novella, the hotel is just a 5 to 10-minute walk from Florence's main attractions including the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Uffizi museum, Ponte Vecchio and the luxury shopping street of Via Tornabuoni. The sixth floor features a rooftop heated pool and bar (seasonal) with a breath-taking view of the city. All rooms and suites are spacious and offer an elegant, contemporary décor and magnificent views of Florence. Family Suites are also available. From April to October La Buona Novella Restaurant extends its doors "al fresco" for romantic candle lit dinners. A fitness center is available to the guests.
At a Glance
| Address | Piazza Santa Maria Novella 16 Florence, 50123 Italy |
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| Rooms | 97 |
| Check-in | 3:00 PM |
| Check-out | 12:00 PM |
| Nearest airport | Firenze (Florence) [Peretola], Italy — 4 miles |
| Dining and bars | Il Chiostro · La Buona Novella · La Buona Novella "Al Fresco" · The Bistrot Bar · The Rooftop Bar · Sky Lounge Terrace |
Service & Amenities
Facilities
- Fitness Center
- Business Center
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Meeting Rooms
- Rooftop Lounge
- Caldarium
Guest Services
- Babysitting on Request
- Luggage Storage
- Banquet Services
- Concierge
- Pet Friendly
- Turndown Service
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Baby Cribs Available
- Boutiques Nearby
- Daily Newspaper Upon Request
- Dry Cleaning
- In-room Safe Deposit Box
- Laundry Facilities
- Escort to Room
- Fax Service
- Pool Service
- Twice-Daily Housekeeping
- Chauffeur Service on Request
- In-room minibar
- Valet Service
- Electrical adapters & Power Converters for International Guests
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Complimentary Breakfast for Two Daily -
$100 USD Food and Beverage credit, per room, per stay (no cash value) -
Seasonal Welcome Amenity -
Complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi -
Room & Suite Upgrade at Check-In* -
Early Check-In* -
Late Check-Out*
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Dining
Il Chiostro
American Breakfast In this spacious room, flooded by light from large windows facing the hotel’s internal garden, guests enjoy a delicious American buffet breakfast. On the walls paintings by Maestro Chiari and a separate room is fully dedicated to the food display. The full, varied breakfast satisfies everyone with fresh food and mouth-watering recipes, with special consideration for those counting calories or requiring gluten-free foods. There will be plentiful fresh fruit, vegetables and you will also find a “Tuscan corner,” introducing you to Tuscan culinary tradition as soon as you wake up. Daily from 7:00 am until 10:30 am Sundays until 11:00 am
La Buona Novella
Lunch & Dinner Elegant and intimate the restaurant is located in the lobby area near the bar. Our chef, Tommaso Calonaci - two-time winner of “Il Cappello” the National Award by La Guida dell'Espresso - has taken some classic dishes from Florentine and Mediterranean traditions and reworked them with a contemporary twist. He uses local, seasonal ingredients to make sure the food is fresh and genuine, letting the guests enjoy the best of what nature and this land have to offer. Vegetarian and Tasting Menu are also available. A rich and varied wine list has been created to satisfy the guest taste and to pair with all dishes. Lunch: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Dinner: 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM Snack Menu: 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM
La Buona Novella "Al Fresco"
Lunch & DinnerFrom April to October - “La Buona Novella Restaurant” extends outdoors onto its elegant, inviting “Al Fresco” terrace. Guests lunch and dine in one of Florence’s finest piazzas. The culinary delights of the chef, the glow of the candles, the view of the façade of the Santa Maria Novella church so close you can almost touch it, and the sight of Brunelleschi’s Duomo come together create a dazzling experience delighting all of your senses. Lunch: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Dinner: 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM Snack Menu: 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM
The Bistrot Bar
Elegant yet welcoming the bar is located in the lobby area near the restaurant. It offers a wide variety of cocktails and spirits as well as teas and coffees. Snacks are served as well from a dedicated menu. In the wintertime it’s a perfect place for a hot chocolate, an Italian aperitivo (pre-dinner cocktail) or an after-dinner cocktail. 10:30 AM to 12:00 midnight Snacks: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
The Rooftop Bar
Open from May until September the bar is located on the 6th floor and serves guests relaxing at the pool. It also features a nice terrace with tables and chairs to enjoy drinks or snacks all day long. During the summer season this is the best place to gather for a drink enjoining an amazing view over the city highlights. Guests can also enjoy snacks, refreshing drinks, ice cream, salads, fruit or vegetable smoothies, and cold dishes. At 7 PM, hotel guests and the locals mingle on our rooftop terrace for an Italian-style happy hour or to enjoy a romantic sunset while sipping a glass of Prosecco or one of our bartender’s cocktails. Open: 11:00 AM to 12 midnight Snack Menu: 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Sky Lounge Terrace
It is a cozy terrace overlooking the hotel swimming-pool, a unique jewel that guests can reserve – weather permitting from May until September - for an exclusive dinner for up to 8. Candles, veils and flowers will be the perfect set up for a romantic dinner or a wedding proposal. Only set menu.
