Grand Hotel MinervavsIl Salviatino Firenze
Both Il Salviatino and Grand Hotel Minerva are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Il Salviatino ranks significantly better than Grand Hotel Minerva. Il Salviatino is ranked #5 in Florence with recommendations from 13 sources including Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Concierge.
Grand Hotel Minerva
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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."
OysterLuxury
"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 "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 "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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Rough Guide "A large four-star with big rooms; the superior ones overlook the piazza."
Tablet19.4
"Florence isn’t exactly short on impressive hotels, but the Grand Hotel Minerva stands out in a few categories. First there’s the location, on the Piazza Santa Maria Novella, right between..." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A busy, four-star hotel with a great location and excellent services and facilities. The USP is the rooftop pool and terrace." Full review
Afar Magazine "Situated right in the heart of the city center, this four star hotel overlooks a charming square...the staff are excellent and the facilities are equally impressive. " Full review
Frommer's "The quietly stylish rooms...with cream tones, natural wood, tan leather, and travertine bathrooms. Each one is well soundproofed against neighbors and outdoor noise. " Full review
Il Salviatino Firenze Michelin Guide
Concierge
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Via del Salviatino, 21, 50137 Florence
From $438/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Michelin Guide "Luxury is evident... A truly idyllic place to stay!"
Concierge "Staying here is probably as close as you'll get to the cultured expatriates-in-Florence spirit of a Henry James novel."
Fodor's "Staff, called "ambassadors," are always available while remaining invisible when you want them to be." Full review
Tablet19.2
"A place like Il Salviatino is much more about atmosphere than about services and facilities, and a little goes quite a long way." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A palatial 15th-century villa has been converted into a superb hotel offering a 21st-century perspective on its aristocratic past."
Star Service "With views of the Duomo from a distance, this is a classically-proportioned patrician villa with a pool, eclectically appointed common areas and guest rooms, and a very good restaurant." Full review
OysterLuxury
"This updated 15th-century villa, located on top of a hill just two miles north of Florence, offers five-pearl luxury in a stunning setting." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Austere, 14th-century patrician villa meets 21st-century luxury hotel here, and the mix is a winning one." Full review
Afar Magazine "A painstakingly restored villa-turned-boutique-hotel set on sprawling grounds overlooking Florence’s scenic rooftops, Il Salviatino is thoroughly modern where it counts." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A patrician villa surrounded by acres of well-tended formal gardens in the hills above the city." Full review
