Florence, ItalyDuomo
Helvetia & Bristol Firenze - Starhotels Collezione
Grand Tour heirloom
Duomo Florence, Italy
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design ClassicOutside the door
The house
StarhotelsGrand Tour heirloom
Two historic townhouses form a 19th-century Grand Tour landmark, balancing antique-filled salon grandeur with sleek modern suites.
“No two colorful guest rooms look the same, but the unifying factor is Old World elegance.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
An 1885 Grand Tour palazzo preserving nineteenth-century antiques and restored frescoed halls.
Notable
Ornate nineteenth-century brocades and frescoes contrast with sleek monochrome canopy-bed suites.
Notable
A historic Grand Tour stop welcoming travellers to central Florence for over a century.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Inside it’s a five-star tribute to Renaissance-era grandeur, and a return to the days when Europe’s grand hotels were the envy of the world.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Palazzo Strozzi stands directly across the street, with the boutiques of Via de' Tornabuoni just steps away.
The rooms
Helvetia rooms hold Florentine antiques and Carrara marble baths, while the Bristol Wing brings Anouska Hempel's tailored gray suites.
The gym
Bring a swimsuit.
Free weights and workout benches sit within vaulted alcoves lined in exposed historic brick.
The thermal baths
Travertine pools and a stone caldarium rest underground, built directly over excavated first-century Roman baths.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Cibrèo Ristorante & Cocktail Bar
Red velvet banquettes and a yellow Siena marble counter set the stage for Tuscan dishes and inventive cocktails.
The new rooms designed by Anoushka Hempel in the ‘Bristol’ wing, are more pared back and contemporary in style, symphonies in shades of gray.
At the table
Breakfast brings pastries from master baker Iginio Massari, while Cibrèo Caffè handles casual all-day Florentine fare.
How it began
Dating to 1885, the hotel was a Grand Tour stop that hosted Gabriele D'Annunzio and Bertrand Russell.
“A 2021 renovation joined it with the Bristol wing (the former Banco di Roma), whose 25 guest rooms—styled by renowned designer Anouska Hempel…”
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.