Rooms & Suites
Premium Double
Contemporary style & state-of-the-art technology for our entry level room with view over the Church Cloister, internal garden or inner courtyard view. FEATURES & AMENITIES Church cloister, internal garden or inner courtyard view Non-smoking Complimentary Wi-Fi hotspot Wooden floors Soundproofing doors and windows Tea & coffee facilities Complimentary bottled water, refreshed daily Mini bar Individual air conditioning Safe Smart TV with satellite and cable programs Turndown service BATHROOM Marble bathroom with bathtub or walk-in shower Hair dryer, and fine toiletries 110-volt plug in
Premium Double View
Contemporary style & state-of-the-art technology with great views over the Piazza and the façade of the Church of Santa Maria Novella. FEATURES & AMENITIES City View Non-smoking Complimentary Wi-Fi hotspot Wooden floors Soundproofing doors and windows Tea & coffee facilities Complimentary bottled water, refreshed daily Mini bar Individual air conditioning Safe Smart TV with satellite and cable programs Turndown service BATHROOM Marble bathroom with bathtub or walk-in shower Soft bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, and fine toiletries 110-volt plug in
Deluxe Double
Comfortable, refined rooms of about 260 sq. ft. with great views over the Piazza and the façade of the Church of Santa Maria Novella. Rooms placed on the highest floors also grant a view of the Dome and many other city monuments. Available with four poster bed, European King bed or two twin beds. Bathrooms are in marble and have either a walk-in shower or a bathtub. Some feature a walk-in closet. FEATURES & AMENITIES City View Non-smoking Complimentary Wi-Fi hotspot Wooden floors Soundproofing doors and windows Tea & coffee facilities Complimentary bottled water, refreshed daily Mini bar Individual air conditioning Safe Smart TV with satellite and cable programs Turndown service Most with a walk-in closet BATHROOM Marble bathroom with bathtub or walk-in shower Soft bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, and fine toiletries 110-volt plug in
Deluxe Junior Suite
Stylish comfort from 300 sq. ft. up. These romantic, elegant Junior Suites feature a cozy living corner with a sofa or an armchair, great views over the Cloister of the Church of Santa Maria Novella Church. Some have a Juliet balcony. Available with four poster bed, European King bed, or two twin beds. FEATURES & AMENITIES Cloisters or City View Some with Juliet Balcony Living area Non-smoking Complimentary Wi-Fi hotspot Wooden floors Soundproofing doors and windows Tea & coffee facilities Complimentary bottled water, refreshed daily Mini bar Individual air conditioning Safe Smart TV with satellite and cable programs Turndown service BATHROOM Marble bathroom with bathtub or walk-in shower Soft bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, and fine toiletries 110-volt plug in
Suite
Suites are made up of sophisticated featuring spacious rooms (from 400 sq. ft) with a luxurious and contemporary design. A door separates the living area, with sofa bed, from the bedroom. Their sumptuous marble bathrooms have a bathtub or a walk-in shower. All Suites afford amazing views over the Piazza and the façade of the Church of Santa Maria Novella. From those on upper floors you can also admire the Duomo and many other city monuments. FEATURES & AMENITIES City View Some with French Balcony Livingroom with convertible sofa Non-smoking Complimentary Wi-Fi hotspot Wooden floors Soundproofing doors and windows Tea & coffee facilities Complimentary bottled water, refreshed daily Mini bar Individual air conditioning Safe Smart TV with satellite and cable programs Turndown service Most with a walk-in closet BATHROOM Marble bathroom with bathtub or walk-in shower Soft bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, and fine toiletries 110-volt plug in
402: Romantic Room
Room 402 is a perfect nest for a romantic stay in Florence, spending lazy hours in its refined four poster bed, enjoying great views over the city. The room features an extraordinarily spacious bathroom with a chromo therapy shower and a spacious bathtub. This unique Deluxe Room overlooks the square of Santa Maria Novella. The backdrop is the city’s skyline of red tiled roofs and towers and monuments, including the world-renowned “Duomo”. A walk-in closet is available. FEATURES & AMENITIES Duomo View Non-smoking Complimentary Wi-Fi hotspot Wooden floors Soundproofing doors and windows Tea & coffee facilities Complimentary bottled water, refreshed daily Mini bar Individual air conditioning Safe Smart TV with satellite and cable programs Turndown service Walk-in closet BATHROOM Marble bathroom with two washbasins, chromo therapy shower and a spacious bathtub Soft bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, and fine toiletries 110-volt plug in
