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Grand Hotel MinervavsHotel Silla
Both hotels are endorsed by experts. On balance, Grand Hotel Minerva is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel Silla. Grand Hotel Minerva is ranked #41 in Florence with approval from 7 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, Rough Guide and Oyster.
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
Hotel Silla Frommer's DK Eyewitness Oyster
EuroCheapo
Fodor's Lonely Planet
Via dei Renai, 5, 50100 Florence
From $63/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "The friendly, skilled staff should make this hotel better known; word-of-mouth keeps it regularly full in pricey Florence, despite its refreshing low profile." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Located in a beautiful 16th-century building, this family-run hotel on the Oltrarno side of the river is reached through an elegant courtyard."
OysterMid-Range
"With a lovely courtyard patio, the hotel’s rooms are tasteful and classically decorated, equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Buffet breakfast is free." Full review
EuroCheapo "Located in the Oltrarno neighborhood on the south side of the Arno River, the Hotel Silla exudes an old-fashioned charm." Full review
Fodor's "Rooms in this 15th-century palazzo, entered through a courtyard lined with potted plants and sculpture-filled niches, are simply furnished and walls are papered; some have views of the Arno." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Once the leaves fall in autumn, several rooms and the breakfast terrace enjoy beguiling views across the Arno; otherwise, the outlook is green." Full review
