Confidential address a stone's throw from the Duomo, where Florentine luxury unfolds in intimate company.
Hotel La Gemma
From
1,462.91 €
“Private spa in a Renaissance palace, 300 metres from Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral.”
Hotel La Gemma occupies a Renaissance palace on Via Dei Cavalieri, discreet artery of the historic centre. We enter volumes of blonde stone, period stuccos, coffered ceilings. The rooms blend restored wood panelling and contemporary bespoke furniture, Rubelli fabrics, Carrara marble bathrooms. The spa unfolds in 16th-century vaulted cellars, heated pool, treatment cabins under stone arches. The Booking score of 9.6/10 from 1 562 reviews reflects attentive, never intrusive service. From 1 463 € per night, we pay for rarity: just 12 rooms, booking often required three months ahead. ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend La Gemma to couples seeking Florentine intimacy without sacrificing palace comfort, honeymoons, anniversaries, romantic retreats. The confidential format (12 rooms) suits travellers who shun large hotels, prefer personalised service, already know Florence. History and Renaissance architecture buffs find rare immersion here, the building itself justifies the stay.
The building
Architecture and interiors
La Gemma occupies a 16th-century Renaissance palace, façade in typical Florentine pietra serena. Interiors restored with care: original stuccos, painted coffered ceilings, Venetian terrazzo floors. The volumes retain their historic proportions, ceiling heights between 4 and 5 metres, mullioned windows. The vaulted cellars house the spa, exposed stone arches, indirect lighting.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The hotel has an internal restaurant, 24/7 room service. We lack details on the chef or menu, but the intimate scale suggests seasonal, probably Tuscan cuisine. Breakfast in a vaulted room or in-room. For fine dining, the historic centre offers Enoteca Pinchiorri (3 Michelin stars) ten minutes on foot.
Highlights
- Booking score 9.6/10 from 1 562 reviews, among the top-rated in Florence
- Underground spa in Renaissance vaulted cellars, heated marble pool
- Just 12 rooms, fully restored 16th-century palace
- 300 metres from the Duomo, Via Dei Cavalieri in the historic quadrilateral
- Private parking included, rare in central Florence
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Florence
La Gemma stands on Via Dei Cavalieri, quiet street between the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria. Santa Maria del Fiore 300 metres, Ponte Vecchio eight minutes on foot, Uffizi Gallery ten. The neighbourhood remains residential despite tourist density, local shops, trattorias. Santa Maria Novella station 15 minutes by taxi, Florence-Peretola airport 25 minutes. Private parking rare in this area, major plus for car arrivals.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Accepted, conditions and rates to confirm on booking.
- Parking
- Private parking on site, included in the rate.
- Accessibility
- Facilities for disabled guests available, details to check.
- Wi-Fi
- Free connection throughout the property.
- Spa
- Heated pool, treatment cabins, hours to confirm on arrival.
Facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Facilities for disabled guests
Restaurant
Parking
Wi-Fi available throughout
Private parking
Spa and wellness centre
Free Wi-Fi
Pets allowed
Location
Where Hotel La Gemma is located
Exact address
Hotel La Gemma
Address
Via Dei Cavalieri, 6R
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