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Tripadvisor Traveller RatingBased on 528 Reviews
Traveller ReviewsRanked #38 of 467 hotels in Florence
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Excellent
405
Very Good
72
Average
27
Poor
9
Terrible
15
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lorenzodicrofti said...
Disappointing and Embarrassing Checkout Experience at Helvetia & Bristol
Travelled on 06/2026
Dear Management of Helvetia & Bristol and Starhotels,
I am writing this message as a long-standing guest of Helvetia & Bristol in Florence.
My wife and I stay at your hotel several times a year and have always appreciated the location, the friendliness of your staff, and the quality of the food. The people working at the hotel have always been professional, welcoming, and helpful.
However, during our most recent s...
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HuntersWood said...
Almost perfect.
Travelled on 03/2026
This is a lovely hotel in a beautiful period building and its central location could not be better.
The welcome that we received was so warm and professional, and the reception, concierge, and breakfast teams were all first class. Thank you for looking after us so well .
Our room (a suite in the older building) was also beautiful and whilst the bathroom was a little bit cramped we could not have felt more comfor...
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Valerie A said...
5 star Italian luxury & service!!
Travelled on 03/2026
One of the nicest hotels we have stayed in Italy. Absolutely gorgeous and plush. Perfect location in the city center. The decor is dreamy. Truly italian design with Renaissance flareas only the Italians can do it. We had a suite which was very spacious and well designed. I woke up every morning feeling like a princess!! Comfortable beds and pillows. Cozy bathrobes, great bath products, lovely turn down service. The...
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Sarah J said...
5 stars all around
Travelled on 03/2025
My husband and I had a wonderful stay at Helvetia & Bristol in Florence, and it truly exceeded our expectations.
The service was absolutely exceptional. The staff went above and beyond to make my husbands birthday feel incredibly special, with thoughtful touches and genuine warmth that made us feel truly cared for. Its rare to experience hospitality at this level, and it made our stay unforgettable.
Our room was ...
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caroline2 said...
Beautifully Maintained Hotel
Travelled on 08/2025
Very central location for this beautifully maintained hotel. The rooms are quite different depending on which part of the hotel you are. The reception was very professional and always ready to help. So was the concierge. My room was nicely furnished, the bed very confortable and the turndown service very thoughtful. Unfortunately the double glazing windows was not sufficient and the street noise was quite disturb...
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