Hotel Helvetia & Bristol

Via dei Pescioni, 2

Florence, IT

Rating: Michelin Guide, Awarded Conde Nast 2006 Gold List World's Best Hotels.

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.

Room Information

Panoramic 1 Bedroom 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.

Executive 1 Bedroom 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.

Classic 1 Bedroom 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.

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.

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.

Deluxe Double 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 Double 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.

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.

Directions

Amerigo Vespucci Florence Airport: NW

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.

Autostrada A1- From Rome: S

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.

Restaurants

Hostaria Bibendum

12:30pm to 2:30pm & 7:30pm to 10:30pm

Via dei Pescioni, 8/r

Florence, IT

Charged to room: yes/Open 7 days a week/Meals served: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner/Cuisine: a modern revised Mediterranean cuisine with a particular emphasis on Tuscan tradition/Attire: casual smart/Seating capacity: 34/Reservations required: suggested/Seasonal menu "a la carte"/Alfresco terrace.

Area Attractions

Uffizi Gallery

One of the most famous and finest museums of paintings and sculpture in the world, with most major Italian artists represented.

Accademia Gallery

In the heart of the city, it hosts the examples of paintings and sculptures by the great masters of the Florentine 14th and 15th centuries who have made Florence the capital of art. Here you can see the famous sculpture Michelangelo's David.

Palazzo Pitti

The Pitti Palace houses several important collections of paintings and sculpture, works of art, porcelain and a costume gallery, besides providing a magnificently decorated historical setting which extends to the Boboli gardens, one of the earliest Italian gardens famous also for its fountains and grottoes.

Florence Cathedral

The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore is the cathedral church (Duomo) of Florence, Italy. The basilica is notable for its dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi its exterior facing of polychrome marble panels in various shades of green and pint bordered by white.

Recreation

Gabrio Staff Olimpo

Monday only noon/Tuesday to Saturday: 10am to 8pm

Via Tornabuoni, 5

Florence, IT

Spa and Fitness centre/Hairdressing salon/Massages-Sauna/Beauty treatments. Situated three minutes walk from the Hotel.

Gymnasium

Via Palazzuolo, 49r

Florence, IT

Monday to Friday: 10am to 10pm, Saturday: 10am to 6pm, Sunday: 10am to 2pm. Fitness course/Weights/Treadmills/Cycling machine/Rowing machine.

Meeting Facilities

Sala Strozzi

7:00am to 12:00pm

On Property

Florence, IT

Located in the ground floor, large 45 Square meters/487 square feet, theater style seats 34/36, classroom and boardroom seats 28, u-shaped seats 26, banquets style seats 35. Basic technical equipment available. Natural Daylight. Business services: photocopies, faxes.

Winter Garden

7:00am to 12:00pm

On Property

Florence, IT

Located in the ground floor, large 86 Square meters/932 square feet, theater style seats 80, classroom seats 50, u-shaped and boardroom seats 40, banquets style seats 60, cocktails style 90. Natural Daylight.