Hotel Helvetia & Bristol - Florence

5 star Hotel Florence

Via Dei Pescioni 2 - Florence

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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.
Hotel Guest Rating
7.8
Based on 6 hotel reviews

It is a nice hotel but rooms are way too small and wireless internet connection is slow and inconvenient. Very old fashion in many things. Typical safe is a keyed on...

Alan Ng, USA

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Notification and fees

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.

Breakfast at Hotel Helvetia & Bristol

A buffet breakfast is served in Hostaria Bibendum between 7 a.m. and 10.30 a.m.

Hotel Facilities at Helvetia & Bristol

  • Air conditioning
  • Currency exchange
  • Laundry room
  • Laundry service
  • Lift/elevator
  • Room service - 24 hour
  • Shoe polishing service
  • City tour
  • Concierge
  • Front desk - 24 hour
  • Front desk - safety deposit box
  • Multilingual staff
  • Newspapers
  • Personal newspapers
  • Business Center
  • Conference room
  • Meeting Room
  • Secretarial service
  • Medical service
  • Limousine service
  • Rent a car in the hotel
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service from and/or to the airport
  • Baby sitter
  • Indoor entertainment room
  • Internet/Email services
  • Bar
  • Restaurant/Dining

Know before you go

Check-in: after 2 PM.

Check-out: before noon.

Policy

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.

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Cancellation Policy

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. PREPAID NOT REFUNDABLE: YOUR CREDIT CARD WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE TOTAL COST OF YOUR BOOKING THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS NOT REFUNDABLE.
You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 2 days before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE".
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Cleanliness of rooms

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Quietness of rooms

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Spaciousness of rooms

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Quality of service provided

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Hotel surroundings

Helvetia & Bristol Hotel reviews

  • August 2007
  • Alan Ng
  • Family with older children
  • USA
4.7

It is a nice hotel but rooms are way too small and wireless internet connection is slow and inconvenient. Very old fashion in many things. Typical safe is a keyed one while most hotels today use electrnic type. I can appreciate they are trying to maintain the life style that is compatible with their customers so I guess I am not suitable for this type of hotel

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Room Details

The hotel has 67 double superior, double deluxe, junior suite, premium junior suite, suite classic, suite executive and panoramic suite.

All rooms at hotel Helvetia & Bristol are soundproof and feature a private bathroom with hairdryer. Accommodation amenities include air conditioning, safe, mini bar, satellite TV, direct dial telephone, heating and ADSL Internet connection.

Four rooms have been specially equipped to welcome disabled guests, while some rooms have a panoramic view over the splendid Palazzo Strozzi.

Included/Not Included in the price

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.


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.

Accommodation Services

  • Air conditioning
  • Baby cots/cribs available
  • Cable TV
  • Desk
  • Dial-up Internet access
  • Extra beds
  • Hairdryer in each room
  • Individually controlled air conditioning
  • Mini bar
  • Safe
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Video player

How to reach Helvetia & Bristol Hotel

By car
From the A1 motorway, take the Firenze Certosa exit and follow the indications for the Santa Maria Novella train station.

Distances from Hotel Helvetia & Bristol

The Helvetia & Bristol's central location in the heart of Florence, between Piazza della Repubblica and Via Tornabuoni, allows easy access on foot to the Florence's finest monuments, such as the picturesque Ponte Vecchio, the famous Piazza della Signoria with the Uffizi Gallery and the city's most exclusive boutiques. 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
The preferred airport for Helvetia And Bristol is Florence (FLR-Peretola) - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Transportation services Hotel Helvetia & Bristol

  • Limousine service
  • Rent a car in the hotel
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service from and/or to the airport

Situated in the area of Duomo, your hotel is in the city center. Parking is available nearby (charges apply).
You can also find a roundtrip airport shuttle.

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