FirstSuites Score 10.07 out of 10, EMPTYJET 6★The Guests' — N° 127 of 777
J.K. Place Roma
Rome · Italy
96.1EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$$from ~$1,074 / night
- City
- couples
- city breaks
EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET rank #1980
Orient Express La Minerva
Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.
728 guest reviews analysed
Piazza della Minerva, 69, Rome, RM, 00186, IT
Distinctions
Hotel distinction
Global excellence index
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
88.0 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 728 guest reviews across Google, Booking.com, Tripadvisor and Trip.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- couples
- city breaks
- food & wine
- design lovers
About Orient Express La Minerva
Orient Express La Minerva is located in Rome and features 93 rooms within a reimagined 17th-century palace. Guests have access to multiple dining venues, including Gigi Rigolatto Roma and La Minerva Bar, as well as a lobby restaurant and bar. The hotel has received a La Liste rating of 92.5/100 and is listed among the Top 1000 Hotels for 2026.
The property is recognised for its historical significance and was once frequented by notable figures such as Stendhal and George Sand. Architect Hugo Toro has overseen its recent transformation, blending heritage with contemporary touches.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET lists Orient Express La Minerva as an EMPTYJET hotel for its central Rome location, historical roots, and inclusion in La Liste's Top 1000 Hotels for 2026. The property stands out for its award-winning dining options and a notable architectural reimagining by Hugo Toro.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Keys
- 93 rooms
- Architecture
- 17th-century Roman palace reimagined by architect Hugo Toro
- Type
- City, Historic, Design
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Dining
- Multiple restaurants — Gigi Rigolatto Roma; La Minerva Bar
- Bar — La Minerva Bar Lobby Restaurant & Bar
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- MICHELIN GuideTwo Keys
- La ListeTop 10002026
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
41.8977, 12.4776 · approximatePosition is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial12 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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