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Helvetia & Bristol

Via Dei Pescioni 2, Florence, FI, 50123 Italy

Romantic charm across from Strozzi Palace

Near Via Tornabuoni
This 19th-century hotel is a block from the designer shops of Via Tornabuoni, two blocks from Il Duomo, and four blocks from Santa Maria Novella Church and the Uffizi gallery. Show more
Library, restaurant
The hotel has a small library of books available in English, Italian, French, and German, as well as a restaurant serving fine Italian cuisine under a stained-glass roof.
Each room unique
The 67 lavish guestrooms are individually decorated with silk wall coverings and antique-reproduction furnishings. Carrara-marble bathrooms have scales and hair dryers. Hide

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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.
Junior 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.
Classic Single
1 twin bed. Desk. Dial-up Internet access (surcharge). Cable/satellite TV. CD player. Minibar. Complimentary newspaper. In-room safe. Hair dryer and complimentary toiletries.
Executive Double Room
1 double bed with premium bedding. Individually decorated with antique or antique reproduction furnishings. May have chandelier of Venetian Murano glass and stained glass windows. Desk. Carrara marble bathroom with scale and hair dryer. Cable television with VCR. CD player. Minibar. In-room safe. Cell phone rental, computer rental, and in-room massage available on request.
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Property Amenities

Originally built for 19th-century aristocrats, this hotel is set 200 meters from the Duomo, across from Palazzo Strozzi. It is also one block from Via Tornabuoni, one of Florence's most famous shopping streets. Guests have included artists and authors such as Giorgio De Chirico, Igor Stravinsky, and Luigi Pirandello.

The hotel offers a winter garden and a restaurant with a stained-glass roof. A small library features books available in English, Italian, French, and German. There is also a discreetly hidden video-library. The hotel offers concierge service, 24-hour room service, and secretarial services. Small (6-7 people) and medium-size meeting rooms (35 square meters) are also available.

  • Concierge desk
  • Technology helpdesk
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Banquet facilities
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Event catering
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Cell phone/mobile rental
  • Secretarial services
  • Business services
  • Computer rental
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Security guard
  • Total number of rooms - 67
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Babysitting or childcare
  • Currency exchange
  • Tour assistance
  • Medical assistance available
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Library
  • Shoe shine
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Elevator/lift
  • Wedding services
  • Airport transportation
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Parking nearby (surcharge)
  • On-site car rental
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Business center
  • Room service
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)

Room Amenities

  • VCR
  • CD player
  • Premium bedding
  • Climate control
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Dial-up Internet access
  • Minibar
  • Wake-up calls
  • Turndown service
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room massage available
  • Sewing kit
  • Slippers
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Handheld showerhead
  • Bidet
  • Welcome amenities
  • Cable television service
  • In-room safe
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Desk
  • Window opens
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Cribs/infant beds available
  • Smoking permitted

Accessibility Options

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  • Accessible path of travel

Dining

The Winter Garden - Restaurant with original stained-glass, conservatory-style roof. Rare “cotto” floor tiles from Southern Italy; mirrors on the walls. Adjoins Belle Epoque bar. Artists such as De Chirico and Boccioni used to meet here to discuss the Avant Garde. Fine Italian cuisine includes some Tuscan specialties. À la carte dining offered. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served. Afternoon tea is also offered (pastries).

Helvetia & Bristol, Florence,  Italy, Dining Restaurant

Recreation

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Aerobics nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby

Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Eurocard
  • JCB International
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Self parking fee: EUR 40 per night (in/out privileges)
    • Self parking fee for large vehicle: EUR 50 per night (in/out privileges)
    • Fee for wireless Internet in business center: EUR 18 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
    • Fee for wireless Internet in all public areas: EUR 18 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
    • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: EUR 18 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
    • Buffet breakfast fee: EUR 26 per person (approximately)
    • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 93.50 per night
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Mandatory Fees and Taxes
  • Some properties have extra fees for amenities or services that may apply even if you do not use them. Government fees or taxes also may be charged to you when you check in or check out. This property told us they will charge you for the following:
    • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.
  • We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

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Helvetia & Bristol
4.5
out of 5
avg. guest rating

out of 12 reviews

Annie from Paris
5.0
out of 5

“Rien à redire”

Disponibilité, discrétion, repos, bien situé, luxe

Marrena from Hereford
5.0
out of 5

“Wonderful”

Hotel extremely 5* In a central location, walking distance from all the sights. Car taken away to be parked. Expensive, but then you get what you pay for.

