Hotel Helvetia & Bristol
Hotel Helvetia & Bristol is a five-star boutique hotel in Florence, Italy. It is managed by the Niquesa Hotels & Residences Group alongside Hotel d'Inghilterra, Residenza di Ripetta, Hotel Beverly Hills Rome, Grand Hotel Continental Siena and Hotel Villa Michelangelo Vicenza, and is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.
Location
The hotel is set in heart of the Historic Centre of Florence, named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982. It lies between Piazza della Repubblica and Via de' Tornabuoni. The entrance is located on Via dei Pescioni and the main façade overlooks Piazza Strozzi. Ponte Vecchio, Florence Cathedral[1] and Piazza della Signoria are located within walking distance.
History
The palazzo that houses the hotel dates to the late 19th century.[2] Originally created to attract the wealthy aristocrats of Victorian England, the inner-city townhouse hosted artists and European royalty including Igor Stravinsky, Giorgio de Chirico, and members of Danish Royal Family and Dutch monarchy.[3]
Bar and restaurant
The hotel houses Bar Bibendum and Hostaria Bibendum.[4] The restaurant is led by Roberto Cordisco who, prior to becoming a head chef, gained experience at 2 and 3 Michelin star restaurants in Florence and Milan.[5]
References
- ↑ Telegraph Travel
- ↑ "Where to Stay in Florence - Travel Guide (Condé Nast Traveller)". Condé Nast Traveller UK.
- ↑ Herbert Ypma. "Latin quarters". the Guardian.
- ↑ "Travel Mole". travelmole.com.
- ↑ La Stampa