Terrace Junior Suite 106
Located on the first floor, our largest Junior Suite (450 sq. ft.) features a spacious terrace of 400 sq.ft. Comfortable and stylish, the suite has a convertible sofa in the living space. Overlooking the interior hotel garden this room is also very quiet. The fully furnished terrace makes our guests’ experience special. This room interconnects with another Junior Suite to accommodate up to 6 guests. FEATURES & AMENITIES Internal Garden View 400 sq. ft. fully equipped terrace Living corner with convertible sofa Non-smoking Complimentary Wi-Fi hotspot Wooden floors Soundproofing doors and windows Tea & coffee facilities Complimentary bottled water, refreshed daily Mini bar Individual air conditioning Safe Smart TV with satellite and cable programs Turndown service Walk-in closet BATHROOM Marble bathroom with walk-in shower Soft bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, and fine toiletries 110-volt plug in
103: Open Space Frescoed Suite
Set on the 'piano nobile' and interconnecting with the #104 Frescoed Suite, its style is a world apart. It covers 550 square ft. and consists of one bedroom, one bathroom and a spacious living area with a convertible sofa. The ceilings are embellished with 19th-century frescoes, and it is sumptuously furnished exclusively with antiques combined with contemporary furniture and pieces of art. Together with the Frescoed Suite it becomes a two-bedroom suite with two bathrooms (1,200 square ft.) with windows and balcony overlooking the wonderful Piazza Santa Maria Novella for up to 6 guests. FEATURES & AMENITIES City View French Balcony 19th century frescoes Antique Furniture and contemporary art pieces Living corner with convertible sofa Non-smoking Complimentary Wi-Fi hotspot Wooden floors Soundproofing doors and windows Tea & coffee facilities Complimentary bottled water, refreshed daily Mini bar Individual air conditioning Safe Smart TV with satellite and cable programs Turndown service BATHROOM Marble bathroom with bath tub and walk-in shower Soft bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, and fine toiletries 110-volt plug in
Frescoed Suite 104
Set on the 'piano nobile' and interconnecting with the Open Space Frescoed Suite, its style is a world apart. It covers 650 sq. ft. and consists of one bedroom, one bathroom and a spacious living room separated by an antique and decorated door. The suite’s ceilings are embellished with 19th-century frescoes, and it is sumptuously furnished exclusively with antiques combined with contemporary furniture and pieces of art. Together with the Open Space Frescoed Suite it becomes a two-bedroom suite with two bathrooms (1,200 sq. ft.) with windows and balcony overlooking the wonderful Piazza Santa Maria Novella for up to 7 guests. FEATURES & AMENITIES City View 19th century frescoes Antique Furniture and contemporary art pieces Livingroom with convertible sofa Non-smoking Complimentary Wi-Fi hotspot Wooden floors Soundproofing doors and windows Tea & coffee facilities Complimentary bottled water, refreshed daily Mini bar Individual air conditioning Safe Smart TV with satellite and cable programs Turndown service BATHROOM Marble bathroom with bath tub Soft bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, and fine toiletries 110-volt plug in
428 Romantic Suite
Suite 428 is peerless for its style, comfort and view. Situated on the fourth floor, the view it affords through its large windows and from its Juliet balcony is unparalleled, letting guests gaze over Florence's roofs and the façade and cloisters of the church of Santa Maria Novella. Guests are so close to the green and white marbles of the facade that will be able to see every one of Alberti's magnificent friezes. The luxurious, comfortable suite is about 550 square ft and features a four-poster bed, a separate living area with sofa bed and two bathrooms. FEATURES & AMENITIES Santa Maria Novella church façade and cloister view Juliet Balcony Living room with convertible sofa Non-smoking Complimentary Wi-Fi hotspot Wooden floors Soundproofing doors and windows Tea & coffee facilities Complimentary bottled water, refreshed daily Mini bar Individual air conditioning Safe Smart TV with satellite and cable programs Turndown service BATHROOM Two full marble bathrooms. One with walk-in shower (serving the living room) and one with bathtub 110-volt plug in
