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Grand Hotel MinervavsThe Place Firenze
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, JK Place Firenze ranks significantly better than Grand Hotel Minerva. JK Place Firenze has a TripExpert Score of 91 with positive reviews from 15 publications like Oyster, Jetsetter and Star Service.
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
The Place Firenze Michelin Guide
Concierge
Fodor's DK Eyewitness Star Service Rough Guide Afar Magazine
Jetsetter Oyster Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 7, 50123 Florence
From $464/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Stylish... a surprising mix of luxury and individual details."
Concierge "Since opening in 2003, J.K. Place has quickly become one of the city's most sought-after hotels, especially by a young, hip fashionable crowd."
Fodor's "Hard to spot from the street, these sumptuous appointments provide all the comforts of a luxe home away from home." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A hip town house hotel with contemporary lines and a high design ethos. There is a stunning rooftop terrace – its Lounge is Florence’s coolest bar."
Star Service "Understated yet over the top, Lewis Carroll would have loved this stylish bolt-hole, the perfect place to take tea with the March Hare and jovial Mad Hatter." Full review
Rough Guide "One of the most appealing of Florence·sdesigner hotels occupies afine eighteenth-century building on Piazza Santa Maria Novella."
Afar Magazine "Set amid the buzz of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, this onetime private mansion is decked out in black, white, gray, and chrome." Full review
Jetsetter "It’s hard not feel at home at Florence’s J.K. Place, where staff greet you at the front door, the elegant lobby is free of a reception area, and complimentary snacks and drinks are served..." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The intimate 20-room property feels more like an ultra-posh guest house than a hotel, with coffered ceilings and artwork draping the hallways." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This 20-room townhouse hotel overlooking the precision Renaissance façade of Santa Maria Novella offers attentive, personal service in intimate, contemporary surroundings." Full review
