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Hotel HermitagevsGrand Hotel Minerva
Hotel Hermitage and Grand Hotel Minerva are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Hermitage scores marginally higher than Grand Hotel Minerva. Hotel Hermitage is ranked #39 in Florence with positive reviews from 5 publications such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Oyster.
Hotel Hermitage
Frommer's
Fodor's
Star Service
Rough Guide
Oyster
The Telegraph
Vicolo Marzio 1, Piazza del Pesce, 50122 Florence
From $72/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This ever-popular hotel is located right at the foot of the Ponte Vecchio. The rooms are of moderate size. ... Their famous roof terrace is covered in bright flowers." Full review
Fodor's "All rooms here are decorated with lively wallpaper, and some have views of Palazzo Vecchio and others of the Arno." Full review
Star Service "The rates here would be shocking if not for the hotel's effusive staff and fetching rooftop terrace." Full review
Rough Guide "Pre-booking is recommended year-round to secure one of the 28 rooms in this three-star hotel right next to the Ponte Vecchio."
OysterMid-Range
"The 28-room, three-pearl Hotel Hermitage is a traditionally styled property right by Ponte Vecchio and a 15-minute walk from the train station." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This much-loved doll’s house of a hotel is reassuringly old-fashioned and offers a peerless location, pretty rooms, value for money and one of the best breakfast spots in the city." Full review
Grand Hotel Minerva
Michelin Guide Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness Star Service Rough Guide The Telegraph
Afar Magazine Frommer's
Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
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."
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
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Rooms in this high-end hotel are light and bright, with cream colours dominating the décor." Full review