Suite Duplex
Spacious bi-level open suite featuring a cozy sleeping area on a mezzanine floor, a wide living room on the lower level (with two-day beds) and two bathrooms (one for each floor). The Duplex Suite boasts great views of Santa Maria Novella Square through its large ceiling high windows. FEATURES & AMENITIES Santa Maria Novella Square view Sleeping area on the mezzanine floor with European King Size Bed and bathroom Living Room on the lower floor with two day-beds and bathroom Non-smoking Complimentary Wi-Fi hotspot Wooden floors Soundproofing doors and windows Tea & coffee facilities Complimentary bottled water, refreshed daily Mini bar Individual air conditioning Safe Smart TV with satellite and cable programs Turndown service Walk-in closet BATHROOM Two Marble bathroom per floor with walk-in shower or bathtub Soft bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, and fine toiletries 110-volt plug in
Premium Triple
Contemporary style & advanced technology. Available with European King Size Bed or two Twin Beds and a day bed From 240 sq. ft. Very quiet and overlooking either the Santa Maria Novella Cloisters, the hotel garden, or the inner courtyard. FEATURES & AMENITIES Church cloister, internal garden or inner courtyard view Non-smoking Complimentary Wi-Fi hotspot Wooden floors Soundproofing doors and windows Tea & coffee facilities Complimentary bottled water, refreshed daily Mini bar Individual air conditioning Safe Smart TV with satellite and cable programs Turndown service BATHROOM Marble bathroom with bathtub or walk-in shower Hair dryer, and fine toiletries 110-volt plug in
Executive Triple Room
Perfect for a family of three looking for some more space than in a Premium Triple. This room is approximately 300 sq ft, a stylish and elegant accommodation featuring a comfortable bedroom and a living area with a sofa bed or day bed. FEATURES & AMENITIES Church cloister, internal garden or inner courtyard view Livingroom with convertible sofa or day-bed Non-smoking Complimentary Wi-Fi hotspot Wooden floors Soundproofing doors and windows Tea & coffee facilities Complimentary bottled water, refreshed daily Mini bar Individual air conditioning Safe Smart TV with satellite and cable programs Turndown service BATHROOM Marble bathroom with bathtub or walk-in shower Soft bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, and fine toiletries 110-volt plug
Connecting Premium Rooms
Two interconnecting Premium rooms — both with double or two twin Beds. Each room has one fully equipped marble bathroom, one with walk in-shower, one with bathtub. Very quiet and overlooking either the Santa Maria Novella Cloisters, or the hotel garden.The ideal solution for a family vacation. Interconnecting rooms are guaranteed at time of booking. FEATURES & AMENITIES Church cloister, internal garden or inner courtyard view Non-smoking Complimentary Wi-Fi hotspot Wooden floors Soundproofing doors and windows Tea & coffee facilities Complimentary bottled water, refreshed daily Mini bar Individual air conditioning Safe Smart TV with satellite and cable programs Turndown service BATHROOM 2 Marble bathrooms: one with bathtub and one with walk-in shower Soft bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, and fine toiletries 110-volt plug in
Family Suites
Family suites include the bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a separate living room with a sofa bed or two daybeds, covering about 400 sq. ft., and are ideal for a family of four. FEATURES & AMENITIES Church cloister, internal garden or inner courtyard view Livingroom with convertible sofa or 2 day-bed Non-smoking Complimentary Wi-Fi hotspot Wooden floors Soundproofing doors and windows Tea & coffee facilities Complimentary bottled water, refreshed daily Mini bar Individual air conditioning Safe Smart TV with satellite and cable programs Turndown service BATHROOM Marble bathroom with bathtub or walk-in shower Soft bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, and fine toiletries 110-volt plug in
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Firenze (Florence) [Peretola], Italy4 mi
