Helvetia & Bristol Firenze

9.2
Excellent
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5-star hotel
4.6
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494 TripAdvisor Reviews

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Classic

Historic Hotel

Luxury

City View

Brand: Starhotels

Whisk your beloved off their feet and escape to the Helvetia & Bristol Firenze, a romantic oasis in the heart of Florence. This elegant 19th-century hotel is just moments away from cultural treasures, high-end shopping, and spectacular dining experiences, perfect for couples seeking a romantic getaway or celebrating their honeymoon.

A Romantic Retreat Amidst History and Elegance

Just steps away from the iconic Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, Helvetia & Bristol Firenze is a historic landmark in its own right. The hotel is situated in a 19th-century building, offering a perfect blend of history, elegance and comfort. The proximity to Palazzo Strozzi and Via Tornabuoni makes it a perfect location for romantic strolls and shopping sprees.

Comfort and Luxury in Every Room

Each room and suite is a testament to the hotel’s commitment to comfort and luxury. Antique furnishings, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi are standard. For an extra touch of romance, opt for suites complete with whirlpool tubs, living areas with sofas, and breathtaking city views. Room service is available around the clock, ensuring your needs are met at all times.

Exquisite Dining Experience

The hotel’s intimate restaurant, accented by a posh bar with Baroque mirrors, offers patio dining for those magical Florence evenings. The dining experience is enhanced by the culinary creations of Cibrèo, an icon of Italian and Florentine food and wine. Breakfast is served in exclusive collaboration with Iginio Massari Alta Pasticceria, ensuring a delectable start to your day.

A Haven of Relaxation

After a day of exploring Florence’s charms, unwind at LA SPA, the largest wellness center in the historic center. Located where the ancient Roman Baths once stood, the spa offers a serene escape, perfect for rejuvenating mind, body and soul.

At Helvetia & Bristol Firenze, every moment is designed to create unforgettable memories for romantic travelers and honeymooners. Book your stay and fall in love with Florence and each other, all over again.


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Summary of Verified Guests at Helvetia & Bristol Firenze

Honeymooners and romantic travelers highly praise the beautiful and centrally located Hotel Helvetia & Bristol in Florence. They highlight the hotel's spacious and lovely rooms, outstanding service, and exquisite Florentine taste. The spa facilities, including a salt room and ice chamber, are particularly loved, providing rejuvenation after exploring the city. The in-house restaurant offers a delightful dining experience, with an impressive breakfast selection and top-notch cocktails. The exceptional service from the reception and door staff is also frequently mentioned, with guests feeling truly valued and taken care of during their stay.


Reviews of Helvetia & Bristol Firenze

Wonderful!!

Absolutely beautiful hotel! Our room was spacious and lovely, and the service was outstanding. The location of this hotel is perfect. It was very easy to walk to many of the interesting sites in Florence. We would highly recommend staying here!


A pleasant stay in Florence

The hotel has an exquisite typical Florentine taste. The reception’s staff has been very useful and helped us in getting around the city and discovering all the hidden gems and if you feel tired at night you can eat at the restaurant. Also suggested to try to the SPA.


Beautiful hotel in the heart of Florence

Where to start with our amazing stay at this beautiful hotel? I guess at the beginning! The hotel staff gave us a very warm and friendly welcome when we checked in. We were escorted to our room which was gorgeous. It was small but that’s to be expected for the...

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A Magical Stay at the Helvetia & Bristol Firenze

Where do I even begin? First and foremost, we want to extend our gratitude to the exceptional reception and door staff. Despite a booking mishap on our part, they went above and beyond to resolve the issue quickly and efficiently, making us feel truly valued . The hotel itself is...

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Perfect central Florence hotel

The hotel is very centrally located, within easy walking distance of everything in central historical Florence. The staff is excellent - very welcoming. The lobby is a sight in itself. The rooms are nice and very comfortable (we stayed in the new Bristol side of the hotel so I can’t...

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One of our Top 5 Hotels - Perfect Location

Helvetia & Bristol is one of our top 5 favorite hotels. We stayed at the property 23 years ago on our honeymoon and it was even better than we remembered. The staff on this particular visit were all very friendly and accommodating and our room was perfect! The hotel is...

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Stunning, elegant & memorable

From the greeting at the door, to the stunning decor, the warm reception team & the breathtaking room. H&B is one of the most elegant & memorable hotels my wife & I have ever stayed at. The spa is to die for as well… to many amazing things to write.

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Luxury hotel with amazing service and perfect location

This hotel is a clear winner in Florence. The location is centrally located near the Duomo and is within a short reach of all the amazing food that the city has to offer! Cosimo at the front desk went out of his way to map out the must see attractions...

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Exceptional stay in Florence!

Location location location. The hotel is centrally located to everything one wants to see in Florence, nothing is more than a 10 minute walk, including all the museums, the Duomo, and every store from high end to tourist. Cartier, Dior, and LV are all on the corner. The hotel itself...

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A real 5* experience

Right out of the taxi the 5 star service began. The concierge and team assisted with restaurant and spa bookings and our luggage was whisked up to our jr suite promptly. The room was gorgeous with plush taffeta curtains and silk wallpaper (we stayed in a Helvetia jr suite). We...

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Best hotel

Best location Best service No noise Best spa Eh… etc etx Breakfast good People very kind and professional Concierge very helpful For couples is great Bed and bathroom size great Amenities are very good Lobby look and works great The best Love Florence


Solid hotel stay in a quieter part of town. But very close to best of Florence.

One should note that this is a leading hotels of the world hotel. In our experience LHW hotels have always offered exceptional service and cozy accommodations. Our time here was limited cavity that. The food was fantastic, the staff was kind and helpful. And the rooms quiet and clean. Breakfast...

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