Helvetia & Bristol Hotel Florence

The Hotel Helvetia & Bristol has it all: elegant ambiance, antique furnishings, and an enviable position in the very heart of Florence. Situated between Piazza della Repubblica and Via Tornabuoni, Florence's most exclusive shopping street, the Hotel exudes a refined charm, with antiques, spectacular masterpieces, and ever-discreet service. Spacious suites and comfortable rooms, each feels like your own private residence, offer restful refuge with large commodious beds, rich silks and brocade, authentic artworks, and Carrara travertino marble baths. Artists, nobility, and international intelligence mingle at the magical Winter Garden with its climbing ivy and bubbling fountain, while the very cosmopolitan Hostaria Bibendum Bar & Restaurant transforms each Italian dish into an original creation.

The Hotel Helvetia & Bristol has it all: elegant ambiance, antique furnishings, and an enviable position in the very heart of Florence. Situated between

Classic Double Room(Standard Room)-Classic Double Room; Queen Bed; 25 Square meters / 271 square feet; Unique Furniture; Marble Bath; Linen Set; Wi-Fi; Writing Desk; Satellite TV; Flat screen TV; AC; Hi-Fi; Mini Bar; Safe.

Panoramic 1 Bedroom Suite(Suite)-Panoramic Suite; King Size Bed; 56 square meters / 607 square feet; Stunning and breathtaking view of the Florentine rooftops, cupolas and the Duomo; Impressively High Ceilings; Marble bathroom with Jacuzzi and separate shower; luxurious amenities; second guest toilet; Murano chandeliers; Separate Living Room; Luxurious Furniture; Antiques; Wi-Fi; Flat TV's; DVD players; AC; Hi-Fi; Mini bar; Safe; Satellite TV; Writing Desk.

Superior Single Room-Superior Single Room; Single Bed; 15 Square meters / 162 square feet; Unique Furniture; Marble Bath; Linen Set; Wi-Fi; Writing Desk; Satellite TV; Flat screen TV; Safe; Mini Bar; AC; Hi-Fi.

Deluxe Double Room(Deluxe Room)-Deluxe Double Room; King or Twin Beds; 32 square meters / 347 square feet; Luxurious Furniture; Marble Bath; Writing Desk; Wi-Fi; AC; Hi-Fi; Satellite TV; Mini Bar; Safe; Flat screen TV.

Superior Double Room-Superior Double Room; King or Twin Beds; 28 Square meters / 303 square feet; Unique Furniture; Marble Bath; Linen Set; Wi-Fi; AC; Hi-Fi; Writing Desk; Satellite TV; Flat Screen TV; Mini Bar; Safe.

Classic 1 Bedroom Suite(Suite)-Classic Suite; King or Twin Beds; 50 square meters / 542 square feet; Quiet Separate Living Room; Marble bath with Jacuzzi; Luxurious Furniture; Murano Chandelier; Wi-Fi Flat screen TV's; AC; H-iFi; Mini Bar; Safe; Satellite TV; Writing Desk.

Junior Suite-Junior Suite; King or Twin Beds; 32 Square Meters / 347 Square feet; Living area; Marble bath with Jacuzzi; Luxurious Furniture; Wi-Fi; AC; Hi-Fi; Writing Desk; Flat screen TV; Mini Bar; Safe; Satellite TV.

Premium Junior Suite-Premium Junior Suite; King or twin beds; 40 square meters / 433 square feet; Living area; Marble bath with Jacuzzi; Luxurious Furniture; Murano Chandelier; Antiques; Wi-Fi; Flat screen TV; AC; Hi-Fi; Mini Bar; Safe; Satellite TV; Writing Desk.

Executive 1 Bedroom Suite(Suite)-Executive Suite; King or Twin beds; 45 square meters / 487 square feet; City View; Separate Living Room; Murano chandeliers; Marble Bath with Jacuzzi; Luxurious Furniture; Antiques; Wi-Fi; Flat screen TV's; AC; Hi-Fi; Mini Bar; Safe; Satellite TV; Writing Desk.

