Grand Hotel Minerva is a hotel destination wedding venue in Firenze, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Amerigo Vespucci Airport (Firenze Airport) (FLR), 15-20 minutes. Best months: April, June, July, August.
Grand Hotel Minerva
Grand Hotel Minerva rises directly above the Piazza di Santa Maria Novella in central Florence, offering unobstructed views of the basilica's marble façade and the Arno valley beyond.
About Grand Hotel Minerva
Grand Hotel Minerva rises directly above the Piazza di Santa Maria Novella in central Florence, offering unobstructed views of the basilica's marble façade and the Arno valley beyond.
This 4-star Renaissance palazzo commands one of Italy's most historically significant squares, where guests can exchange vows with 13th-century architecture as their backdrop.
The hotel's rooftop terrace and classical ballrooms provide multiple venues within steps of Florence's cultural heart.
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A Truly Memorable Stay at Grand Hotel Minerva Our recent stay at the Grand Hotel Minerva in Florence was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with genuine warmth and heartfelt hospitality.
Allan Patricof · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Room types
- 35 listed
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FLR, 20 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
Venue highlights
- Located on Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, one of Florence's primary Renaissance squares
- Rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Arno River valley and surrounding Tuscan hills
- 108 guest rooms available on-site for wedding parties and traveling guests
- Multiple event spaces including frescoed ballrooms and intimate salon rooms
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 15:00-18:00Guest arrival and check-in at hotel; welcome reception in salon room
- 19:00-22:00Rehearsal dinner at hotel restaurant or external trattoria
- 10:00-11:30Ceremony (at external basilica or hotel ballroom)
- 12:00-14:00Aperitivo and cocktail hour on rooftop terrace
- 14:00-22:00Reception dinner in ballroom with dancing
- 10:00-12:00Farewell brunch; guest checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FLR · about 20 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Amerigo Vespucci Airport (Firenze Airport).
- Typical total
- €15,000-35,000+Aisle estimate
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€15,000-35,000+ (75-100 guests, 2-night stay, reception and accommodations)
- Ceremony fee
- €500-1,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €80-150 a headAisle estimate
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€80-150 (dinner with wine, varies by menu selection)
- Room rate
- €150-400 a nightAisle estimate
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€150-400 (standard room to suite; rates fluctuate seasonally)
- Weather window
- June – August
The months the weather is kindest, with April mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 055 27230
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Comprehensive quotes require direct consultation with the events department. Tuscan vendors (floristry, photography) range €1,500-5,000+ depending on scope.
Questions about the venue
Can we host both ceremony and reception at the venue?+
Yes. The hotel offers multiple indoor spaces including formal ballrooms and the rooftop terrace, accommodating ceremonies and receptions of varying scales. Some couples arrange ceremonies in nearby basilicas and host receptions at the hotel.
What is the guest accommodation capacity?+
The hotel has 108 rooms available, ranging from standard to suite categories. This allows substantial guest groups to lodge on-site, though larger weddings may require booking additional nearby properties.
Are outdoor spaces available?+
The signature rooftop terrace offers outdoor event space with views of the piazza and valley. Weather contingencies and seasonal considerations should be discussed with the events team.
What vendors are restricted or required?+
The hotel maintains preferred catering, floristry, and photography vendor lists but typically allows outside vendors with advance approval. Specific restrictions should be confirmed during initial consultation.
How far is the venue from Florence's main airport?+
Amerigo Vespucci Airport is approximately 5 kilometers (3 miles) away, roughly 15-20 minutes by car depending on traffic.
Could this be your venue?
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Room types: 35 listed
“Classic Double or Twin Room”
Read the source for room typesEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
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