Hotel Helvetia&Bristol Florence (Starhotels Collezione) occupies a 19th-century palace on Via dei Pescioni, about 100 metres from Via de’ Tornabuoni according to the property itself. It has the Cibrèo restaurant, a wellness centre and a breakfast with pastries by Iginio Massari. It is a good fit if you like hotels with period decor.
Location and getting around
The address is Via dei Pescioni 2. You reach the Duomo (Florence Cathedral), Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria in about a 5-minute walk. The Uffizi and Santa Maria Novella station are about 10 minutes on foot. Allow about 10 minutes to the Central Market and about 15 to Palazzo Pitti.
Rooms and facilities
Each room is decorated with period furniture, chandeliers and fine woods. The bathrooms are marble. There is air conditioning and a satellite flat-screen TV.
Breakfast is a buffet, with pastries from Iginio Massari Alta Pasticceria. The Cibrèo restaurant and bar serves traditional Tuscan cuisine at lunchtime and in the evening. The hotel also has a wellness centre.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you are interested in the shops on Via de’ Tornabuoni.
- Ideal if breakfast and pastries matter to you.
- A good fit if you want classic rooms in a 19th-century building.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00. Reception asks for photo ID and a credit card. Ask about the conditions for using the wellness centre. More hotels in the city in where to stay in Florence.