Orient Express sets down its trunks on the Piazza della Minerva, between the Pantheon and the Bernin.
Orient Express La Minerva
From
1,460 €
“Only 25 rooms, all with views of the baroque square or the Pantheon dome 80 metres away.”
L'Orient Express La Minerva occupies a 17th-century palace on the square bearing Bernini's elephant-backed obelisk. We bed down 80 metres from the Pantheon, in 25 rooms where midnight-blue velvet, lacquered panelling and veined marbles recall the mythical sleeping cars. The 200 m² spa carved into vaulted cellars offers hammam, sauna and treatment cabins by Guerlain. The ground-floor gastronomic table works Roman produce, the rooftop opens onto ochre roofs and domes. Service is polished, discreet, never obsequious. Count on 1 460 € the night for this address that strikes the balance between railway heritage and Roman palace ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend La Minerva to travellers seeking an intimate palace in the heart of ancient Rome. It's an address for couples on anniversary trips, art lovers chaining museums and trattorias, professionals who want to sleep a stone's throw from the Senate. Families with children will find the hotel too small, the clientele remains adult and discreet.
The building
Architecture and interiors
L'Orient Express La Minerva occupies a 17th-century palace on the Piazza della Minerva, facing Bernini's obelisk. The 25 rooms reprise the sleeping-car codes: midnight-blue velvet, lacquered panelling, veined marbles. The 200 m² spa is carved into the original vaulted cellars. Surfaces from 30 to 65 m² depending on categories.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The ground-floor gastronomic table works Latium produce, short menu renewed according to the market. The rooftop serves cocktails and light bites with views of Roman domes. Breakfast served until 11am, room service 24/7. Book the rooftop two weeks ahead in high season.
Highlights
- 25 rooms facing Piazza della Minerva or the Pantheon, Orient Express velvet and marquetry
- 200 m² spa in 17th-century vaulted cellars, Guerlain treatments, marble hammam and sauna
- Ground-floor gastronomic restaurant, contemporary Roman cuisine, Latium produce
- Panoramic rooftop with views of domes, the Pantheon and old-town roofs
- Booking score 9.6/10 from 25 reviews, discreet service, private parking rare in historic centre
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Rome
La Minerva stands on the Piazza della Minerva, between the Pantheon 80 metres away and Piazza Navona five minutes on foot. The Senate, Quirinal and Trevi Fountain are walkable. Barberini metro station 800 metres, Fiumicino airport 40 minutes by taxi. Pedestrian district, limited traffic.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Accepted on request, supplement 50 € / night, basket provided.
- Parking
- Private parking on reservation, 60 € / day, limited spaces.
- Spa
- Hammam, sauna, Guerlain cabins. Booking advised, access from 16 years.
- Check-in
- From 3pm, check-out 12pm. Early check-in subject to availability.
- City tax
- 7 € / person / night, payable on site.
Facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Facilities for disabled guests
Restaurant
Room service
Free Wi-Fi
Spa and wellness centre
Wi-Fi available everywhere
Private parking
Pets allowed
Parking
Location
Where Orient Express La Minerva is located
Exact address
Orient Express La Minerva
Address
Piazza Della Minerva 69
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