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In Estimation, Hotel Helvetia and Bristol Florence is one of the finest luxury Hotels in the center of Florence. Nothing has been spared to make this showplace a true beauty - the decor is outstanding. The lounges, exquisitely decorated with an elegant, yet extremely comfortable, homelike ambiance, exude quality without flamboyance. Each of the guestrooms is also superbly decorated, and, as in a private home, no two are alike.

This hotel is set one block from Via Tornabuoni—the "Madison Avenue" of Florence (upmarket shops, cafes, and restaurants). Through crystal doors, a fireside lobby showcases antique furnishings and 16th-century paintings. The terra-cotta floor is topped with Asian rugs, and velvet sofas with brocade pillows complement leather high-back chairs, marble-topped end tables, and walnut bookcases. Long the retreat of the artistic rich, present clientele includes fashion designers and musicians; primarily vacationers. A 19th-century bookcase houses a small library of books in English, Italian, French, and German. There is also a discreetly hidden video-library (every room is equipped with a video player and stereo system). Across from the hotel, Palazzo Strozzi is the largest of Florence’s 15th-century palaces. Construction took 44 years, and the owner watched its construction from a small house on the square. At the main entrance, corner lamp brackets bear original (and rare) Renaissance ironwork designed by popular artisan of the time, Niccolo Grosso.

Property Amenities
Originally built for 19th-century aristocrats, this hotel is set 200 meters from the Duomo, across from Palazzo Strozzi. It is also one block from Via Tornabuoni, one of Florence's most famous shopping streets. Guests have included artists and authors such as Giorgio De Chirico, Igor Stravinsky, and Luigi Pirandello.
Amenities include a small library of books available in English, Italian, French, and German. There is also a discreetly hidden video-library. The hotel offers concierge service, 24-hour room service, and secretarial services. Small (6-7 people) and medium-size meeting rooms (35 square meters) are also available.

Concierge Services Restaurant(s) in hotel Bar/Lounge Parking nearby Library Conference room(s) Business services Express check-out Multilingual staff Currency exchange Fireplace in lobby Elevator/lift Complimentary newspapers in lobby Room service (24 hours) Limo or Towncar service available Breakfast available (surcharge) Banquet facilities Wedding services 24-hour front desk Doorman/doorwoman Tour assistance Shoe shine Air-conditioned public areas Airport transportation (surcharge)

Tax of 10% is not included in the price but will be added at the time of payment. Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy. Rollaways and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply. Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges. Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.

Pets not allowed Check-in time is 2 PM Check-out time is noon

Dining

The Winter Garden - Restaurant with original stained-glass, conservatory-style roof. Rare “cotto” floor tiles from Southern Italy; mirrors on the walls. Adjoins Belle Epoque bar. Artists such as De Chirico and Boccioni used to meet here to discuss the Avant Garde. Fine Italian cuisine includes some Tuscan specialties. À la carte dining offered. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served. Afternoon tea is also offered (pastries).

Rooms Deluxe - One queen bed or two twin beds. Overlooking main entrance or Palazzo Strozzi. Individually styled with antique or antique-reproduction furnishings including inlaid armoires, chandeliers, porcelain lamps, antique rugs, silk wall coverings, paintings, and gossamer lace. Air conditioning and soundproofing. In-room safe and minibar. Video player and stereo. Carrara marble bathroom has spa tub, scale, hair dryer, and bathrobes. Executive Suite - One queen bed with separate living room and balcony or terrace overlooking main entrance or Palazzo Strozzi. Individually styled with antique or antique-reproduction furnishings including inlaid armoires, chandeliers, porcelain lamps, antique rugs, silk wall coverings, paintings, and gossamer lace. Air conditioning and soundproofing. In-room safe and minibar. TV/VCR and stereo. Carrara marble bathroom has spa tub, scale, hair dryer, and bathrobes. Junior Suite - One queen bed with separate sitting area. Overlooking main entrance or Palazzo Strozzi. Individually styled with antique or antique-reproduction furnishings including inlaid armoires, chandeliers, porcelain lamps, antique rugs, silk wall coverings, paintings, and gossamer lace. Air conditioning and soundproofing. In-room safe and minibar. TV/VCR and stereo. Carrara marble bathroom has spa tub, scale, hair dryer, and bathrobes. Suite - One queen bed, with separate sitting room. Overlooking main entrance, Palazzo Strozzi, or courtyard. Individually styled with antique or antique-reproduction furnishings including inlaid armoires, chandeliers, porcelain lamps, antique rugs, silk wall coverings, paintings, and gossamer lace. Air conditioning and soundproofing. In-room safe and minibar. TV/VCR and stereo. Carrara marble bathroom has spa tub, scale, hair dryer, and bathrobes. Superior - One double bed. Overlooking courtyard. Individually styled with antique or antique-reproduction furnishings including inlaid armoires, chandeliers, porcelain lamps, antique rugs, silk wall coverings, paintings, and gossamer lace. Superior rooms vary in size. Air conditioning and soundproofing. In-room safe and minibar. TV/VCR and stereo. Carrara marble bathroom has spa tub, scale, hair dryer, and bathrobes.

		Superior	$409 average rate per night (TC35)
		Deluxe	$464 average rate per night (TC35)
		Junior Suite	$600 average rate per night (TC35)
		Suite	$859 average rate per night (TC35)
		Executive Suite	$1228 average rate per night (TC35)

 

Room amenities Cable/satellite TV Massage available in room Telephone/alarm clock/CD player Housekeeping/Rollaway beds Complimentary toiletries Bathroom telephone/Bathrobes In-room safe Non-smoking or smoking rooms Air conditioning Complimentary newspaper Internet access (surcharge) Hair dryer Desk Cribs (infant beds) available

 

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