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Reservation must be cancelled 48 hours prior to the arrival (1PM local time). Guests are charged one night for cancel/change/early departure within policy. Other conditions may apply during PITTI fashion shows.

Name: Autostrada A1- From Rome
Directions: From Autostrada A1 take the exit "Firenze Certosa". After the exit follow the signs to "Centro", then "Porta Romana". At Piazzale di Porta Romana, drive through the ancient arch, down Via Romana and Via Maggio. Cross the Arno River over Santa Trinita bridge and continue straight down Via Tornabuoni until Piazzetta Antinori (on your right hand side you will see a newspaper stand). At Piazzetta Antinori turn right, then at the second street turn right again in Via dei Vecchietti and then again right in Via Strozzi. Finally, the first on the right is Via de' Pescioni, where the Hotel is located.

Name: Amerigo Vespucci Florence Airport
Directions: Leaving the airport, always follow the signs for "Centro" then "Porta Romana". At Piazzale di Porta Romana, drive through the ancient arch, down Via Romana and Via Maggio. Cross the Arno river over Santa Trinita bridge and continue straight down Via Tornabuoni until Piazzetta Antinori (on your right hand side you will see a newspaper stand). At Piazzetta Antinori turn right, then at the second street turn right again in Via dei Vecchietti and then again right in Via Strozzi. Finally, the first on the right is Via de' Pescioni, where the Hotel is located.

Television with Cable, Restaurant, Safe Deposit Box, Free Newspaper, No Smoking Rooms/Facilities, Handicapped Rooms/Facilities, Bar/Lounge, Babysitting/Child Services, AM/FM Alarm Clock, Concierge, Business Center, Hairdryers Available, Laundry/Valet Services, VIP Rooms/Services, 24 Hour Front Desk, Room Service, Mini Bar, Modem Lines in Room, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Parking

Florence's cathedral, river and portfolio of modern art galleries lay within one kilometer of this top class, 1894-built residence restored to its nineteenth century grandeur in the 1990s. Individually designed guestrooms share eclecticism as a theme, boasting as they do fusions of fabric and furnishings: Chinese porcelain, bronze and oak period pieces combine with gossamer lace, brocades and silk. Padded fabric wall coverings dotted with 17th century artworks coordinate with draperies, upholstered chairs and bed spreads. Contemporary touches have been introduced to guestrooms in the form of cable television, minibars and Internet ports. Marble bathroom suites offer equally modern conveniences including telephones and a full range of complimentary toiletries.
Between taking breakfast and a dinner of Tuscan specialties in the foliage-heavy, chandelier and candle- lit Winter Garden, guests lunch in the Sapor di V, where a selected wine list complements the Italian-themed menu. Outside mealtimes, guests may take tea and pastries in the library. Concierge, 24-hour room service and a selection of small to medium sized conference rooms are offered for guests' use. Massage treatments can be taken in guestrooms or specially designated therapy zones. A range of recreational activities including swimming and tennis are available in the property's vicinity. Guests find the city's railway, coach and bus stations less than one kilometer from the hotel's doorstep. Florence airport is ten kilometers, or around a 20-minute drive from the hotel. A typical taxi fare from the airport terminal to the hotel should cost in the region of 20 EUR. Alternatively, there is a half-hourly bus, which takes passengers to Santa Maria Novella Station in the center of Florence.

Check In Time - 2 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Multilingual staff
Exterior corridors - ACCESS THROUGH
Exterior corridors - ACCESS THROUGH

IN FRONT OF PALAZZO STROZZI

Classic Double Room -One double bed or two twin beds. Individually styled with antique or antique reproduction furnishings and decor including inlaid armoire, antique tables, antique rugs, silk wall coverings, and gossamer lace. May have chandelier of Venetian Murano glass. May have stained glass windows. Carrara marble bathroom with scale. Video player. Stereo. In-room safe. Cell phone rental, computer rental, and in-room massage available on request.

