A sumptuous urban Palace, the hotel was founded more than a century ago by a
Swiss family and its name also commemorates its popularity with aristocratic
British connoisseurs and art collectors on tour.
HistoryThe Helvetia & Bristol Hotel has existed since the late 19th century,
in the very same building in which it resides in today.
The entrance can be found in Via dei Pescioni, however the main façade overlooks
Piazza Strozzi.From the very beginning, the Helvetia & Bristol has been an
important meeting point for the cultural and historical figureheads of their
time. Amongst others, we recall Enrico Fermi, Gabriele D’Annunzio, Luigi
Pirandello, Eugenio Montale and Eleonora Duse who adopted the Hotel as their
Florentine residence.
Throughout the years, the Helvetia & Bristol has remained the undisguised
favourite Hotel of the most prestigious international clientele, including the
Danish Royal Family, Igor Strawinsky, Giorgio De Chirico and Betrand Russel.
In 1990 the Helvetia & Bristol underwent a careful and detailed
renovation, returning it to its original splendour and timeless charm, offering
its clientele elegant surroundings and refined atmosphere combined with today’s
modern technology.
All these different aspects make the Helvetia & Bristol the perfect place
for you to experience Florence.