The secret hideaway of the world's best chef
Massimo Bottura's hotel.
Star chef Massimo Bottura opens his first hotel
In the heart of the idyllic Italian region of Emilia-Romagna lies a jewel of the hotel industry. The heart project of Michelin-starred chef Massimo Bottura is set amid 200-year-old oak trees, an inviting pond, and an on-site vegetable garden. In collaboration with his life and business partner Lara Gilmore, Bottura has created a luxurious but nature-oriented hotel in Italian country house style. It was designed to offer guests a timeless atmosphere where they could experience the diverse region of Emilia-Romagna first-hand. Stylistically, the charming boutique hotel with only 12 rooms is reminiscent of the 18th century.
Massimo Bottura announces his hotel as follows:
It took us many years to find this special place, and we filled it with our favorite things: selections from our collection of contemporary art, books and records, and a pantry full of iconic Emilian ingredients like Parmigiano Reggiano, Aceto Balsamico and Lambrusco.
Zur Hotel Inneneinrichtung zählt eine Haupthalle mit Fresken Decke, eine gemütliche Cocktail Lounge, ein Schallplattenraum und eine Küche im italienischen Familienstil. Die Küche des Hauses ist den ganzen Tag über von 6.00 – 24.00 Uhr für Snacks, Getränke, Tee und Kaffee geöffnet. Der Musikraum lädt Gäste ein, die Schallplattensammlung vom Chef persönlich zu genießen. Man hat zudem die Möglichkeit seinen eigenen Aperitif zuzubereiten oder einen Whisky nach dem Abendessen im Cocktailraum zu genießen. Direkt hinter dem Grundstück und zwischen den landwirtschaftlich genutzten Feldern befinden sich Pfade zum Wandern, Laufen und Radfahren. Auf Sportbegeisterte warten ein Pool und ein Tennisplatz direkt im Areal. Das Personal des Casa Maria Luigia hilft gerne bei der Organisation personalisierter Führungen durch die Region und etwaiger Transfers.
Casa Maria Luigia - Hotel accommodation in country style
The charming bedrooms of the Casa Maria Luigia verfügen über eine offene Sitzecke, handgefertigte Keramikfliesenbäder und ebenerdige Duschen. Alle Zimmer sind mit Fußböden aus Walnussholz versehen und bieten die Möglichkeit, sich in aller Ruhe auf das Landhaus Ambiente einzulassen. Italienische Designermöbel mit Dedar-Stoffen und Ortigia Badutensilien runden den Wohlfühlfaktor der zauberhaften Suiten ab. Darüber hinaus verfügen alle Zimmer und Suiten über Bambushandtücher, Bademäntel, Haartrockner, einen Safe für Wertsachen, WLAN, eine Minibar sowie eine Auswahl an Teesorten und eine Espresso Maschine. Nach einem märchenhaften Schlaf, wartet am Morgen ein traditionelles, emilianisches Frühstück, welches im angrenzenden Gebäude – einem ehemaligen Kutschenhaus – angeboten wird.
The room categories are divided as follows:
ML Festina Lente
This charming room features an open sitting area, walnut floors, luxurious beds, and handcrafted bathrooms with ceramic tile and ground-level shower. 30-45 sqm, from € 450 / night
ML Bella Vita
These luxurious rooms feature spacious open living and dressing areas with high ceilings, walnut floors, larger handcrafted bathrooms with ceramic tile, cast iron bathtubs and/or large walk-in showers. 50-75 sqm, from € 600 / night
ML Alcove Penthouse
This modern penthouse has a separate living room, a large bedroom overlooking a private 16 m² wooden balcony, a marble bathroom with bath and shower, a tower room with guest bed and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The penthouse is around 100 sqm and is accessible exclusively by stairs. from € 750 / night
Restaurant Francescana at Casa Maria Luigia
Although Bottura has opened a beautiful boutique hotel with his Casa Maria Luigia, the culinary arts are not neglected here either:
The Francescana Restaurant is a true culinary experience, courtesy of three Michelin-starred chef Massimo Bottura. It is located in a turn-of-the-century carriage house that has been transformed into a stunning dining room with an open kitchen, contemporary artworks and magnificent sea views. The dining room is decorated with artwork by contemporary artist Damien Hirst. Guests enjoying the tasting menu at the Francescana restaurant are seated at one of three communal dining tables designed by Alessandro Mendini. The tasting menu is seasonal in nature and is divided into 9 courses with wine pairings. Unlike his Michelin-starred restaurant "Osteria Francescana" in the centre of Modena, guests here at the Hotel "Casa Maria Luigia" have the unique opportunity to take an intimate look at one of the most renowned cuisines in the world.
Personality and star chef Massimo Bottura
2016 founded Massimo Bottura the non-profit Food for Soul to fight food waste. Massimo Bottura's book, Bread is Gold, is the first to address the issue of food waste holistically, featuring recipes for 3-course meals from the world's best chefs. The 150+ recipes transform everyday ingredients into inspiring dishes that are delicious, economical and simple to prepare. In Modena, Bottura founded the project in cooperation with regional associations. "Il Tortellante". – Eine Art therapeutisches Gemeinschaftsprojekt, in dem Jugendliche und Erwachsene mit Autismus lernen, wie man frische handgemachte Pasta („Tortellinieren“) herstellt.
Picture credits: Paolo Terzi, Callo Albanese e Sueo, Casa Maria Luigia