Deluxe Double Room-One double bed or two twin beds. Larger than the Superior Double; additional furnishings include a sofa. Individually styled with antique or antique reproduction furnishings and decor including inlaid armoire, antique tables, antique rugs, silk wall coverings, and gossamer lace. May have chandelier of Venetian Murano glass. May have stained glass windows. Carrara marble bathroom with scale. Video player. Stereo. In-room safe. Cell phone rental, computer rental, and in-room massage available on request.

Classic Suite-One king bed and one twin bed. Desk. Dial-up Internet access (surcharge). Cable/satellite TV. CD player. Minibar. Complimentary newspaper. Hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. In-room safe.

Double Not Refundable-

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From Florence Airport follow the
signs for 'Centro' then Stazione S.Maria Novella (main
train station). Arriving at the train station take Via
della Scala, turn right to Via dei Fossi, cross Ponte
alla Carraia, turn left to Lungarno Guicciardini, turn
left to Ponte S.Trinita, take Via Tornabuoni till Piazza
Antinori and turn right to Via degli Agli, second right
to Via dei Vecchietti then take second right to Via
Strozzi. In Via Strozzi take the first right into Via dei
escioni, where the hotel is located.

Cathedral and Giotto's bell - 500 Meters
Uffizi Gallery - 600 Meters
Accademia museum - 500 Meters
Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge)- 500 Meters
Palazzo Pitti - 700 Meters
Piazzale Michelangelo (open area)- 3 Km

Child Care/Daycare - IN ROOM SURCHARGE, Currency Exchange, Laundry Facilities, Children Stay Free - UNDER AGE OF 4 YRS, Internet Access - DIAL-UP, SURCHARGE, Shoe Shine, Dry Cleaning Service, Smoking Rooms Available, Airport Transportation - SURCHARGE, Restaurant(s), Bar/Lounge - BAR/LOUNGE, Safe-Deposit Box - FRONT DESK, Wheelchair Accessible - WHEELCHAIR ACCESSBL, Fitness Equipment - USE OF NEARBY CENTER, Babysitting or child care - CHILDCARE, Business services, Garden - 24 HOURS, Conference room(s), Comp newspapers in lobby, Concierge desk, Meeting room (small groups), Wheelchair accessible, Banquet facilities, Fireplace in lobby, Wake Up Service, Elevator/lift, Massage-treatment room

Sewing kit, Slippers, Massage - available in room, Internet access - surcharge, Internet access - dial-up, Housekeeping (daily), Hair dryer, Complimentary toiletries, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Air conditioning, Smoking rooms, Television, VCR, Cable/satellite TV, Wake-up calls, Complimentary newspaper, Minibar, Desk, Climate control, In-room safe, CD player, Cassette player, Window opens, Premium bedding, Turndown service, Soundproofed rooms, Welcome amenities, Rollaway beds, Cribs (infant beds) available, Blackout drapes/curtains, Bidet, Extra towels/bedding in room, Handheld shower

Hotel Helvetia Bristol can claim many prominent figures entering its doors, from international nobility to artists and Nobel prize winners. Past guests include Danish royalty, Gabriele D’Annunzio, Eleonora Duse, Igor Stravinsky, Giorgio De Chirico, Luigi Pirandello, Eugenio Montale, Enrico Fermi and Bertrand Russell.

Hotel Helvetia Bristol is set in the stunning centre of Florence, just 500 metres from The Duomo and 200 metres from Via de’ Tornabuoni, famous high fashion shopping street.

Near Palazzo Strozzi, Hotel Helvetia Bristol is a 5-star hotel, member of Leading Small Hotels of the World, offering luxury accommodations in luxurious surroundings.

Only 500 metres from Florence’s main railway station, the hotel provides an excellent restaurant: Hostaria Bibendum. The restaurant features a cosmopolitan setting for a relaxing break from shopping and visiting the city’s art treasures. Whether travelling for business or pleasure, you can enjoy an aperitif, corporate lunch or romantic dinner on the restaurant’s terrace.

