FirstSuites Score 10.07 out of 10, EMPTYJET 6★
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
Florence · Italy
92.0EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$$$from ~$3,328 / night
- City
- Wellness
- Romantic
EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET rank #3111
Grand Hotel Minerva
Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.
4,216 guest reviews analysed
Florence, Italy
Distinctions
Hotel distinction
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
90.3 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 4,216 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google, Booking.com, Agoda and Trip.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- city breaks
- couples
- food & wine
- long stays
About Grand Hotel Minerva
Grand Hotel Minerva is an EMPTYJET property located in Florence, Italy, with 97 rooms and a history dating back to 1958. Guests can experience fine Italian cuisine at La Buona Novella restaurant, enjoy drinks at the Bistrot Bar or La Terrazza Pool Bar, and take advantage of the rooftop swimming pool. The hotel is situated next to the façade of Santa Maria Novella, providing a notable Florentine setting.
Dining options and the rooftop pool create a well-rounded experience for visitors seeking comfort and local flavour in a central Florence location. The property blends established hospitality with Italian culinary traditions.
Why it stands out
Grand Hotel Minerva is listed as an EMPTYJET property for its central Florence location, established history, and amenities including La Buona Novella restaurant and a rooftop pool. Its proximity to Santa Maria Novella and multiple dining venues make it a notable choice for travellers seeking both convenience and authentic Italian experiences.
Key facts
- Keys
- 97 rooms
- Opened / renovated
- 1958
- Architecture
- 1958 renovation by Maestro Carlo Scarpa and Edoardo Detti, symbol of Italian modernist architecture
- Type
- City
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Swimming pool — The most spectacular rooftop pool
Dining
- Multiple restaurants — evidence: fine Italian dinner in the magical atmosphere of La Buona Novella restaurant
- Bar — Bistrot Bar
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Services
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- MICHELIN GuideOne Key
- VirtuosoMember
- American ExpressThe Hotel Collection
- American Express The Hotel Collection
Location
43.7740, 11.2491 · approximatePosition is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial6 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia5 fields
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