Set in the heart of Florence, the luxurious Hotel Helvetia & Bristol offers the perfect base to explore the city’s major landmarks and elegant shops, which can be found in Via de’ Tornabuoni. Indeed, attractions such as the world-famous Uffizi Gallery Museum, Accademia Museum, Ponte Vecchio (the Old Bridge), Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens are just a short walk from the hotel. This exclusive property is ideal for couples looking for a quiet and intimate retreat. Hotel Helvetia & Bristol is a member of the Royal Demeure Hotel Group and Charming Hotels of the World.

Access to nearby fitness centre and tennis club for hotel guests.

All the guest rooms and suites are individually furnished with antiques, and no two rooms are alike.

Possibly the main attraction is the romantic Winter Garden café, once a favourite rendezvous for artists and intellectuals and now a fine American cocktail bar.

Available upon request. One function room for up to 70 guests.

A horse and carriage ride through the historic centre of Florence is the perfect way to start your romantic break. The driver can pick you up from the nearby Piazza della Signoria or from the hotel if required. One of the best times to visit the famous Piazzale Michelangelo is early evening to watch the sun set over what is undoubtedly one of Italy’s most romantic cities. Guests that enjoy eating out should head for one of the typical trattorias in the city centre to enjoy an intimate candlelit dinner. Recommendations are available from the concierge. If you have time, take a day’s excursion into the Tuscan countryside, visiting picturesque villages and vineyards.

Florence Amerigo Vespucci (Peretola) Airport is about 25 mins from the hotel by car.

The three-night Romantic Gateway package includes accommodation in a double deluxe room, buffet breakfast, flowers and champagne in the room, a welcome drink upon arrival and a candlelit dinner in the gourmet restaurant. This package costs from €1,300 per couple.

ROMANTIC FEATURES
The Bristol is an intimate gourmet restaurant decorated with 17th Century paintings, gold and crystal chandeliers. The menu changes with each season and features fine Italian and traditional Tuscan cuisine. Couples can enjoy a romantic dinner for two in The Bristol or in the privacy of their own suite if they prefer. Pre-dinner cocktails can be enjoyed in the Winter Garden, which boasts plants and bamboo furnishings to create a genuine garden setting. Facilities close to the hotel, which are available to guests, include a fitness centre, tennis club, swimming pool and a golf course. Horseback riding can be booked at the hotel.