Postcards from... Booklet 2022

Helvetia & Bristol is a magnificent 19th-century townhouse and the first grand hotel (1894) in the heart of the historical centre of Florence and next to the best shopping streets. Its elegant rooms and suites offer breathtaking views of the city. Meticulously restored artworks characterise the 64 rooms of the Helvetia wing. The 25 rooms in the Bristol wing bear the signature of designer Anouska Hempel. Cibréo Ristorante, and Cibréo Caffè offer a suitable reference point for coffee, lunch, aperitif, or dinner. The impressive La SPA at 540sqm is the largest to be found in the historical centre of Florence. Centrally located close to the historic Basilica Santa Maria Novella, this elegant and themed design hotel’s décor is inspired by the world of haute horlogerie, fine watchmaking, and each floor is dedicated to a prestigious Swiss watch. Each unique and stylish guest room and suite displays photographs and paintings depicting a particular wristwatch model and feature luxurious bathroom amenities fromOfficina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella. For its 4-star category Hotel L’Orologio (“The Clock Hotel") represents great value and is a popular choice, so it is recommended that you take the time to book early! A perfect balance between the luxury of a bygone era and modern comforts. In the historic centre of Florence, an eighteenth century residence hosts the exclusive, refined Relais Santa Croce hotel. Surrounded by its sumptuous furnishings and frescoed ceilings, enjoy some of the grandest suites in the city. The hotel restaurant, Guelfi e Ghibellini, offers innovative, seasonal regional menus. Furthermore, situated within the same building as the Relais Santa Croce is the Enoteca Pinchiorri, one of the most celebrated restaurants in the country, having been awarded three Michelin stars. Having undergone a complete refurbishment in 2017, this elegant yet unpretentious hotel is romantically located on the south bank to the west of the Ponte Vecchio promising opportunities to take in the sights along the river as you relax on your balcony sipping a glass of Chianti. As you would expect from the skilled eye of the Ferragamo family attention to detail is as important in hotels as with their fashion creations. Hotel Lungarno offers an extra treat with possibly the most romantic table in the city when dining at Borgo San Jacopo , their Michelin Star restaurant. The Pick of Florence Hotels Please select up to 4 hotels that you wish to feature in Postcards from Florence feature Relais Santa Croce , by Baglioni Hotels Hotel Lungarno Hotel Helvetia & Bristol Hotel L’Orologio