Jean from Région Parisienne ( France)
5.0
out of 5

“Très bon hôtel, idéalement placé dans le centre historique de Florence, avec un excellent restaurant”

Cet hôtel mérite d'être plus connu .. le personnel est discret et eficace , et le restaurant de l'hôtel, où nous sommes allés "par défaut" à notre arrivée, est à classer au niveau des meilleurs de Florence. Les chambres sont très bien équipées , dans une rue calme . Une mention spéciale pour la salle du petit déjeuner , dans une véranda classique et très bien décorée . Un hôtel idéal pour un court séjour de 2 ou 3 nuits , le temps nécessaire pour bien visiter Florence , y compris le shopping .

Helen from New York
5.0
out of 5

“Excellent hotel - would recommend to others.”

Thought Helvetia & Bristol was a great hotel. Good size room, luxurious, very clean, staff very helpful. Great location - all attractions are within walking distance.

Andrew from Hertfordshire
5.0
out of 5

“A great place to stay”

I cannot overstate the quality of this hotel. On arrival the car was whisked away to be parked, we were greeted by a very friendly receptionist who then personally showed us to our room (no fumbling with bags - they followed later). The rooms were furnished with antiques and were very comfortable. The hotel is right in the centre of Florence, close to the Duomo, shopping and sights - just right. Take my advice - this is not the cheapest hotel you could find but you stay there and leave with a smile on your face.

Nick from Philadelphia, PA
5.0
out of 5

“Great Room and Excellent Location”

Great Hotel in Florence. 5 Star quality and the location is ideal, well worth the price.

Teresa from Tempe, Az
5.0
out of 5

“A nice Traditional hotel”

We really thought everyone at this lovely hotel was very plesant & accommodating, we simply had a miscommunication with the concierge which cause a problem (they handled it pefectly however). He spoke & understood english just fine, they simply do things differently than in the US & one has to make forgivenesses for such things in order to not let things ruin their vacation. The location was GREAT. Walking distance to the bus/train station for easy daily excursions. Right in the middle of the shopping district. A few blocks from the Arno & the more lively & upbeat South Side. This is a very quiet hotel. Our upgraded room was two stories which was an unexpected treat (very Europian). The jacuzzi in the all marble bath was great after a long day of walking. Heated floors/towel holders along with robes/sleeps made me feel right at home. They also have a decent free video library that was great for those nights we had no energy to walk another step. Their food was FABULOUS &room service prompt. They also had an affordable Internet Service. Our internet service in London was free (& in a much larger hotel). Here we had to pay, though not much, such a small hotel should provide it free. Florence is a VERY expensive city to visit. Be prepared with cash. Many places do not except credit. The hotel does not except credit on excursions they set up for you or stamps:cash only.

Behnaz Karamati from PA USA
5.0
out of 5

“A charming hotel”

A charming hotel with an exellent service. The staff are friendly and very helpfull.

Reggie from Pittsburgh pa
5.0
out of 5

“Fabulous Florence Find!”

Loved my 7 night stay. Hotel lobby was great place to meet for drinks or coffee or to just relax. There was always a friendly face. Desk staff could not be more helpful and of course always smiling. Would stay there anytime. I highly recommend

Kirsty from London
4.0
out of 5

“Unique Hotel in Great Location”

Quirky rooms with antiques make this hotel different from the impersonal hotels we find in many cities. The location is perfect - on a quite street and close to the best shops. Great service from the front desk and good advice on restaurants and galleries.

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Helvetia & Bristol

Via Dei Pescioni 2 Florence, FI , 50123 Italy

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Strozzi Palace - 0 km / 0 mi
  • Piazza della Repubblica - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
  • Santa Trinita Church - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Museo Marino Marini - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Palazzo Rucellai - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Loggia del Mercato Nuovo - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Salvatore Ferragamo Museum - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
  • Baptistry - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Orsanmichele - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Piazza di San Giovanni - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • National Alinari Museum of Photography - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Giotto's Bell Tower - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Florence Design Academy - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Piazza della Signoria - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi

Location Highlights

  • In historical district
  • In city center

The preferred airport for Helvetia & Bristol is Florence (FLR-Peretola) - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi.

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  • Florence, Italy (FLR-Peretola)

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Duomo, Florence, Italy: The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, or Duomo for short, is one of Italy’s largest churches, and tops the list of places to visit in Florence. The impressive Gothic architecture features an ornate exterior, stained glass windows, and a cavernous interior. Two popes are buried here, and three of the buildings are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Helvetia & Bristol

Via Dei Pescioni 2 Florence, FI , 50123 Italy