You will find comfort at the Hotel Helvetia Bristol in any season, with its elegant rooms and attentive staff. Here you can also take cooking classes from the hotel’s top rate chefs.

Combining old-word charm with modern comforts, all rooms and suites are lavishly furnished with precious antique furniture and textiles that vary in colour and pattern. Here you will find hand-carved tables, porcelain and bronze lamps and accessories and Carrara marble bathrooms.

In addition to the conveniences already listed, all rooms and suites come with direct dial telephone.

Classic Double Room - You can choose from one king size or 2 twin beds.

This spacious 25 m² room is equipped with all modern comforts.

Superior Double Room - You can choose from one king size or 2 twin beds.

This spacious 28 m² room is equipped with all modern comforts.

Deluxe Double Room - You can choose from one king size or 2 twin beds.

This spacious 33 m² room features a living area and all modern comforts.

Junior Suite - The junior suite offers panoramic views of the stunning historic city of Florence.

You can choose from one king size or 2 twin beds.

All junior suites are 37 m² in size and, in addition to the facilities already listed, they feature direct dial telephone, jacuzzi and a separate sitting room.

Classic Double Room Advance Booking -

2 Nights Save 10% Classic Double Room -

Stay 4 Pay 3 Classic Double Room -

Minimum 3 Nights Save 15% Classic Double Room -

Enchanting Florence Package - The package includes:

-1 night in Classic Double Room
- Daily buffet breakfast
- Fruit in your room upon arrival
- 3 course enogastronomic dinner at the hotel's restaurant "Hostaria Bibendum"

Hostaria Bibendum is unique in design. It features the warm colours of North African souks, Art Nouveau decor, exotic accessories and a relaxing atmosphere.

Here you can savour the best of international cuisine and Tuscan specialities.

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Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults are charged EUR 93.50 per night and person for extra beds.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and charges are applicable.

Meal Plan: Buffet breakfast is not included and costs EUR 26.00 per person.

Parking: Private parking is possible at a location nearby and costs EUR 50.00 per day.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Parking, Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Airconditioning

Massage

Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Laundry, Internet Services, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN

This 5-star elegant hotel is situated directly in the historical centre of Florence near Palazzo Strozi and within easy walking distance from all sights, museums and galleries and fashion boutiques. Lavish and comfortable accommodation with personal touch and professional and courteous staff. **LOCATION** The hotel boasts an excellent location in the heart of the historical centre between the Piazza della Republica, Palazzo Strozzi and the designer shopping street Via Tornabuoni. All major sights are within 10-min walk from the hotel. The Duomo is only a couple of blocks away. The hotel is surrounded by many fashionable shops and restaurants. Central train station S.M. Novella (which has bus connection to the airport) is only 5-min walk from the hotel. **EXTERIOR** The property is a 5-storey palazzo-style building with a 19-century neo-classical facade. **LEISURE FACILITIES** The hotel has a small library of books available in English, Italian, French, and German as well as a video library. **ROOMS** Rooms vary in size. They are all individually appointed in a tasteful elegant Florentine style with antique furniture, high ceilings, silk drapes, luxurious linen sheets and beautiful paintings. Bathrooms are luxurious with Carrara marble sinks, large shower heads, heated towel racks, bathrobes and slippers. Attentive staff provides turndown service every night with complimentary confectioneries. Fresh flowers or fruit basket add a nice welcoming touch. Rooms provide a dial-up internet access, while there is wi-fi internet access in the lobby. **RESTAURANTS & BARS** The restaurant 'H&B Hostaria Bibendum' serves traditional Tuscan and Mediterranean recipes transformed into creative haute-cuisine dishes enhanced by genuine ingredients. The menu changes every four months, along with the seasons. The bar serves drinks and cocktails as well as coffees and pastry in the adjacent tea room. There is an elegant lounge/ library, ideal to read, talk, have a cocktail or simply relax.Hot & cold buffet breakfast with good choice is served in the breakfast room (07:00 - 10:30) **FAMILY INFORMATION** Rooms provide many amenities for children including DVDs, Playstation and bathrobes for children.

