The eternal magic of Florence pervades every corner of the Helvetia & Bristol Firenze - Starhotels Collezione, located in the heart of the historic center, just a short distance from the main attractions. The recent renovation of the hotel has returned one of its most refined and important historic buildings to Florence. Here history, art and great master craftsmen meet and reinterpret the "Great Beauty" of Italy, giving guests a memorable stay in the cradle of the Renaissance.

The hotel is a reassuring and intimate aristocratic residence, a reference point for sophisticated international guests who love to immerse themselves in Florentine beauty.
The "sense of place" is reflected in every detail and brings back the authentic way of experiencing the city.
Masterful renovation that has rewritten the history of Italian luxury hospitality with a perfect mix of careful restoration and a new contemporary touch, returning to Florence one of its most elegant and important residences.
Selection of fine fabrics, antiques and precious Italian furnishings by the best Italian artisans such as Moleria Locchi, Murano glassmakers, Rubelli, Antico Setificio Fiorentino, Fiacchini, Anichini and il Bronzetto.

Since the late 19th century, Hotel Helvetia & Bristol has been offering travellers from around the world a luxury home in the heart of Florence. Staying at this historic palazzo, you can breathe all the charm of the Renaissance – the elegant atmosphere that accompanied the trips to Italy of the international elite during the Grand Tour and the literary encounters of the writers who loved to frequent the Winter Garden.

LOCATION
The Helvetia & Bristol is undoubtedly one of the most evocative places to stay in Florence: it is located in the heart of the historic center, a few steps from Palazzo Strozzi, the Duomo and via de 'Tornabuoni, the most famous shopping street in Florence. with its luxury boutiques.
The Hotel is the ideal starting point for visiting the city on foot, discovering not only its most famous artistic and architectural treasures, but also its most hidden secrets like real “city insiders”.

ROOMS & SUITES
At Helvetia & Bristol all the details tell the story of the great Italian beauty. In the 89 recently renovated rooms, the exclusive taste for beauty and high Italian craftsmanship represent the main elements of inspiration for the restoration project that has reinterpreted the history of the hotel.
Refined and elegant environments embellished with antique furniture and meticulously restored works of art characterize the 64 rooms of the Helvetia Wing and create an atmosphere of discreet and enveloping luxury. The 25 "seductive" rooms and suites located in the Bristol Wing bear the signature of the famous designer Anouska Hempel, who for the project was inspired by the sophisticated atmospheres of the sumptuous Florentine palaces of the past, reinterpreting their style in an enveloping and contemporary key. Historical Florentine artisans have embellished the spaces with unpublished works made by hand on an original design.

DINING
• The Breakfast by the Maestro Massari
Iginio Massari's breakfast consists of brioche and croissants freshly filled with fresh creams, soft and aromatic plum cakes, biscuits and cakes and the Maestro's famous pastries, perfect for every season. It is served every morning in the beautiful Tinello of Helvetia & Bristol.
• Cibrèo Caffè
A reference point for those looking for a unique location for a coffee, lunch, or aperitif and special dinner in the historic center of Florence.
The interior spaces of the Cibrèo Caffè and the outdoor area, with an enchanting view of the historic facades of the hotel and Palazzo Strozzi, reflect the warmth and genuineness of Florentine hospitality in an unmistakable atmosphere. The gastronomic proposals are linked to the authentic aromas and flavors of tradition, follow the rhythm of the seasons and use the best products that the Italian territory has to offer, the result of eco-sustainable productions.
• Cibrèo Ristorante & Cocktail Bar
The new Cibrèo Ristorante & Cocktail Bar offers an original menu based on highly selected Italian specialties, inaugurating a new and innovative restaurant concept.
The iconic Cibrèo, a famous name in Florentine catering with a success story for over 40 years, doubles its presence in the exclusive location of the historic Helvetia & Bristol Florence, inaugurating a new and innovative catering concept.
The new Cibrèo opening is even more sophisticated and unique by the brand new Cocktail Bar, which dominates the main room of the restaurant with its counter in yellow Siena marble. A dedicated series of original signature cocktails for Cibrèo are added to the classic selection of international cocktails and a wide range of spirits and liqueurs.
• Bristol Winter Garden - Private Events
Helvetia & Bristol offers spectacular and exclusive spaces for private events, show cooking and cooking classes. The evocative Winter Garden, covered by the historic Liberty-style glass ceiling, is a versatile ambience, where mirrored screens bestow intimacy to the setting, reflecting the exquisite blue velvet of the seats, while the sophisticated wallpaper depicting the Tuscan fauna, recalls classic motifs of 18th-century chinoiserie.
The Winter Garden opens into the Tinello, a masterpiece of Florentine high craftsmanship and beating heart of the hotel, designed by Riccardo Barthel, that hosts a variety of gastronomic appointments in different moments of the day.
The Tinello can be booked for private events, dinners and chef's tables for up to 12 guests.

SPA
The only SPA in the heart of Florence; 500 square meters dedicated to wellness created where the Roman Florentia.
SPA Helvetia & Bristol is a wellness retreat, located in the centre of Florence where the ancient Roman baths once stood.
Let yourself be enchanted by the "magic touch" of spa therapists who, thanks to the skill of their hands, are able to convey the active ingredients more effectively into the skin and induce a state of deep relaxation.
• Roman baths
Inspired by the ancient Roman Thermal Baths, this fascinating wellness experience marks the start of a search for balance with your vital energy. The beneficial rituals of the Thermal Baths were based on alternating hot with cold to purify and tone the body, and on socialization. These are experiences you can relive here to reap the benefits for both body and mind.
• Signature treatments
The true essence of LA SPA Helvetia & Bristol finds optimal expression in the signature treatments and rituals designed by spa therapists. The “magic touch” of their hands will enhance the effectiveness of the active ingredients on the skin and produce a state of deep relaxation.
• SPA Suite Rituals
Experience complete well-being, purifying your mind and soul. Discover your divine essence.
• Face & Body
Regain your energy by properly nourishing your skin and giving it a surprising sense of lightness.
Awaken your senses with the help of steam, rediscover velvet skin and purify your body and mind.
• Cinq Mondes
Cinq Mondes products and treatments offer deep regeneration of body and mind and recreate a state of perfect cellular balance to restore a happy skin, from the inside out.
The focus is therefore on the cell and its nourishment: Skin Dietetics is the revolutionary and innovative principle of Cinq Mondes which, in order to guarantee radiant, healthy and compact skin, uses exclusively patented botanical actives, without parabens or silicones and coming from organic farming, in respect of the skin and the environment.
• Wellness & Fitness
Connect body and soul with the range of indoor and outdoor activities that allow you to prolong your wellness experience while admiring the beauty of Florence.

ROOF TOP TERRACE
A splendid roof terrace overlooking the dome of the Duomo with a breathtaking view of the historic city center.