Helvetia & Bristol

The hotel is located in the middle of the historical centre, a three-minute walk to the Duomo and very close to all the major sights and attractions as well as the shopping area.
This is one of the best hotels in Florence. 1009 LB.
This is a Renaissance period building which has been perfectly maintained and cared for over the centuries. The entrance is a little on the small side but is watched over by an immaculately groomed staff who really try their best to see to a guests every need.
Rooms are spacious, 25 mq and furnished in different colours, with prize period furniture and textiles of different colors and patterns. The baths are made from Carrara marble, some with hydro massage fittings. Rooms offer a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. The style is very elegant and refined.
The restaurant has a red fitted carpet and special textiles to cover the walls which are also decorated with period paintings. The room has soft lighting to give a warm and cosy feel. On the ground floor there is a nice breakfast room called, The Winter garden, which functions also as a cocktail bar, it has a glass window ceiling so it is very bright and decorated with hanging plants from the ceiling.
You can find the Mahogany check in desk on your right hand side, all in wood and an enchanting seating area decorated with period paintings, beautiful table lamps and Persian carpets. The seating areas are furnished in different styles, some with red easy-chairs and paintings, others with green sofas and fireplace.
1 km to the nearest station (s. maria novella), 100 kms to the airport (pisa galileo galilei), 2 km to the nearest fair site (fortezza da basso), 3 minute walk to the nearest bus stop, 8 kms to the airport (peretola).