La Minerva by Orient express

Rome, Italy

Location

In the heart of Rome, where history intertwines with modern luxury, Orient Express La Minerva offers a timeless escape in the Eternal City. Situated in the iconic Piazza della Minerva, this XVIIth - century Palace—now part of the world-renowned Orient Express family—blends Rome’s glorious past with an exciting future. 
With a rich history, an illustrious architectural heritage, and an exceptional interior design inspired by both classical and contemporary elegance, the hotel offers an unparalleled experience for those seeking to immerse themselves in the Orient Express Art of Travel.

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"The Orient Express La Minerva is one of the most historical and renowned hotels in Rome. Admired by locals and desired by international travelers".

The opening of Orient Express La Minerva ushers in a new chapter, intertwining the renovation of this historic landmark with the launch of  La Dolce Vita Orient Express train, offering unparalleled access to Italy’s cultural treasures. With every detail meticulously crafted, the hotel promises to deliver a unique luxury experience for those seeking both timeless elegance and modern refinement.

At Orient Express La Minerva, every detail has been carefully curated to offer an experience that transcends time. Unveil this spectacular destination, where history and luxury meet to create an unforgettable journey through Rome's past and future.

Accommodation

Orient Express brings its mythical savoir-faire, once experienced only on its iconic trains, into the historic palace where Orient Express La Minerva is located. The unique design ignites an experience that lingers long after you leave. Within our legendary hotel, a world of impeccable service and sophistication awaits. From the prestigious marble to the plush embrace of bespoke Italian linens and the rich scent of teak and oak underfoot, each moment is a symphony of beauty and discovery.

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In the morning, the soft, peculiar Roman light gently seeps into your dreams as you awaken to breathtaking views of the Pantheon, Piazza della Minerva and Bernini’s iconic marble elephant bearing an ancient obelisk, each one beckoning you to explore the culture, art and vibrant energy of the Eternal City. 

Accommodation

Classic Room
Beautifully appointed classic rooms with one king bed and marble bathroom with a charming shell-shaped sink and walk in shower. Art deco design with a contemporary touch. Luxurious linen, bespoke bathroom amenities, minibar with complimentary soft drinks, coffee & tea selection.

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For your perfect comfort, this room includes:
- Rivolta Carmignani linen;
- Minibar with complimentary soft drinks, coffee and tea selection;
- Butler services with packing & unpacking on request;
- Bespoke bathroom amenities.

Superior Room
Large superior rooms with one king bed. Art deco design with a contemporary touch and wooden floor. Marble bathroom with a shell-shaped or double sink and walk in shower. Luxurious linen, bespoke bathroom amenities, minibar with complimentary soft drinks, coffee & tea selection.

For your perfect comfort, this room includes:
- Rivolta Carmignani linen;
- Minibar with complimentary soft drinks, coffee and tea selection;
- Butler services with packing & unpacking on request;
- Bespoke bathroom amenities.

Deluxe Room
Enchanting deluxe rooms with twin or king beds. Art deco design with a contemporary touch. Marble bathroom with a shell-shaped or double sink and walk in shower or bathtub Luxurious linen, bespoke bathroom amenities, minibar with complimentary soft drinks, coffee & tea selection.

For your perfect comfort, this room includes:
- Rivolta Carmignani linen;
- Minibar with complimentary soft drinks, coffee and tea selection;
- Bespoke bathroom amenities;
- Butler services with packing & unpacking on request.

Deluxe Room with Minerva Square Views
Large deluxe rooms with one king bed overlooking the Pantheon and Minerva Square. Marble bathroom with a shell-shaped or double sink & walk-in shower or bathtub. Luxurious linen, bespoke bathroom amenities, minibar with complimentary soft drinks, coffee & tea selection.

For your perfect comfort, this suite includes:
- Piazza della Minerva Square views;
- Rivolta Carmignani linen;
- Minibar with complimentary soft drinks, coffee and tea selection;
- Bespoke bathroom amenities;
- Butler services with packing & unpacking on request.

Accommodation

Junior Suite
Ample junior suites with twin or king bed & vanity desk. Art deco design with wooden floor. Marble bathroom with a shell-shaped or double sink & walk in shower or bathtub. Luxurious linen, bespoke bathroom amenities, minibar with complimentary soft drinks, coffee & tea selection.

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For your perfect comfort, this suite includes:

- Rivolta Carmignani linen;
- Minibar with complimentary soft drinks, coffee and tea selection;
- Bespoke bathroom amenities;
- Vynil records and player;
- Walk-in shower and bathroom in Rosso Verona marble.
 - Butler services with packing & unpacking on request.

