{{formatedReservationDates}}
{{numberOfRooms}} Room Rooms
Please select number of guests for each selected room.
Property Overview
Helvetia & Bristol is a magnificent 19th century townhouse, built in 1894, in the heart of Florence's historical center, perfectly placed for a visit to the city's main attractions and a stone's throw from Via de’ Tornabuoni, the city's most exclusive shopping street. Its elegant rooms and suites offer breathtaking views of the city and while the hotel is equipped with the latest modern comforts, its superb renovation has preserved its architectural splendor and the atmosphere of an aristocratic Florentine residence. Meticulously restored works of art characterize the 64 rooms of the Helvetia Wing and create an atmosphere of discreet and enveloping luxury. The 25 "seductive" rooms and suites located in the Bristol Wing bear the signature of the famous designer Anouska Hempel. The evocative Bristol Winter Garden, covered by the historic Liberty-style glass ceiling, is a versatile ambience, where mirrored screens bestow intimacy to the setting, reflecting the exquisite petroleum blue velvet of the seats, while the sophisticated wallpaper depicting the Tuscan fauna, recalls classic motifs of 18th-century chinoiserie. The Winter Garden opens into the Tinello, a masterpiece of Florentine high craftsmanship and beating heart of the hotel, designed by Riccardo Barthel, that hosts a variety of gastronomic appointments in different moments of the day. The Tinello can be booked for private events, dinners and chef's tables for up to 12 guests. From the exclusive collaboration with a historic Florentine name, an icon of Italian gastronomic excellence, the Cibrèo Caffè opens inside the Helvetia & Bristol, a reference point for those looking for a unique location for a coffee, lunch, or aperitif and special dinner in the historic center of Florence.
Property Highlights
1 / Dining
At the Bristol Winter Garden you can choose from an array of culinary experiences, all brought together by the intuitive use of simple, authentic ingredients.
2 / Guest Services
Cultural luminaries of the past two centuries have been drawn to the deep attention to detail and personalized service provided by the friendly staff.
3 / Location
The hotel sits in the heart of Florence near the Duomo, the city’s most glamorous shopping streets and the Uffizi.
Property Highlights
1 / Dining
At the Bristol Winter Garden you can choose from an array of culinary experiences, all brought together by the intuitive use of simple, authentic ingredients.
2 / Guest Services
Cultural luminaries of the past two centuries have been drawn to the deep attention to detail and personalized service provided by the friendly staff.
3 / Location
The hotel sits in the heart of Florence near the Duomo, the city’s most glamorous shopping streets and the Uffizi.
Rooms
Features
- Total Rooms: 32
- Total Suites: 57
- Valet Parking
- Les Clefs d'Or Concierge
- Limousine Service
- Wi-Fi - Rooms and Lobby only
- Alfresco Terrace - Summer Season
- Golf Courses - Nearby
- Horseback Riding & Other Sports Facilities - Nearby
- Elegant Spa & Wellness Center - Adjacent to the Hotel
- Meetings & Events
- 100% Smoke Free
- Pet Friendly - Conditions Apply
- Wine region
Local Information
Hotel Helvetia & Bristol
Via dei Pescioni, 2, Florence, Italy 50123
8.3km (17min) from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)
(Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, UK) Call 00800 10 10 11 11
(USA & Canada) Call 1 800 745 8883
(Japan) Call 0120-086-230 toll free (Japan Only)
(Italy) Call 800 822 005
All Other Countries39
country dialing code
GMT+1
time zone
Awards & Accolades
Local Recommendations
Reading Suggestion
E.M. Forster’s 1908 novel opens in Florence, and you can follow in the footsteps of heroine Lucy Honeychurch as she tours the city.
Museum Must-See
Florence's oldest public building, begun in 1255, is where condemned prisoners spent their last night. The courtyard houses a permanent exhibition of sculptures by masters such as Michelangelo and Cellini. (39-55) 294-883; www.polomuseale.firenze.it.
Best View
If you don’t mind walking up 464 steps, the best view is from the Cathedral Dome, completed in 1461. www.brunelleschisdome.com.
Best Family Activity
Informative tours teach children (and parents) about the history of the Palazzo Vecchio and Florence through costumed characters and guided walks. (39-55) 276-8224; www.palazzovecchio-familymuseum.it.
Best City Secret
This secret garden below the Piazzale Michelangelo, open only in May, contains rows of irises in every imaginable shade.
Best Newcomer
This museum, opened in 2011 in a 14th-century building on the Piazza della Signoria, features objects from Gucci past and present. Check out the film room where iconic Italian movies like "La Dolce Vita" are projected. (39-55) 7592-3300; www.gucci.com.
Best One-Stop Shop
400 years of uninterrupted operation make this is one of the oldest pharmacies in the world (and adds to its cult status). (39-55) 216-276; www.www.smnovella.it.
Best Cocktail with a View
Sign up for “Aperitivo ad Arte” and have a drink on top of the Uffizi Gallery Museum, before or after your guided tour of the eight blue rooms filled with 16th-century paintings. www.uffizi.org.
Owner Information:
Sede Amministrativa Starhotels S.p.AViale Belfiore 27, 50144 Firenze, Italia
T: (+39-055) 36921 F: (+39-055) 36924
