Helvetia & Bristol

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“Since the mid-17th Century this charming hotel has housed the international elite in its elegant rooms and with its old-style luxury. Charming, classic styled rooms vary in size but all exude comfort. The Hostaria Bibendum offers a Mediterranean menu with a view of Piazza Strozzi. A charming stay. ”

Hotel review

This historic hotel opened for business in the late 1800s. Energetic new management has recently breathed fresh life into the old girl and while the atmosphere of old-fashioned luxury remains, there’s a distinctly hip edge to the place now. So next to the fine antiques, paintings and fabrics, you’ll find cool jazz on the sound system and fluffy duvets and flat-screen TVs in the bedrooms. The lovely belle-époque Winter Garden hasn’t changed; breakfast is served here in cool weather.

Nicky Swallow

Recommended for

  • City Style

    • A unique and plush setting with period furniture, heavy drapes, and lived-in velvet sofas.

  • Foodies

    • Spend an evening feasting on classic Tuscan dishes wunderkind Roberto Cordisco.

  • Designer Shopping

    • Via Tournabuoni is a popular street for shopping and is mere steps away from the front door.

  • Cooking classes

    • Special cookery packages available, master your favourite Tuscan dishes.

  • Other Activities

    • Santa Maria Maggiore is just around the corner and well worth a visit.

  • Sights nearby

    • A stone's throw from the beautiful and ancient Strozzi Palace.

  • Pet friendly

    • Small pets are welcome on request

  • Four poster beds

  • Intimate

  • Romantic

  • Views

  • Downtown

  • Conference facilities

  • Family Suites

  • Full of character

  • Good wine list

  • Retro/Vintage

  • Grand Hotel

  • Restaurant

  • Artworks

  • Boutique

  • Landmark

  • Historic

  • Chic

  • Antiques

  • Honeymoons

  • Child friendly

  • Luxury

  • 5* Luxury

  • Disabled access

  • Traditional

  • Air conditioning

  • Charming

Facilities

  • Rooms

    67 rooms in this hotel

  • Pet friendly

    Small pets are welcome on request

  • Parking

    Valet parking

  • Wifi

  • Four poster beds

  • Business Centre

  • Conference facilities

  • Safe

  • Family Suites

  • Bath robes

  • Bar

  • Airport transfer

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Meeting Room

  • Cots available

  • Massage

  • Bicycle hire

  • Private dining room

  • Good wine list

  • Restaurant

  • Child friendly

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • 24 Hour room service

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Concierge

  • Air conditioning

  • Satellite / Cable TV

Activities

  • Designer Shopping

    • Via Tournabuoni is a popular street for shopping and is mere steps away from the front door.

  • Cooking classes

    • Special cookery packages available, master your favourite Tuscan dishes.

  • Other Activities

    • Santa Maria Maggiore is just around the corner and well worth a visit.

  • Sights nearby

    • A stone's throw from the beautiful and ancient Strozzi Palace.

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Hotel Helvetia & Bristol

"The lobby and rooms are filled with artworks and antiques, which look as you might imagine they did when hosting Grand Tour tourists a century ago."

Originally published by The Telegraph

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