In the heart of Florence, Hotel La Gemma offers a luxurious retreat. Unwind with a rejuvenating massage or steam room session and enjoy continental breakfast at one of the two on-site restaurants.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Piazza del Duomo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 27 min drive
Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 11 min walk
Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 12 min walk
Porta al Prato Station - 20 min walk
Unità Tram Stop - 8 min walk
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 10 min walk
Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 12 min walk
Restaurants
Caffè Gilli - 3 min walk
Caffè Concerto Paszkowski - 1 min walk
I Fratellini - 2 min walk
La Borsa - 2 min walk
La Grotta Guelfa - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel La Gemma
Hotel La Gemma offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Historic Centre of Florence and Uffizi Gallery. You can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, facials, or mani/pedis. This luxurious hotel is also within just a 10-minute walk of Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Unità Tram Stop is 8 minutes and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 10 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
39 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Covered onsite valet parking (EUR 65 per night)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Allure Spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 8.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 35 per pet, per night
Parking
Covered valet parking costs EUR 65 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number IT048017A1CYOU9I36
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel La Gemma offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel La Gemma does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel La Gemma?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of EUR 35 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel La Gemma?
Yes. Valet parking costs EUR 65 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel La Gemma?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Hotel La Gemma and nearby?
Hotel La Gemma has a spa.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel La Gemma?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around Hotel La Gemma like?
Hotel La Gemma is in Duomo, a short 8-minute walk from Unità Tram Stop and 5 minutes' walk from Uffizi Gallery.
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Hotel La Gemma Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great, delicious, and phenomenal with a wide variety of options. (15 reviews)
The on-site restaurant, Luca's, offers fine dining with excellent service and exceptional wine pairings. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2025
Great location and friendly staff
DAVID
DAVID, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2025
Amazing hotel. My son and I stayed for a night, gorgeous decor, staff is absolutely amazing, very very accommodating, kind and helpful! Can’t wait to go back!
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2024
The hotel is a true gem with a warm and accommodating staff.
Alexander
Alexander, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Amazing location, Amazing staff, quiet and special
Jean
Jean, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2024
Excellent location, beautiful gem of a hotel.
Maria Celia
Maria Celia, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
Great location in central Florence on a quiet street. Efficient, friendly Service and staff. Lots of nearby restaurants and shopping.well appointed rooms and fabulous breakfast.
ulrich
ulrich, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2024
Great hotel
Abdulrahman
Abdulrahman, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
Beautiful hotel and staff were great. Dedicated would stay here again.
LeAnn
LeAnn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2024
Everything was great, welcome drinks so good and loved the balcony attached to our room!
luxmy
luxmy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2024
Great hotel
Audrey
Audrey, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2024
A wonderful elegant hotel. Lovely breakfast provided. Perfect location.
Darren
Darren, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2024
The staff are extremely helpful and friendly and very professional. The hotel location is fantastic, being close to very many 'sights'.
carol
carol, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2024
Beautiful hotel centrally located. Staff were so nice. Would stay again!
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 27, 2024
Great location and staff. Highly recommend this lovely hotel
Corliss
Corliss, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
La Gemma was one of our most memorable hotel stays ever. Everyone was very welcoming and the hotel was inquisitively stunning. The individualized service was exceptional, friendly, and the hotel accommodations were beautiful. The bar and breakfast menus were divine.
Lori
Lori, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2024
The property was absolutely stunning. The staff members were amazing, super friendly, and helpful.
Nicole
Nicole, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2024
Great hotel
Lovely hotel with a phenomenal staff. Perfectly located. Would highly recommend
Jerry
Jerry, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2024
Highly recommend
Amazing hotel, good size rooms. Very clean. Kind staff
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5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2024
The best.
The absolute best… the decor, the breakfast, the location… the list goes on!!!
Emily
Emily, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2023
Great hotel and staff.
Bruce
Bruce, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 2023
What a great hotel. Great staff great location Highly recommend this hotel
Dominick
Dominick, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2023
Beautiful hotel in a brilliant location, walking distance from all the great tourist spots, lots of dining options in the area and the hotel breakfast was incredible.
Tess
Tess, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2024
In the center of Florence, close to everything. Perfect.
Ilias
Ilias, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
Spectacular stay in a gorgeous room, in a magical location. This is the second year in a row that I’ve visited Florence and stayed at La Gemma. The staff is fantastic and attentive to the details and will make your stay memorable: La Gemma will continue to be my go to hotel when visiting Florence.
Carlo
Carlo, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2024
Fabulous stay. Staff very friendly and accommodating.