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In front of Palazzo Strozzi, in the centre of Florence, the Helvetia and Bristol is not only one of the city's finest luxury hotels, but also part of the city's history. Only a few minutes walk from the Duomo between Via Tomabuoni Palazzo Strozzi is one of the worlds most beautiful hotels. Built in the nineteenth century, it was restored to its original glory. For more than a century it has been the home away from home of many a distinguished visitor to the city, from young aristocrats on their Grand Tour to Pirandello and Montale, Stravinsky, and Gorbachev. <br><br>Owner Luigi de Simone Niquesa restored the historic mansion with meticulous care and respect. As in days past, the Giardino dInverno is a meeting place for local litterati and the Florentine aristocracy, where chef Marco Tremonte serves an innovative cuisine which re-interprets traditional Tuscan recipes. The hotel, which exudes a refined charm, has a magical Winter Garden with its climbing ivy and fountain, antiques, and spacious accommodations that offer a restful refuge like ones own private residence. Other features include a fitness center and business center. <br><br>Materials and furnishings evoke a world of refined elegance in the antique-filled guestrooms and the drawing-rooms with their fine XVII-century paintings. On the fifth floor, the great windows of the two panoramic suites frame views of Brunelles chis cupola at the top of the Duomo, so near that it seems one need only reach out to brush it with a fingertip. The hotel offers 52 rooms and 15 suites each with rich silks and brocades, authentic artworks, the latest in-room technology including Wi-Fi, and flat screen satellite TV. Some guestrooms have a Jacuzzi, some with balcony.
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Hotel Helvetia and Bristol Property Information:
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Rooms:
67
Floors:
5
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- Fitness facility
- Room service
- Dining
- Kids allowed
- Business center
- Meeting room
- Wheel chair access
- Nonsmoking
- High speed internet
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Hotel Helvetia and Bristol Reservation Policies:
Check-In:
1400
Check-Out:
1200
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Driving Directions
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DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM NORTH -
FROM AUTOSTRADA A1 TAKE THE EXIT FIRENZE CERTOSA/ AFTER
THE EXIT FOLLOW THE SIGN TO FLORENCE TOWN CENTRE ABOUT
7 KM /AT PIAZZALE DI PORTA ROMANA DRIVE THROUGH THE
ANCIENT ARCH DOWN VIA ROMANA AND VIA MAGGIO/CROSS THE
ARNO RIVER OVER SANTA TRINITA BRIDGE AND CONTINUE
STRAIGHT DOWN VIA TORNABUONI UNTIL PIAZZETTA ANTINORI
ON YOUR RIGHT HAND SIDE YOU WILL SEE A NEWSPAPER STAND
/AT PIAZZETTA ANTINORI TURN RIGHT THAN AT THE SECOND
STREET TURN RIGHT AGAIN IN VIA DEI VECCHIETTI AND THAN
AGAIN RIGHT IN VIA STROZZI/ FINALLY THE FIRST ON THE
RIGHT IS VIA DEI PESCIONI WHERE THE HOTEL IS LOCATED/
DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM SOUTH -
FROM AUTOSTRADA A1 TAKE THE EXIT FIRENZE CERTOSA/ AFTER
THE EXIT FOLLOW THE SIGN TO FLORENCE TOWN CENTRE ABOUT
7 KM /AT PIAZZALE DI PORTA ROMANA DRIVE THROUGH THE
ANCIENT ARCH DOWN VIA ROMANA AND VIA MAGGIO/CROSS THE
ARNO RIVER OVER SANTA TRINITA BRIDGE AND CONTINUE
STRAIGHT DOWN VIA TORNABUONI UNTIL PIAZZETTA ANTINORI
ON YOUR RIGHT HAND SIDE YOU WILL SEE A NEWSPAPER STAND
/AT PIAZZETTA ANTINORI TURN RIGHT THAN AT THE SECOND
STREET TURN RIGHT AGAIN IN VIA DEI VECCHIETTI AND THAN
AGAIN RIGHT IN VIA STROZZI/ FINALLY THE FIRST ON THE
RIGHT IS VIA DEI PESCIONI WHERE THE HOTEL IS LOCATED/
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Hotel Helvetia and Bristol Transportation:
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CITY CENTER IS WITHIN WALKABLE DISTANCE FROM PROPERTY-
TRANSPORTATION FROM PRIMARY AIRPORT TO PROPERTY -
TAXI - TAXIS IS APPROXIMATELY EURO 20 DEPENDING ON
TRAFFIC
LIMO - TRANSFER WITH MERCEDS E CLASS FOR MAX 3PAX AT
EURO 75 NIGHTLY SERVICE 20 PTC MORE TO BE ADDED /FOR
MORE THAN 3 PAX MINIVAN AT EURO 105 NIGHTLY SERVICE
20 PTC MORE TO BE ADDED
RENTAL CAR - ALL THE RENTAL COMPANY HAVE CAR RENTAL
OFFICES AT THE AIRPORT
BUS OR OTHER TRANSPORTATION - THE SERVICE CALLED
VOLAINBUS IS FROM AIRPORT TO RAILWAY STATION AT EURO
5 AND IT RUNS EVERY 30 MINUTES FROM 6AM TO 11PM
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Restaurants
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PROPERTY HAS 1 RESTAURANTS ON-SITE
MEAL PLANS AVAILABLE AT PROPERTY -
ADDITIONAL MEAL PLAN DESCRIPTION -
BUFFET BREAKFAST EUR 26.00 VALID AS OF 2008
HOSTARIA BIBENDUM
TYPE OF RESTAURANT - FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT
TYPE OF CUISINE - MEDITERRANEAN
MEALS SERVED - BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER - DESSERT
HOURS -
FROM 0700HRS TO 1030HRS MON-SUN
FROM 1930HRS TO 2230HRS MON-SUN
RESTAURANT DESCRIPTION -
HOSTARIA BIBENDUM BAR AND RESTAURANT IS BASED ON A
CONCEPT THAT COMBINES IMPECCABLE ELEGANCE WITH MODERN
IDEAS LIKE A BUSINESS LUNCH OR AN INFORMAL DINNER. THE
HOSTARIA BIBENDUM IS COSMOPOLITAN, FROM ITS SCARLET,
PAPRIKA AND GOLD COLOUR SCHEME TO THE COSY COMFORT THAT
ACCENTUATES THE LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE. MEDITERRANEAN
RECIPES ENHANCE THE GENUINE INGREDIENTS, AND THE MENU
IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW DINERS TO REDISCOVER ORIGINAL
FLAVOURS. FOR A LUNCH BREAK, A SHOPPING BREAK, AN
APERITIF ON THE TERRACE, OR A ROMANTIC DINNER, IT IS
THE HOSTARIA BIBENDUM, ALL DAY LONG.
WINTER GARDEN
TYPE OF RESTAURANT - BUFFET
TYPE OF CUISINE - MEDITERRANEAN
MEALS SERVED - BREAKFAST
HOURS -
FROM 0700HRS TO 1030HRS MON-SUN
RESTAURANT DESCRIPTION -
RESTAURANT WITH ORIGINAL STAINED-GLASS, BRASS
CHANDELIERS HANG FROM THE CONSERVATORY STYLE ROOF. RARE
COTTO FLOOR TILES FROM SOUTHERN ITALY, MIRRORS ON THE
WALLS.
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