This is one of the best hotels in Florence. 06/07 A.DP. This is a Renaissance period building which has been perfectly maintained and cared for over the centuries. The entrance is a little on the small side but is watched over by immaculately groomed staff who really try their best to see to a clients' every need. The hotel is located in the middle of the historical centre, a three minute walk to the Duomo and very close to all the major sights and attractions.

This is one of the best hotels in Florence. 06/07 A.DP. This is a Renaissance period building which has been perfectly maintained and cared for over the centuries. The entrance is a little on the small side but is watched over by immaculately groomed staff who really try their best to see to a clients' every need. The hotel is located in the middle of the historical centre, a three minute walk to the Duomo and very close to all the major sights and attractions.

Guest Rooms
The bedrooms are spacious, elegant and well refined with decorative touches.They are furnished with red colours and drapes with wooden details.Rooms have also a sitting area respecting the elegant style with comfortable sofas and marble dark coffee tables. Some rooms have creme red stripes walls with antique furnishings enriched by elegant particulars.

The restaurant has a red fitted carpet and special textiles to cover the walls which are also decorated by period paintings. The room has soft lighting to give a warm and cozy feel. On the ground floor there is a nice breakfast room.

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Babysitting/Child Services, Car Rental Desk, Elevators, Laundry Service, 24 Hour Room Service

In the heart of Florence - amidst the architectural majesty of the Palazzo Strozzi, the Duomo cathedral, and the sleek sophistication of fashionable shops and restaurant - stands the Helvetia & Bristol hotel, a property of unparalleled distinction, with a magnificent 19th century façade. The hotel, refurbished with ancient materials and furnishings, evokes a world of refined elegance, a singular and highly suggestive atmosphere, right down to the finest details: silk drapes in the guestrooms, patterned terracotta flooring, treasured 17th century paintings. The majestic style of the rooms, the lights of the Winter Garden, and the amazing culinary creations will pamper you. A business centre with an Internet Point, a bar and three exclusive meeting rooms await guests.

In caso di cancellazione oltre i termini o di mancata presentazione verrà trattenuta la prima notte. In case of no show or late cancellation one night will be charged from you credit card.

Entire property is air conditioned, Historic building, Lift/elevator, Access for disabled, Credit card accepted, Shuttle service from and/or to the airport, Shuttle service from and/or to the railway station, Baby sitter, Internet/Email services, Bar, Restaurant, Room service - 24 hour, Front desk - 24 hour, Front desk - fax service, Concierge, Tourist information, Luggage room, Meeting room, Banqueting service, Air conditioning, Heating, Soundproof rooms, Rooms with view available upon request, Hairdryer in room, Safe, Mini bar, Direct dial phone, High speed Internet connection, Radio, Satellite TV, Facilities for disabled people, Groups welcome, Valet service

In front of Palazzo Strozzi, in the centre of Florence, the Helvetia & Bristol is not only one of the city? s finest luxury hotels, but also part of the city? s history. For more than a century it has been the home away from home of many a distinguished visitor to the city, from young aristocrats on their Grand Tour to Pirandello and Montale, Stravinsky and Gorbachev. Owner Luigi de Simone Niquesa restored the historic mansion with meticulous care and respect. Materials and furnishings evoke a world of refined elegance in the antique-filled guest rooms and the drawing-rooms with their fine XVII-century paintings. On the fifth floor, the great windows of the two panoramic suites frame views of Brunelleschi? s cupola at the top of the Duomo, so near that it seems one need only reach out to brush it with a fingertip. As in days past, the Giardino d? Inverno is a meeting place for local litterati and the Florentine aristocracy, where chef Marco Tremonte serves an innovative cuisine which re-interprets traditional Tuscan recipes. Only a few minutes walk from the Duomo between Via Tomabuoni Palazzo Strozziis one of the world's most beautiful hotels. Built in the nineteenth century and restored to its original glory.

