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Grand Hotel Minerva vs Hotel Alba Palace
Both properties are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Alba Palace ranks marginally better than Grand Hotel Minerva. Hotel Alba Palace comes in at #33 in Florence with approval from 3 publications including Michelin Guide, Oyster and Star Service.
Grand Hotel Minerva
Michelin Guide
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
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Piazza Santa Maria Novella 16, 50123 Florence
From $142 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Michelin Guide
"Elegantly furnished guestrooms... welcoming atmosphere."
Oyster
Luxury
"If asked to picture a postcard version of Florence, the views from the Grand Hotel Minerva are most likely what would come to mind."
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Travel + Leisure
"Behind a traditional gold-and-stucco exterior, this five-story medieval structure is now a four-star hotel furnished by architects Detti and Scarpa."
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DK Eyewitness
"With its rooftop swimming pool, the Grand Minerva does full justice to the romance of Florence. Watching the sunset from here or from the adjacent bar is a memorable experience."
Star Service
"Grand Hotel Minerva is the piazza's best option for families, small groups and business travelers.
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Hotel Alba Palace
Star Service
Oyster
Michelin Guide
Via della Scala, 22/38r, 50123 Florence
From $60 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"This is an affordable, family friendly hotel that provides comfortable accommodations and a convenient location just two short blocks from the train station and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella."
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Oyster
Mid-Range
"In a convenient location near Santa Maria Novella Station, the mid-range Hotel Alba Palace is a mid-range hotel is walking distance to several of Florence’s top attractions."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This is one of the world's greatest museums."
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