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Helvetia & Bristol Firenze -Starhotels CollezionevsThe St. Regis Florence
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. On balance, Helvetia & Bristol Firenze - Starhotels Collezione ranks slightly higher than The St. Regis Florence. Helvetia & Bristol Firenze - Starhotels Collezione comes in at #4 in Florence with recommendations from 11 reviewers like Oyster, Michelin Guide and Rough Guide.
Helvetia & Bristol Firenze -Starhotels Collezione
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Rough Guide
Jetsetter
Oyster
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Via Dei Pescioni 2, 50123 Florence
From $235/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "This elegant 19C hotel evokes the charm of bygone days."
Concierge "One of central Florence's best small hotels, the Helvetia & Bristol has had a distinguished history, with Stravinsky, Gabriele d'Annunzio, Pirandello, and Bertrand Russell among its past guests."
Fodor's "Painstaking care has gone into making this hotel one of the prettiest and most intimate in town." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The views are the trump card at Florence’s Hotel Helvetia & Bristol, where all 67 rooms and suites look onto the Renaissance city." Full review
DK Eyewitness "With five-star traditions but a more boutique feel, this hotel is full of pieces from the owner’s art collection – you might find a 17th- or 18th-century painting above your bed."
Star Service "Around the corner from the more subdued Hotel de la Ville, this is an almost hallowed home-away-from home with a house-proud staff that feels at times like family." Full review
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Guests must request smoke-free digs.
Rough Guide "In business since 1894 and favoured by such luminaries as Pirandello. Stravinsky and Gary Cooper, this is undoubtedly Florence's finest small five-star hotel."
Jetsetter "If you ever dreamed of being a de' Medici princess cavorting in a Botticelli landscape, Florence's Hotel Helvetia & Bristol provides your elegant palazzo away from home. In a great centro..." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The luxury Helvetia & Bristol Hotel is a late 19th-century, palazzo-style hotel with an Old World, aristocratic air." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Exuding endless amounts of Old World charm, Hotel Helvetia & Bristol is located in Florence’s historic center and in one of the city’s prettiest squares." Full review
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The idyllic terrace outside is a superb spot to dine alfresco without the heavy traffic other central areas tend to get — be sure to toast your dinner companion with Italy’s answer to champagne, a glass of Franciacorta Cuvée Satèn.
The St. Regis Florence Michelin Guide Concierge Star Service Travel + Leisure Oyster
Afar Magazine Jetsetter
The Telegraph
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Piazza Ognissanti 1, 50123 Florence
From $344/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Luxurious and exclusive."
Concierge "Starwood has nailed the new luxury spirit with some finesse in this intimately opulent makeover of Florence's former Grand Hotel."
Star Service "Originally constructed by Brunelleschi prior to Columbus' maiden voyage, the St. Regis resounds with a refined traditionalism rewound for demanding modern-day travelers." Full review
Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels
"Formerly the Grand Hotel Firenze, this 15th-century landmark reopened as the St. Regis Florence in 2011 following a multimillion-dollar renovation of the entire building." Full review
OysterLuxury
"One of Florence's iconic hotels, The St. Regis oozes elegance and old-world charm." Full review
Afar Magazine "If every Renaissance palazzo had been as luxurious as the St. Regis Florence, it seems unlikely the Renaissance would ever have ended." Full review
Jetsetter "Recently-restored grand dame housed in a Brunelleschi-designed palace with a fleet of Bentleys for exploring Florence at the ready." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"St Regis' feel is sheer opulence, and the ambience is enhanced by service which manages to be both discreet and affable." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Luxurious hotel in restored 15th-century palazzo on the Piazza Ognissanti, overlooking the Arno River within walking distance of the Ponte Vecchio." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Mingle with low-profile celebs and play chess in the charming library or sip Brunello bloody marys (the hotel’s signature drink) in the classic, regal atmosphere. " Full review
