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Orient Express La Minerva

Piazza Della Minerva 69, Pantheon, 00186 Rome, Italy
Preferred Partner Historic/Heritage
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About the Hotel

7.3 Average Rating
Standing inside Palazzo Fonseca, a building that has witnessed four centuries of Roman history, it's hard not to feel the weight of time in the best possible way. The Pantheon is a two-minute walk from the front door, Piazza Navona a short stroll beyond that, and the Spanish Steps fifteen minutes on foot — which means you're not just staying in Rome, you're staying at its very center. The building itself dates to 1620 and became a hotel in 1811, hosting generations of nobility and globe-trotters long before it became the first Orient Express property in the world. Today, the 93 rooms and suites carry that history forward through a design language that blends art deco sensibility with genuine Italian character — rich materials, considered details, and spaces that feel like they've earned their elegance rather than simply purchased it. The food and drink program here deserves serious attention. Gigi Roma serves Mediterranean cuisine with rooftop views across the city's ancient skyline — a setting that would feel theatrical if the food weren't genuinely good enough to hold its own. Down in the lobby lounge, La Minerva Bar operates all day and into the evening, where you can take afternoon tea or a late aperitif beneath Rinaldo Rinaldi's original marble statue of the goddess Minerva herself. Breakfast, served with that same panoramic backdrop, turns the first hour of the day into something worth getting up for. The staff here operates with the kind of quiet competence that makes a city feel navigable in ways a guidebook never could. They know Rome — its rhythms, its hidden corners, its best-kept secrets — and organizing an authentic experience beyond the obvious tourist circuit is very much part of what they do. The spa and fitness center ensure you can recover well between days spent walking ancient streets, and the 24-hour front desk means someone knowledgeable is always on hand whenever you need them.

Accommodations

10 Types Available

Classic Room

269 m² 2

Superior Room

312 m² 2

Deluxe Room

377 m² 2

Amenities

  • Parking
  • Internet
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Bar

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