Location

Few Florentine hotels can boast views of the Duomo from their rooftop pool, but that�s just one of the Grand Minerva Hotel�s unique selling points. Another plus is its location � right next to Santa Maria Novella Basilica and within easy walking distance of the Arno, the railway station and the Duomo itself. D�cor is also worth noting � in keeping with the hotel�s status as one of the oldest in Florence, interiors are elegant and rooms Tuscan in feel. Restaurants and caf�s abound in this area � picking one might pose a problem, but that�s what the concierge is for. Not just for the pool set, the rooftop is also a designated drinking area, so guests can enjoy an evening aperitif while taking in Florence�s terracotta rooftops and the pastel-colored Fiesole hills.