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“ Thoroughly captivating as a small de-luxe hotel with charm and character and a personal service . We recommend it very highly ”
Hotel Helvetia and Bristol Florence
Situated just off the most important street for ‘ haute couture ’ in Florence and a couple of minutes ’ walk from the Piazza della Repubblica in the centre of the city , the 5 star Helvetia and Bristol is an enchanting hotel , with the charm , character and personal service of a small hotel but with the first�class services and standards of luxury you would expect from a hotel of this category . The hotel was built at the end of the 19th Century and its popularity first peaked in the Twenties and Thirties . The building combines a comfortable and historic feel and boasts luxurious furnishings . The ambience is city centre but very relaxing � its aim is to be a luxurious ‘ home away from home ’ with potted plants , huge displays of flowers , paintings , ornaments and books and antique furniture everywhere . The lounge area very much typifies this with its open fireplace , comfortable chairs , library corner , lamps and coffee tables . The 67 bedrooms and two spacious , panoramic suites are comfortably furnished and decorated in an individual and traditional style . The sound-proofed and airconditioned rooms are of a good size and all enjoy the comforts of marble bathrooms with towelling robes and hair�dryer . A special feature of the hotel is the Winter Garden ; under a stained glass roof , there are wicker�backed chairs , wrought�iron railings , wooden tables with marble tops and huge palms . The hotel also features a delightful new bar and restaurant , the Hostaria Bibendum which boasts a relaxing alfresco terrace .
Bedroom of a suite a the Helvetia and Bristol
HOTEL HELVETIA AND BRISTOL IE07 Official category 5 Star . Open All year . Location About two minutes ’ walk from the Piazza della Repubblica . At hotel Restaurant , Bar , Terrace , Lift , Room service , Two meeting rooms , Concierge , Bicycle hire , Luggage deposit , Car rental , Babysitting . Parking is charged . Bedrooms 67 rooms , each with bath or shower and wc , air�conditioning , satellite television , telephone , radio , mini�bar and safe . Italian Expressions include Bed and buffet breakfast .
Holiday prices From about £ 830 per person for 3 nights including scheduled flights . Private car transfer optional . Ask our sales consultants for full price details .
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Lobby at the Helvetia and Bristol
“ 18th Century Florentine opulence with contemporary touches in this 5 star hotel ”
Relais Santa Croce Florence
Relais Santa Croce , formerly the Ciofi Jacometti Palace , is a 5 star hotel with exquisite furnishings , decoration and original 18th Century features . The hotel earned its name due to its close proximity to the historical Basilica Santa Croce , which can be admired through the hotel ’ s long windows . Florentine opulence is in abundance throughout the hotel , evident in the guilt mirrors , frescos , and high-quality wooden flooring . The 24 rooms and suites are individually decorated and many contain antique pieces . The colour scheme is rich with golds , and the sumptuous fabrics are inviting and comfortable . Grand Deluxe Rooms sometimes offer views across Florence ’ s s skyline , and the larger suites hark back to the building ’ s palatial originals with separate living areas , original frescos , and , in the case of the Da Verrazzano Suite , a private gym . The hotel ’ s careful renovation involved installing contemporary touches and comforts , including the leather armchairs in the lounge and the monochromatic table settings in the restaurant ; there is now the distinct feeling that the Santa Croce is both a stately home and a hotel . The hotel houses a triple-Michelin-starred restaurant , which offers an exquisite menu , and the other , gourmet restaurant continues the thematic balance between contemporary and traditional . The bar and music room offer ideal spaces in which to relax , and the hotel ’ s close proximity to the Teatro Verdi and the Museum of Basilica di Santa Croce di Firenze make it the ideal place to immerse yourself in Florentine culture .
RELAIS SANTA CROCE IE359 Official category 5 star . Open All year . Location Around two minutes ’ walk from Basilica di Santa Croce di Firenze and ten minutes ’ walk from the Ponte Vecchio . At hotel 2 Restaurants , 1 in hotel , other with 3 Michelin stars in the same building , Bar , Music room , Garage , Valet parking , Concierge , Lifts and disabled access . Bedrooms 24 rooms and suites with airconditioning , king size beds , Wi-Fi , TV , iPod docking station , Safe deposit box , Minibar and bathroom .
Italian Expressions include Bed and breakfast . Holiday prices From about £ 1140 per person for 3 nights including scheduled flights . Private car transfer optional . Ask our sales consultants for full price details .
Music hall at Relais Santa Croce
Restaurant of Relais Santa Croce
Phone 01392 441275 to make a reservation or to discuss your holiday plans 157