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Palazzo dal Borgo vs Grand Hotel Minerva

Both Palazzo dal Borgo Hotel Aprile and Grand Hotel Minerva are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Palazzo dal Borgo Hotel Aprile is preferred by most writers compared to Grand Hotel Minerva. Palazzo dal Borgo Hotel Aprile comes in at 76 with approval from 4 reviews such as Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and oyster.com.

Palazzo dal Borgo
Palazzo dal Borgo
7 / 10
Via della Scala, 6, 50123 Florence
From $86 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The friendly Aprile fills a semi-restored 15th-century palazzo on this busy hotel-laden street near the station." Full review
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The street noise gets through even the double glazing, so light sleepers will want to request a room off the road.
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Every bedroom is different in this gorgeous 15th-century palazzo: some have original frescoes, and some overlook an inner courtyard or the cloisters of Santa Maria Novella."
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Hotel Palazzo Dal Borgo Aprile is a family-run hotel in a Renaissance building." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Once owned by the Medici, this palazzo features frescoed ceilings, period paintings and spacious rooms."
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Ask for a room overlooking the courtyard since the streets can be quite noisy.
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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Request a smoke-free room when booking.
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