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Hotel Helvetia & Bristol

Via Dei Pescioni, 2, 50123 Florence (Show map)

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7.9

The staff were very helpful and friendly and the location was terrific … More

— Helen (Abu Dhabi, AE), December 14, 2008

Hotel Helvetia Bristol is set in the stunning centre of Florence, just 500 metres from The Duomo and 200 metres from Via de’ Tornabuoni, famous high fashion shopping street.

Near Palazzo Strozzi, Hotel Helvetia Bristol is a 5-star hotel, member of Leading Small Hotels of the World, offering luxury accommodations in luxurious surroundings.

Only 500 metres from Florence’s main railway station, the hotel provides an excellent restaurant: Hostaria Bibendum. The restaurant features a cosmopolitan setting for a relaxing break from shopping and visiting the city’s art treasures. Whether travelling for business or pleasure, you can enjoy an aperitif, corporate lunch or romantic dinner on the restaurant’s terrace.

You will find comfort at the Hotel Helvetia Bristol in any season, with its elegant rooms and attentive staff. Here you can also take cooking classes from the hotel’s top rate chefs.

Hotel Rooms: 67.

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Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Airconditioning.

Activities

Massage.

Services

Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Laundry, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and charges are applicable.

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible at a location nearby and costs EUR 50.00 per day.

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These are general hotel policies. As they may vary per room type; please also check the room description.

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From 14:00 hours

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07:00 - 12:00 hours

Cancellation

If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.

If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and extra beds

All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.

All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.

All older children or adults are charged EUR 93.50 per night and person for extra beds.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.

Extra beds and baby cots are upon request and need to be confirmed by the hotel.

Supplements will not be calculated automatically in the total costs and have to be paid separately in the hotel.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB, Maestro, CartaSi

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

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Hotel Helvetia Bristol can claim many prominent figures entering its doors, from international nobility to artists and Nobel prize winners. Past guests include Danish royalty, Gabriele D’Annunzio, Eleonora Duse, Igor Stravinsky, Giorgio De Chirico, Luigi Pirandello, Eugenio Montale, Enrico Fermi and Bertrand Russell.

Food & beverage

Hostaria Bibendum is unique in design. It features the warm colours of North African souks, Art Nouveau decor, exotic accessories and a relaxing atmosphere.

Here you can savour the best of international cuisine and Tuscan specialities.

Room information

Combining old-word charm with modern comforts, all rooms and suites are lavishly furnished with precious antique furniture and textiles that vary in colour and pattern. Here you will find hand-carved tables, porcelain and bronze lamps and accessories and Carrara marble bathrooms.

In addition to the conveniences already listed, all rooms and suites come with direct dial telephone.

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The guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at Hotel Helvetia & Bristol.
They are opinions of guests that reflect their experiences when staying at this hotel.

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7.9

Based on 17 reviews

Staff	9
Services	7.7
Clean	8.5
Comfort	7.7
Value for money	6.6

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Ed Mature couple 1909 Armond La, United States of America March 21, 2009	Nice hotel, great staff AC not working - resulted in open window - resulted in about 15 mosquito bites!!!	10
Helen Mature couple Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates December 14, 2008	The staff were very helpful and friendly and the location was terrific The room had no outlook and the carpet was dirty. It was not good value for money	7
Richard Young couple Double Bay, Australia November 2, 2008	Friendly staff, great room	10
Anonymous With friends Portugal October 28, 2008	Staff courtesy Bathroom very poor for a 5 star hotel, in need of maintenance. Breakfast extremely poor and still cost an additional €26!!. Junior suite of lower quality than expected, it was basically a large double room!	5.5
Johanna Mature couple Driebergen Rijsenburg, Netherlands May 11, 2009	mooie inrichting Slechte keuken,	6.5
Anonymous Solo traveller Italy January 20, 2009	Gentilezza e cortesia del personale, disponibilità e puntualità al check-in, ambiente generale. Eccessiva rumorosità della camera: impossibile riposare dopo le 6 (sei) del mattino. Buffet colazione non all'altezza.	7
Ludovic Young couple Nice, France November 5, 2008	Les chambre sont très petites pour un 5*l	8.5
Anonymous Mature couple France November 4, 2008	Accueil du personnel Petit déjeûner	8
Pawel Mature couple warszawa, Poland September 9, 2008	lokalizacja wielkosc pokoju	8
Wim Young couple Leiden, Netherlands September 7, 2008	Prachtig hotel, zéér centraal gelegen, absoluut perfecte en stijlvolle bediening. Verre van 'een prijspakker', maar wie houdt van stijl en kwaliteit komt hier aan zijn trekken.	10
Anonymous Mature couple France August 27, 2008	Taille de la chambre	8
Anonymous Mature couple Netherlands August 15, 2008	midden in het winkelcentrum van Florence Moeilijk bereikbaar en zeer matig restaurant	7.5
Anonymous With friends France November 11, 2008	This reviewer provided a score but did not have any comments	8
Anonymous Solo traveller Japan December 2, 2008	This reviewer provided a score but did not have any comments	7.5
Riccardo Mature couple Roma, Italy November 18, 2008	This reviewer provided a score but did not have any comments	6
Anonymous Solo traveller Japan November 17, 2008	This reviewer provided a score but did not have any comments	7
Donato Mature couple ROMA, Italy November 12, 2008	This reviewer provided a score but did not have any comments	9.5

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