Grand Hotel de la Minerve

Our stay at Orient Express La Minerva was truly exceptional and became one of the highlights of our time in Rome. We chose the hotel to celebrate two very special occasions, our 40ths birthdays and our wedding anniversary and from the moment we arrived, we felt that this would be far more than an ordinary hotel stay. The hotel itself is magnificent. Every area is exceptionally clean, beautifully organized, and decorated with remarkable taste and attention to detail. The interiors perfectly combine Roman history, contemporary elegance, and the unmistakable refinement of Orient Express. The indoor restaurant is particularly beautiful, with an atmosphere that is sophisticated yet warm and inviting. The rooftop restaurant is another unforgettable part of the experience. It offers a stunning view over Rome and is the perfect setting for a cocktail at the end of the afternoon. Watching the city from above while enjoying the elegant atmosphere was one of those special moments that truly capture the spirit of la dolce vita. Breakfast was absolutely impeccable. The dishes were beautifully prepared, the ingredients were excellent, and every detail of the service was carefully considered. However, what made breakfast truly magical was the harpist who played every morning. Listening to her perform became one of the greatest highlights of our stay. We made sure never to miss breakfast, not only because of the wonderful food, but because starting the day with the sound of her harp was an extraordinarily beautiful and memorable experience. The entire team deserves special recognition. Everyone was extremely well trained, polite, attentive, and genuinely helpful. The service was elegant and highly professional, but also warm and natural. This level of personalized attention has tremendous value and is undoubtedly one of the hotel’s greatest strengths. We never felt that the service was merely following a protocol; we felt genuinely welcomed and cared for. The concierge service was exceptional. We used it twice to help us select restaurants in Rome, and both recommendations were excellent. Their knowledge, attention to our preferences, and ability to understand exactly what kind of experience we were looking for made a real difference. The hotel also has a gym, which I used every day during our stay. It was clean, pleasant, and allowed me to maintain my daily routine. In my opinion, it could benefit from a few additional pieces of equipment, but even so, I was able to complete my workouts without difficulty. Orient Express La Minerva is the kind of hotel that stays in your memory. It creates the feeling that you do not want to leave, and even makes you want to return to Rome simply to stay there again. More than a luxurious hotel, it offers a complete experience built around beauty, comfort, gastronomy, music, and, above all, truly outstanding hospitality. Our stay exceeded every expectation, and we would return without hesitation. Grazie mille to the entire team for making our celebration and our time in Rome so unforgettable.

We stopped by here for drinks at La Minverva bar on a very hot Sunday afternoon after walking from The Vatican. I knew we'd receive excellent service and drinks in a relaxed environment while I tried to cool down. Which we did. The bar served a wine I really like by the glass. Bonus. And I caved in and ordered dessert once I spied the dessert trolley. The bar was very quiet to begin with, as I expected everyone books the rooftop, which would have melted me. There were plenty of staff about who were extremely chatty, friendly and eager to assist. Was a very pleasant afternoon spent in calm surroundings.

Me and my husband had a fantastic stay at this hotel. The restaurant at the ground floor was delicious, and the service higlight. Service across the whole hotel was top level and the reception staff was so helpfull and supportive whener we needed help. Rooms are very clean and well designed. Highly recommend. The hotel itself is very close to all nice places where we walked in all directions less or more 10-20 minuts. I want to extend my thanks to all the staff for their hospitality. Arzu Ali

I have stated many, very nice hotels across four different continents. This, by far, has been the best. The staff was extremely attentive, everything was immaculately clean, and they really did a wonderful job to make you feel as if you were in your home instead of a hotel. Located in the heart of Rome, you are mere steps away from the Pantheon, and but a short walk from most other ancient Roman sites. Between the location, the staff, and the overall experience with the hotel I cannot say enough for how well they have done. The rooftop restaurant was second to none. With a breathtaking view of the city at sunset and to hear the church bells ring for miles around. The food was delicious and the wine selection was superb.

After the initial difficulties with the booking, I honestly have to say that I probably experienced one of the most beautiful stays imaginable. An incredibly beautiful hotel with an exceptionally attentive and welcoming team. You can truly feel that every detail is focused on making the guest completely satisfied and cared for. From the very first moment, you feel perfectly looked after — a true “100% worry-free experience.” The service, atmosphere, friendliness, and attention to detail were all at the highest level. Which makes it even nicer that the stay ultimately turned out to be such a positive and memorable experience.