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A luxurious historic residence in the heart of Florence that reinterprets the Italian "Great Beauty"
Hotel
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.
History
Since the late 19th century, 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.
A refined setting that over the centuries has been chosen by illustrious personalities such as Enrico Fermi, Eugenio Montale, Gabriele D’Annunzio, Luigi Pirandello and Eleonora Duse, who chose the hotel as her long-term Florentine residence.
"Sense of place" in the historic heart of the city
The Helvetia & Bristol is undoubtedly one of the most evocative places to stay in Florence: a reassuring and intimate aristocratic residence, a reference point for sophisticated international guests who love to immerse themselves in Florentine beauty.
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”.
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“Heritage Reimagined”: An extraordinary renovation project
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. Here, two opposite souls take shape, in perfect harmony.
On one side, Helvetia remains the keeper of timeless charm: a historically elegant dwelling restored with mastery and enriched with fine fabrics, antiques, and precious furnishings from Italy’s top artisans like Moleria Locchi, Murano glass masters, Rubelli, Antico Setificio Fiorentino, Fiacchini, Anichini, and Il Bronzetto.
On the other side, Bristol, formerly the seat of the Banco di Roma, opens to a new and contemporary language with 25 rooms and suites designed by Anouska Hempel — the pioneer of the “boutique hotel” concept in London — now interpreting seducive, modern design that dialogues with the elegance of Florentine palaces.
Two distinct visions united by a single guiding thread: the exaltation of Italian “Grande Bellezza,” in a perfect balance between historical heritage and innovation, supporting and elevating local craftsmanship to offer guests a timeless hospitality experience.
