Rooms
SUPERIOR: The Superior rooms sizing 20 – 28 mq are designed with a contemporary-classic style in mind, an expression of Italian craftsmanship and elegance. Each room vaunts priceless antique furniture, Murano-glass chandeliers and large, comfortable beds with silk headboards and soft, customized percale sheets. The oak floors and the bathroom, decorated in Italian marble, bestow the room with a refined and intimate atmosphere. DELUXE: The warm and elegant Deluxe rooms, sizing 28 – 32 mq, are outfitted with Italian oak floors bevelled by hand, magnificent antique furniture and bathrooms decorated in three-toned Italian marble. The furnishings and velvet wallpaper complement the elegant wainscoting and exquisite bar cabinets, crafted in Italy so as to satisfy the needs of the sophisticated clientele. The antiquated mirrors reflect the light cast from the Murano-glass chandeliers, emphasizing the timeless elegance of the distinctly Italian fabrics. JUNIOR SUITE:in the Junior Suites, sizing 30 – 45 mq, the elegant atmosphere of the historic Florentine building blends with discreet and refined luxury, for a unique style and an unforgettable experience. Every Junior Suite includes a comfortable corner lounge with inviting sofas dressed in priceless Italian fabrics, as well as a bedroom with a queen-size bed and a majestic canopy, and a large bathroom decorated in two-toned marble. The refined antique furniture is reflected in the large mirrors adorning the walls, embellished by an elegant wainscoting. The strictly Italian fabrics enrich the room with timeless style and quality. The oak floor and large rugs add a warm, welcoming touch to the rooms. Some of the Junior Suites also vaunt a spacious wardrobe, offering guests greater comfort during their stay. JUNIOR SUITE VIEW: In the Junior Suite View, sizing 34 – 40 mq, the elegant atmosphere of the historic Florentine building blends with discreet and refined luxury, for a unique style and an unforgettable experience. Every Junior Suite View includes a comfortable corner lounge with inviting sofas dressed in priceless Italian fabrics, as well as a bedroom with a queen-size bed and a majestic canopy, and a large bathroom decorated in two-toned marble. The refined antique furniture is reflected in the large mirrors adorning the walls, embellished by an elegant wainscoting. The strictly Italian fabrics enrich the room with timeless style and quality. The oak floor and large rugs add a warm, welcoming touch to the rooms. Some also vaunt a spacious wardrobe, offering guests greater comfort during their stay. Every Junior Suite View boasts a breath-taking view of Palazzo Strozzi and the city’s top-tier shopping streets. SUITE: The refined charm of the Suites, sizing 36 – 50 mq, blends with the glorious past of the historic building, offering an unforgettably elegant experience. Furnished with priceless, unique pieces, the suites vaunt two large spaces: a sitting room with exquisite velvet sofas and a bedroom with a queen-size bed and a majestic canopy crafted by Florentine artisans. Silk damask fabrics and silk taffeta curtains complement the finely restored antique furniture. The brass and crystal lamps, designed specifically for the restyling, the antiquated mirrors on the walls and the bathrooms decorated in resplendent Italian marble all highlight the beauty of the rooms. HERITAGE SUITE: The refined charm of the Heritage Suites, sizing 40 – 50 mq , with sweeping views of the famous piazza Strozzi, blend with the glorious past of the historic building, offering an unforgettably elegant experience. Furnished with priceless, unique pieces and bestowed with a contemporary spirit, the Heritage Suites vaunt two large spaces: a sitting room with exquisite velvet sofas and a bedroom with a queen-size bed and a majestic canopy crafted by Florentine artisans. Silk damask fabrics and silk taffeta curtains complement the finely restored antique furniture. The brass and crystal lamps, designed specifically for the restyling, the antiquated mirrors on the walls and the bathrooms decorated in resplendent Italian marble all highlight the beauty of the rooms. TRIPLE: The triple rooms have a refined style and are very spacious, starting from 28 sqm. They can accommodate 3 guests with 1 double bed + 1 single or 3 single beds. All rooms have a bathroom in fine Italian marble and are equipped with a flat-screen tv and other modern conforts. CONNECTING: Ranging between 269-538sqft/25-50mq, the Connecting Rooms are comfortable and welcoming, with either a double or two single beds in each room. All rooms have a bathroom in fine Italian marble and are equipped with a flat-screen tv and other modern conforts.
Restaurant
The excellence of this hotel can also be found at the tables of the Hostaria Bibendum gourmet restaurant and the Bibendum Bar. Two separate and reserved areas where you can embark on an authentic journey through the taste of delicious cocktails and a rich menu inspired by tradition, which rewards food and wine research, the passion of local producers and the enhancement of the territory and raw materials.
Exterior
The hotel is housed in a Renaissance building perfectly maintained and cared for, a classy environment that over the centuries has been chosen by famous people such as Enrico Fermi, Eugenio Montale, Gabriele D'Annunzio, Luigi Pirandello and Eleonora Duse, who chose the hotel as their residence in Florence for a long time.
Lobby
The lobby of this luxury hotel is the place where art and history meet, in furniture design and style: the mahogany reception desk, an enchanting seating area decorated with period paintings and sofas of different leathers, elegant and precious table lamps and Persian carpets. This historic home is pervaded by a warm and familiar atmosphere like a private residence.
Location
With a stay at Helvetia & Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione, you'll be centrally located in Florence, just a 4-minute walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and 5 minutes by foot from Piazza della Signoria. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ponte Vecchio and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Palazzo Vecchio.