Junior Suite with Minerva Square Views
Junior suites with twin or king beds with view over the Pantheon and Minerva Square. Art deco design, marble bathroom with a shell-shaped or double sink and walk in shower Luxurious linen, bespoke bathroom amenities, minibar with complimentary soft drinks, coffee & tea selection.
For your perfect comfort, this suite includes:

- Piazza della Minerva Square views;
- Rivolta Carmignani linen;
- Minibar with complimentary soft drinks, coffee and tea selection;
- Bespoke bathroom amenities;
- Vynil records and player;
- Walk-in shower and bathroom in Rosso Verona marble.

Junior Suite with Terrace
Junior suites with twin or king beds with enchanting private terrace. Art deco design, wooden floor & marble bathroom with a shell-shaped or double sink & walk in shower Luxurious linen, bespoke bathroom amenities, minibar with complimentary soft drinks, coffee & tea selection.
For your perfect comfort, this suite includes:

- Private terrace;
- Rivolta Carmignani linen;
- Minibar with complimentary soft drinks, coffee and tea selection;
- Bespoke bathroom amenities;
- Vynil records and player;
- Walk-in shower and bathroom in Rosso Verona marble.

 

Accommodation

Suite
Spacious suite with king bed and separate living room. Art deco design with a contemporary touch. Rosso Verona marble bathroom with double sink, walk in shower and bathtub. Luxurious linen, bespoke bathroom amenities, minibar with complimentary soft drinks, coffee & tea selection.

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For your perfect comfort, this suite includes:

- Rivolta Carmignani linen;
- Minibar with complimentary drinks and snacks, coffee and tea selection;
- Bespoke bathroom amenities;
- Vynil records and player;
- Dyson Hair Dryer;
- Walk-in shower and bathroom in Rosso Verona marble;
- Dedicated Butler services with packing & unpacking on request and welcome pressing service (two items per person upon arrival);
- One way transfer to or from airport and/or main railway stations.

Suite with Minerva square views
Suites with large living area, stunning views of the Pantheon and Minerva Square and king beds. Rosso Verona marble bathroom with double sink, walk in shower and bathtub. Luxurious linen, bespoke bathroom amenities, minibar with complimentary soft drinks, coffee & tea selection.
For your perfect comfort, this suite includes:

- Piazza della Minerva Square views;
- Rivolta Carmignani linen;
- Minibar with complimentary drinks and snacks, coffee and tea selection;
- Bespoke bathroom amenities;
- Vynil records and player;
- Dyson Hair Dryer;
- Rosso Verona marble bathroom with walk-in shower and bathtub

- Dedicated Butler services with packing & unpacking on request and welcome pressing service (two items per person upon arrival);
- One way transfer to or from airport and/or main railway stations.

Suite with Terrace
Sophisticated suites with open air terrace, large living area, vanity desk and king bed. Rosso Verona marble bathroom with double sink, walk in shower and bathtub Luxurious linen, bespoke bathroom amenities, minibar with complimentary soft drinks, coffee & tea selection.
For your perfect comfort, this suite includes:

- Private Terrace;
- Rivolta Carmignani linen;
- Minibar with complimentary drinks and snacks, coffee and tea selection;
- Bespoke bathroom amenities;
- Vynil records and player;
- Dyson Hair Dryer;
- Rosso Verona marble bathroom with walk-in shower and bathtub;

- Dedicated Butler services with packing & unpacking on request and welcome pressing service (two items per person upon arrival)
- One way transfer to or from airport and/or main railway stations.

Dining

Gigi Rigolatto Roma
Perched on the seventh floor of the Orient Express La Minerva, Gigi Rigolatto Roma is the most exciting rooftop restaurant and bar in the city. It’s also a curated Roman rêverie brought to life by Paris Society and RIKAS Hospitality Group. Riviera elegance with a dash of flamboyance. Timeless, yet unmistakably of-the-moment. 

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The menu embraces southern generosity with pinpoint precision: locally sourced ingredients, seasonal rhythms, and iconic recipes gently reimagined - from arancini to lobster linguine, from aged beef carpaccio to Milanese, from the pistachio ice cream to the tiramisù. It’s Italy reinterpreted in a fresh, modern flair. Celebrating the great classics of mixology, the wine and spirits selection features legendary drinks and signature reinterpretations inspired by the elegant and cosmopolitan style of Orient Express.

La Minerva Bar
An urban oasis, La Minerva Bar nestles beneath the lobby’s spectacular glass ceiling at Orient Express La Minerva. In its hushed, elegant embrace, it provides the perfect haven for those eager to delve into Rome’s history or embark on a gourmet voyage without leaving the Eternal City. La Minerva Bar is a sanctuary of light and serenity. The presence of lush greenery creates an intimate retreat, a rare moment of calm in the vibrant energy of Rome.
In the morning, the ritual of coffee takes center stage, with the clinking of silver spoons on fine porcelains marking the start of the day. As night falls, the bar transforms for aperitivo. Candlelight glimmers, music deepens, and the ambiance shifts. 

