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Grand Hotel MinervavsPalazzo Vecchietti Suites and Studios
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Palazzo Vecchietti Suites and Studios ranks significantly higher than Grand Hotel Minerva. Palazzo Vecchietti Suites and Studios comes in at 86 with praise from 10 reviews like Star Service, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
Grand Hotel Minerva
Michelin Guide
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Rough Guide
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
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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."
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
Palazzo Vecchietti Suites and Studios
Concierge Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Star Service
Fodor's Afar Magazine Oyster The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
Via degli Strozzi, 4, 50123 Florence
From $537/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "This place could not be better located for access to all the major sights."
Travel + Leisure "In Florence, Sertoli is impressed by the Palazzo Vecchietti, on the Via Strozzi, with 12 rooms and suites and two apartments." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This 15th-century palace is a chic home-from-home. All suites feature full kitchens, marble bathrooms, walk-in wardrobes and butler service."
Star Service "This is a wonderful family-friendly hotel, ostensibly a private 15th century palace converted into 14 studios and one- and two-bedroom suites with oversize proportions." Full review
Fodor's "If you're looking for a swank setting, and the possibility of staying in for a meal (each room has a tiny kitchenette), look no further than this hotel." Full review
Afar Magazine "What’s perhaps most surprising about this hotel, ... is how it somehow manages to create an oasis of calm in the very heart of one of the busiest tourist centers of Europe." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 12-room Palazzo Vecchietti Suites and Studios is an upscale property situated in a Renaissance palace in the heart of one of Florence's most exclusive areas." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"You might not want to leave the rooms at Palazzo Vecchietti (opt for a river-facing one)." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"A boutique luxury residence nestled at the heart of the city’s central prowess, Palazzo Vecchietti oozes the type of historical charm people travel to Florence to experience." Full review
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Each room has a kitchenette and Nespresso machine, perfect for wanting to avoid the crowds of Florence for a bit.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This residenza d'epoca with 14 hopelessly romantic rooms and loggia in a 15th-century palazzo is a buzzword for hotel chic." Full review
