Grand Hotel Minerva
Central Station area, Florence
“Florentine rooftop landmark”
MICHELIN Guide · Condé Nast Traveler
Vibe
A restored 19th-century palazzo on Piazza Santa Maria Novella, crowned by a famous rooftop pool overlooking the city.
“Florentine rooftop landmark”
A historic nineteenth-century palazzo framing the edge of Piazza Santa Maria Novella.
Mid-century architectural elements by Carlo Scarpa complemented by a comprehensive 2018 renovation.
A continuous Florentine hotel address welcoming guests to Santa Maria Novella since 1869.
Located on Piazza Santa Maria Novella, steps from the central station.
Rooms
Simple, modern rooms feature clean lines and mid-century touches, with select suites facing the church facade.
Backstory
Modernist architect Carlo Scarpa reshaped the historic 1869 palazzo mid-century, paving the way for its 2018 renovation.
Wellness
A heated rooftop pool sits high above the piazza, surrounded by loungers and skyline views of the Duomo.
The neighborhood
Set directly on Piazza Santa Maria Novella, the central station and Florence's Renaissance core are a short walk away.
“First there’s the location, on the Piazza Santa Maria Novella, right between the rail station and the historic city center.”
“A rooftop heated pool with 360-degree views of Florence’s Duomo and other city icons? Sign us up.”
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