| | Facilities within the Property |
 H & B Hostaria Bibendum - Restaurant & Bar: An imaginative and charming setting. The H & B Hostaria Bibendum is a ritzy, unforgettable locale where the warm, rich tones of the spices found in the souks of Marrakech - scarlet, paprika and gold - are the inspiration behind the choice of the predominating hues; where exotic touches offset the very European décor with a hint of Art Nouveau; where chillout and desert blues accentuate the lounge atmosphere, and director's chairs and umbrellas create a casual atmosphere on the terrace when it's time to relax with a drink.
A warm shade of orange, highlighted by details in black, prevails in the décor and furnishings. The bar counter is set at an unusual angle that cleverly plays on the black elements in the décor and the light from the windows, crystal and mirrors. A striking curtain frames the large lead-glass window, and there are two rare 1930 Art Deco chandeliers shaped like shells from which the crystal droplets hang. |
 The second room, where bottles of fine wine and olive oil are on display, leads to the terrace, surrounded by bay trees and brightly-coloured geraniums. Sitting in the shade, busy doing nothing, sipping a cool drink or sampling one of the chef's specialties, guests can glimpse the façades of the late-nineteenth-century buildings in Via dei Pescioni, as well as Piazza Strozzi and the fine rusticated Renaissance palazzo named after it, and enjoy views of other streets where different architectural styles and periods exist side by side: a typical, tranquil Florentine cityscape. |
 A traditional yet creative menu
The pleasures of the table have been enjoyed for centuries, and creating them requires painstaking care. In the skilled hands of our chef, traditional Tuscan recipes are transformed into creative haute-cuisine dishes, distinguished by great attention to detail. The menu changes every four months, with the seasons. In addition, the H&B offers different menus according to the time of day, starting with breakfast and continuing with aperitifs, snacks, light lunches, afternoon snacks and dinners until the small hours.
The team serving impeccably in the dining room, guided by maitre Andrea Tempestini, is young and savvy, their dark red and black uniforms, matching the décor, topped off by classic French aprons.
The H & B is open all day, every day, from 7.30 am until the small hours, with its own entrance in Via dei Pescioni 8/r. |
 MEETING ROOMS
The Hotel Helvetia & Bristol offers 3 meeting rooms with the capacity of receiving up to 80 people.
The Winter Garden
In this enchanted setting the mind rediscovers the natural flow of time like a dream remembered. Filtered gently through the pink and light green glass of the vaulted ceiling, radiant sunlight floods the room decorated in colonial-Art Nouveau style. The Winter Garden of the Helvetia & Bristol casts a magical spell, its long silence liquidly underscored by the play of water in the fountain that greets you at the entrance. It is here that most of the time is spent, in what was the Helvetia's reading room a century ago and now opens its doors for the most exclusive meetings and events. |
 The Sala Strozzi
The Sala Strozzi at the Hotel Helvetia & Bristol is named after the imposing sixteenth-century palace located opposite the hotel. The conference room completes the range of services offered by this splendid five star luxury Florentine hotel in this sector. Ideal for holding meetings, seminars, conferences, presentations and small receptions, the conference room is illuminated by daylight and boasts state-of-the-art technological equipment, including latest generation systems. |
 In addition, there are the smaller Sala Cellini and Sala Bellini on the upper floors that can be used as breakout rooms and for other purposes. Here high level incentive meetings and conventions for the selected few find the perfect, elegant setting which both Italians and foreigners find equally attractive.
Services available through the Concierge: baby sitter, car hire, airline and train tickets and/or reservations, tickets for theatres, museums, English, French or German speaking guides, city tours, doctor, fitness and gym suggestions. |
| Property Facilities Summary: |  Banquets | Bar | | Car Rental | City Tours | | Concierge Service | Congresses & Meetings | | Guided Tours | Internet Point | | Lift | Meeting Room | | Outlet Tours | Parking | | Private Transfer To/From Airport | Restaurant | | Special Events | Ticket Reservation Service | | Valet Parking | | | |
| In the vicinity: fitness centre, rowing, tennis, indoor swimming pool. Outside the city: Golf Club Ugolino (about 18 km from Hotel), horse riding. Shopping: The Helvetia & Bristol is surrounded by the best "shopping streets" of Florence, where the main boutiques can be found. |
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