In the heart of Florence

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Complimentary Newspaper, Meeting Facilities, Cable/Satellite TV, Concierge Services, Babysitting or Child Care, Hairdryer, Safe Deposit Box, Business Center, 24 Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Room, Room Service (Limited), Internet Access, Restaurant on site

Offering luxurious accommodation, warm welcome and efficient service, the Helvetia and Bristol Hotel Florence is an exclusive paradise for those who love to explore the splendid surroundings or simply looking to unwind on holiday. The Helvetia and Bristol is a magnificent urban palazzo located between Piazza della Repubblica and Via Tornabuon in the centre of Florence enabling excellent access to Duomo and all the main monuments in the city. All the intimately sophisticated guest rooms at this property feature elegant decor that evokes the ambience of an exquisite private residence. The famous bar and restaurant of the hotel Helvetia and Bristol is the ideal setting for a refined business lunch, a relaxing cocktail after an afternoon's shopping or a romantic candlelit dinner under the star. This property offers spacious as well as contemporary meeting and banquet area with all of the modern technology and high standard services that are ideal for any type of celebration. Also available is a exclusive terrace that will allow you to enjoy the splendid views of the surroundings.

Banquet facilities, Cocktail bar, Conference facilities, Restaurant, Terrace

Air conditioning, CD player, Internet access, Private bathroom / Ensuite

This 5-star elegant hotel is situated directly in the historical centre of Florence near Palazzo Strozi and is within easy walking distance from all sights, museums and galleries and fashion boutiques. This is a lavish and comfortable 5 storey hotel built in a palazzo-style with a 19-century neo-classical facade.

The guestrooms vary in size and are all individually appointed in a tasteful elegant Florentine style with antique furniture, high ceilings, silk drapes, luxurious linen sheets and beautiful paintings. Bathrooms are luxurious with Carrara marble sinks, large shower heads, heated towel racks, bathrobes and slippers.

The on site restaurant, the 'H&B Hostaria Bibendum', serves traditional Tuscan and Mediterranean recipes transformed into creative haute-cuisine dishes enhanced by genuine ingredients. The bar serves drinks and cocktails as well as coffees and pastry in the adjacent tea room. There is an elegant lounge and library, ideal to read, talk, have a cocktail or simply relax in and the hotel also serves a hot and cold buffet breakfast every morning.

With its central location, Helvetia And Bristol Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Florence.
This 5-star hotel offers 52 comfortable guestrooms with a range of in-room facilities suitable for the modern traveler.
This hotel is characterized by a combination of modern comfort and traditional element of Florence, making it a distinct accommodation.
Make your reservation at the Helvetia And Bristol Hotel Florence now by selecting your chosen dates of stay and submitting our secure online booking form.

This upper class hotel was built in 1890 and comprises 67 rooms spread over 5 floors, of which 9 are single rooms, 35 are double rooms and 23 are suites. The main building provides a lobby with a 24 hour reception, a currency exchange facility, a lift a bar, a pub, a TV room and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant, There is also a conference room and a public Internet terminal to be used within the hotel and those arriving by car may take advantage of the car park or garage facilities.

The Helvetia And Bristol Hotel Is Situated In The Ideal  Location Where You Can Get To Know Florence. The Hotel Is Located In The Center Of Town And Within Walking Distance Of All The Famous Monuments Of Florence. The Hotel Has A    Friendly Staff That Will Be Happy To ...

Other amenities/services: rooms with climate control, private bath, phone with bath extention, radio and smoke alarm. Some with jacuzzi and blacony. Conference room capacity: 14 persons. Room service.

Bar, Restaurant, CONFERENCE ROOM, mini bar in rooms, PARKING, tv in rooms, Central Location, Hairdryer in Rooms

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This reservation may be cancelled at no charge up to 2 days prior to the day of arrival.