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Grand Hotel Minerva vs Hotel Lungarno

Hotel Lungarno and Grand Hotel Minerva are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Lungarno is preferred by most reviewers compared to Grand Hotel Minerva. Hotel Lungarno comes in at #8 in Florence with approval from 14 reviews like Afar Magazine, Forbes Travel Guide and Concierge.

Grand Hotel Minerva
Grand Hotel Minerva
8 / 10
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 16, 50123 Florence
From $142 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Elegantly furnished guestrooms... welcoming atmosphere."
Oyster 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." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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." Full review
DK Eyewitness 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 Star Service
"Grand Hotel Minerva is the piazza's best option for families, small groups and business travelers. " Full review
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Hotel Lungarno
Hotel Lungarno
8 / 10
Borgo San Jacopo 14, 50125 Florence
From $293 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Every corner of the hotel is stylish and elegant."
Concierge Concierge
"The first choice for travelers who prefer smaller hotels but don't want to sacrifice top-class personal service and supercentral location."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Many rooms and suites here have private terraces that jut out right over the Arno, granting stunning views of the Palazzo Vecchio and the Lungarno." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Romantic, riverside Lungarno has suntrap terraces and around 450 original artworks on the walls." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
World's Best Hotels
"Antiques-filled medieval stone tower and addition in a location on the Arno's quieter south bank, near Palazzo Pitti and the Ponte Vecchio." Full review
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