 

Meetings & Events

Thoughtfully designed to accommodate a wide range of needs, from social gatherings and celebrations to sophisticated business meetings, Orient Express La Minerva is the perfect venue to bring your dreams to life.  

Each meeting and events space reveals its own unique character and features, from the Olimpo Ballroom to Rinaldi Room, Alfieri Room, Bernini Room and The Gallery. The experience extends to the 7th floor, Gigi Rigolatto Roma, the restaurant & bar on the rooftop offering a privileged setting overviewing the Pantheon.

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Olimpo Ballroom 
The spectacular Olimpo Ballroom, spanning 165 sqm on the ground floor, is beautifully adorned with impressive Murano chandeliers and eleven magnificent marble statues by Rinaldo Rinaldi, a pupil of Antonio Canova. It offers a dramatic setting for the most creative meetings, celebrations, social events, and weddings. 

The Ballroom features a private entrance from Via Santa Caterina da Siena, ideal for guests seeking the utmost privacy for their exclusive gatherings. The adjoining foyer is equipped with a cloakroom for added convenience followed by a short flight of steps leading into the room. 

Rinaldi Room
The Rinaldi room, with 54 sqm echoing the interiors of vintage Orient Express trains’ carriages, evokes the charm of legendary travels with refined details and timeless elegance. A unique and versatile space on the ground floor, where history and sophistication meet to create the perfect setting for business meetings, exclusive dinners, or intimate gatherings.

Bernini Room 
On the ground floor, the elegant Bernini room with its 26 sqm, pays tribute to the illustrious sculptor who designed the famous elephant of the Egyptian obelisk that overlooks the hotel's entrance. It is the perfect location for an intimate dinner or a private board meeting.

Alfieri Room
With its elegant 28 sqm, the Alfieri room pays homage to the Italian writer Vittorio Alfieri, one of the notable guests of the hotel. Distinguished by its historic vaulted ceilings, this space on the ground floor is the ideal venue for bespoke corporate occasions, business meetings, small conferences, and private dining in utmost privacy. 

The Gallery
The Gallery is a versatile space of 75 sqm that can be partially privatized since it opens directly onto La Minerva Bar. From social happenings to lively celebrations, this unique room can be used for a variety of occasions, above all refined coffee breaks or vibrant welcome cocktails. Featuring a coffered ceiling inspired by the Pantheon’s iconic vault, it offers an unparalleled and sophisticated setting for truly memorable events.

Gigi Rigolatto
A dedicated area of the rooftop can be privatized to host exclusive events, ranging from elegant cocktails to romantic occasions immersed in a fresh and joyful atmosphere.

La Dolce Vita Lounge
At Roma Ostiense Station, where rationalist architecture meets modern refinement, artist-architect Hugo Toro has reimagined the La Dolce Vita Lounge as a space where history and contemporary design intertwine. Inspired by the 1960s spirit expressed through the essence of La Dolce Vita Orient Express.
 
 

Activities

The Spa
At the heart of The SPA at Orient Express La Minerva lies a timeless philosophy: wellness as a transformative journey, not a destination. Inspired by centuries of Ottoman hammam tradition, this exclusive Rome wellness home honors the sacred marriage of ancient wisdom and contemporary restoration practices. Through ceremonial purification rituals and transformative beauty treatments, every experience invites guests toward profound renewal, where nature's most potent sources guide a journey of personal restoration.

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Guests are invited to step outside of time and into a space where body, mind, and spirit are restored in perfect harmony through rituals designed for a transformative wellness experience.

The hammam rituals

The Hammam is an ancient Ottoman ritual of purification, welcoming guests into ceremonies passed down through centuries from Constantinople to Istanbul and beyond. This ancestral ritual invites you on a sensory voyage for body and soul. The experience unfolds as heat embraces you, aromatic steam envelops your senses, and time-honored techniques guide you deeper into restoration. 

The beauty rituals by Furtuna Skin

Touch, scent, and meditative soundscapes work in harmony to visibly transform the skin and restore deep equilibrium. Furtuna Skin's philosophy, Skin to Soul to Society, reflects a commitment that transcends beauty: true luxury supports sustainable communities, revives rare biodiversity, and reminds you that authentic renewal extends beyond radiance toward inner wellness and conscious living.

Fitness rituals

The Gym and Kinesis rooms offer intimate settings where elegance meets functional excellence, transforming exercise into a personal practice of balance, intention, and physical renewal tailored to your wellness philosophy. The Gym room is curated with the Technogym Artis collection, featuring equipment designed for both powerful strength work and intentional recovery. The Kinesis room invites guests to refine practice through functional training with medicine balls, foam rollers, balance domes, dumbbells, and resistance bands, where each movement becomes an opportunity to reconnect with your body at your own pace.