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Helvetia and Bristol

Address - Via Dei Pescioni 2 Florence 50123.

The heart of Florence provides the setting for this landmark hotel opposite Palazzo Strozzi and only 500 meters from the famous Ponte Vecchio.

Rooms are lavishly furnished, with period furniture and fabrics of different shades and patterns with bathrooms featuring Carrara marble bath tubs.

Dating back to 1894 and renovated in the 1980s in consultation with art historians, the hotel was restored to its original glory and splendor.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS AND ATTRACTIONS

Duomo Cathedral Located 3 minutes Away., Galleria Degli Uffizi Situated 3 minutes Away., Train Station 0.3 km, Florence Airport FLR 5 km

Palazzo Strozzi - opposite
Santa Maria Novella station – 400 meters
Cathedral & Giotto’s Bell – 500 meters
Uffizi Gallery – 600 meters
Accademia Museum – 500 meters
Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) – 500 meters
Palazzo Pitti – 700 meters
Piazzale Michelangelo – 3 kilometers

Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport: Approximate driving time is 20-25 minutes and distance is 6.2 miles or 10 kilometers.

Driving directions from Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport: Leave the airport following signs for “Centro” then “Stazione S Maria Novella (main train station)”. Arriving at the station, take Via Panzani in the direction of the Duomo. Take the first right into Via dei Vecchietti then the second right into Via Strozzi. Once on Via Strozzi take the first right into Via dei Pesconi where the hotel is located.

ROOMS

The Hotel Helvetia & Bristol features 67 guestrooms.

Complimentary newspaper

Complimentary toiletries

Desk

Direct-dial phone

Hair dryer

Housekeeping

In-room safe

Internet access - high speed

Meal plan

Minibar

Private bathroom

Welcome amenities

Cable/satellite TV

CD player

Climate control

DINING

The Winter Garden – Vaulted-ceiling restaurant, decorated in colonial art-nouveau style in what was the Helvetia's reading room a century ago now opens its doors for lunch and buffet breakfast.

The Bristol – The best of Italian cuisine (a la carte) accompanied by the very finest wines is served in this dining room, sumptuously furnished with soft red velvet, crystal wall lamps, hand-embroidered linen curtains, cashmere drapes, and two precious chandeliers.

SERVICES

Afternoon tea with savories and sweets prepared by the pastry-chef can be enjoyed in the Winter Garden restaurant, in the adjoining drawing room or in the Belle Époque inspired bar. The room service menu offers Mediterranean cuisine with special emphasis on local recipes and from 11PM until 7AM this service provides light snacks to order.

Library

Internet access in public areas - surcharge

Fireplace in lobby

Elevator/lift

Dry cleaning service

Currency exchange

Conference room(s)

Concierge services

24-hour front desk

Air-conditioned public areas

Audio-visual equipment

Babysitting or child care

Bar/lounge

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Complimentary newspapers in lobby

Parking (valet)

Parking nearby

Porter/bellhop

Restaurant(s) in hotel

Room service (24 hours)

Secretarial services

Shoe shine

Suitable for children

Use of nearby fitness center

Wheelchair accessible

Number of rooms: 67

Maid service daily

Limo or Town Car service available

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