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Helvetia And Bristol

Via Dei Pescioni 2 Florence, 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.
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
1 double bed. Desk. Dial-up Internet access (surcharge). Cable/satellite TV. CD player. Minibar. Complimentary newspaper. In-room safe. Hair dryer and complimentary toiletries.
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.
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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
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 (approximate amount)
    • 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
  • The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
    • 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.
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.

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.

Amenities include a small library of 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.

  • Technology helpdesk
  • Concierge desk
  • 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 large conference rooms
  • Event catering
  • Banquet facilities
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Cell phone/mobile rental
  • Secretarial services
  • Business services
  • Computer rental
  • Internet access in public areas - surcharge
  • Internet access in public areas - dial-up
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Security guard
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Total number of rooms - 67
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Tour assistance
  • Currency exchange
  • Medical assistance available
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Library
  • Shoe shine
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Coffee in lobby
  • 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
  • Cassette player
  • Premium bedding
  • Climate control
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • 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
  • Bidet
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Handheld showerhead
  • Cable television service
  • In-room safe
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Welcome amenities
  • Desk
  • Window opens
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Smoking permitted

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 And 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

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“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.

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“Great Room and Excellent Location”

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

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Helvetia And Bristol

Via Dei Pescioni 2 Florence, 50123 Italy

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Palazzo Strozzi - 0 km / 0 mi
  • Piazza della Repubblica - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Museo Marino Marini - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Chiesa di Santa Trínita - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Palazzo Rucellai - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Baptistry - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Piazza di San Giovanni - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
  • Loggia del Mercato Nuovo - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Orsanmichele - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Salvatore Ferragamo Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria dei Fiori - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Giotto's Bell Tower - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Florence Design Academy - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Medici Chapels - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi

Location Highlights

  • In historical district
  • In city center

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

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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 And Bristol

Via Dei Pescioni 2 Florence, 50123 Italy