La Gemma is a true emerald in Florence’s charming historic centre.
Located just off the suave shopping street of Via Calimala and just steps from Florence’s most iconic landmarks, the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Uffizi Gallery, La Gemma offers a boutique bolthole in the heart of the city.
A striking property set within a Renaissance-era palazzo, the atmosphere at La Gemma is one of old-school glamour with nostalgic hints to the Art Deco era.
La Gemma’s design-led, charismatic aesthetics are ingeniously matched with its sumptuous and thoughtfully handpicked furnishings. These include Italian velvet bedlinen, green marble and pink-hued stone bathrooms by Devon & Devon, and ceramics by Gio Ponti.
At La Gemma, you’ll find pleasing symmetry and bold geometric patterns, coupled with a colour palette inspired by Florence’s famous Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral, a short walk from the hotel.
Situated on the first floor, Luca’s Restaurant has already earned its place on Florence’s fine dining scene. With an open kitchen, the restaurant is another elegant art deco space with rich forest-green walls and velvet banquettes conveying an atmosphere of opulent charm, further elevated with a bespoke playlist of gentle vintage jazz.
Alongside these five-star amenities, you’ll find precious kimono cut bathrobes by Rivolta Carmignani and complimentary natural products by Votary Luxury Skincare, which add extra indulgence to your stay.
Just a year since opening, Luca’s has already featured in the Michelin guide, and there are rumours of a star to come. This comes as no surprise, as Executive Chef Paulo Airaudo, has already earned Michelin stars and notoriety at his restaurants in Geneva and San Sebastian. Be sure to book your table well in advance!
At Luca’s, Airaudo has skilfully reinvented classical Florentine cuisine into a fresh and contemporary offering. You can savour his approach à la carte or from a tasting menu.
To add to this memorable dining experience, you’ll find the perfect pairing for your meal from the gleaming wall of curated global wines and spirits.
Sample Menu
- Monkfish, beurre blanc & white asparagus
- Pigeon, onion & maitake mushrooms accompanied by its sauce
- Goat cheese & cherry flan
- Jerusalem artichokes & white chocolate
La Gemma’s glamourous nature is further elevated by its first-class service, whether from the 24-hour Les Clefs d’Or® concierge at the front desk or at the hands of skilled therapists in the subterranean boutique spa.
Cavalieri 6R, 50123, Firenze (IT)
