Helvetia&Bristol Firenze - Starhotels Collezione, Florence

The hotel occupies a 19th-century palazzo with interiors by acclaimed designer Anouska Hempel. Each room has antique furniture, chandeliers, and marble bathrooms with Italian marble. Suites include two-level family suites with two full bathrooms, and junior suites with balconies overlooking Piazza Strozzi.

Breakfast features pastries by master chef Iginio Massari through an exclusive collaboration with Iginio Massari Alta Pasticceria. The hotel operates Cibrèo Ristorante & Cocktail Bar, serving traditional Florentine dishes. A Winter Garden and Tinello offer additional dining and event spaces.

The hotel houses the largest luxury spa in Florence's historic center, with Roman bath facilities built over medieval ruins. Treatments include massages, facials, and use of a salt room, ice chamber, sauna, steam room, and hydrotherapy pool. A spa day pass is available for 20 euros for facility access.

The hotel is 100 meters from Via de' Tornabuoni high-fashion street and a 5-minute walk from the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio. Concierge service is provided through Les Clefs d'Or for personalized recommendations and bookings. Valet parking is available, and Santa Maria Novella train station is a 10-minute walk away.

Family rooms with connecting options and two-level suites are available, accommodating groups. The hotel is pet-friendly, allowing small to medium pets, with pet baskets, bowls, and dog beds provided upon arrival. Babysitting and strollers are offered for families with children.

Spa: Largest luxury spa in Florence's historic center with Roman baths

Dining: Pastries by master chef Iginio Massari

Design: Interiors by acclaimed designer Anouska Hempel

Location: Steps from Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Via de' Tornabuoni

Services: Concierge through Les Clefs d'Or

Family: Two-level family suites with two bathrooms