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Grand Hotel Minerva vs Torre di Bellosguardo
Both hotels are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Torre di Bellosguardo is preferred by most writers compared to Grand Hotel Minerva. Torre di Bellosguardo has a TripExpert Score of 85 with endorsements from 9 publications such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Grand Hotel Minerva
Michelin Guide
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
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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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Torre di Bellosguardo
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
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2 Via Roti Michelozzi, 50124 Florence
From $198 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Simple yet elegant... It has a magical, fairy tale atmosphere."
Frommer's
"With its echoey halls, airy loggias, and imposing stone staircases, the Bellosguardo feels just a few flickering torches shy of the Middle Ages -- exactly its attraction."
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Fodor's
"Bellosguardo means "beautiful view"; given the view of Florence you get here, the name is fitting."
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Travel + Leisure
"Situated atop the hill of Bellosguardo, this distinctive hotel is housed in a Renaissance-era villa built around a 14th-century tower."
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DK Eyewitness
"Far from the crowds, but with the city at its feet, the views from the 16th-century tower of this 14th-century villa are unparalleled."
