Orient Express La Minerva

Orient Express La Minerva is nestled in the heart of Rome, only 2-minutes’ walk from the Pantheon, 1476 feet away from Piazza Navona and 15 minutes’ walk from the Spanish Steps. The hotel also features an iconic rooftop terrace with breathtaking views of the eternal city.

Originally built in 1620 and transformed in a hotel in 1811, its storied halls once graced illustrious globetrotters and nobility. Today Palazzo Fonseca hosts the first Orient Express Hotel in the world, where exquisite design merges art deco style, combining rich heritage with contemporary elegance across all the 93 rooms and suites.
The hotel also unveils some of the city’s most exciting food and beverage concepts: The Gigi Roma offers Mediterranean cuisine in one of Rome’s most beautiful and enchanting location with immersive views of the Eternal City. La Minerva Bar, in the sophisticated lobby lounge, is an all-day dining restaurant and bar that invites to settle beneath the sight of the original statue of Minerva goddess by Rinaldo Rinaldi, while serving a unique afternoon tea or a refined aperitif. Breakfast at Orient Express La Minerva is the ideal way to welcome a new day while admiring a memorable panorama.

The passionate and knowledgeable hotel team provides exceptional and personalized service to guests and can organize authentic experiences to discover the secrets of the city, arranging an unforgettable stay in Rome.