Orient Express La Minerva – A Favorite for Families in Rome
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Orient Express La Minerva offers 93 rooms and suites with king or twin beds. Rooms feature teak and oak wood floors, marble bathrooms with shell-shaped or double sinks, and walk-in showers or bathtubs. Superior Rooms average 29 sqm, Deluxe Rooms 35 sqm, and Junior Suites 48 sqm. Suites include separate living areas, Rosso Verona marble bathrooms with double sinks, and some offer views of the Pantheon and Piazza della Minerva. The Stendhal Suite features frescoed ceilings, while the 191 sqm Orient Express Suite includes a vinyl record player and dedicated butler service.
Dining Options
La Voliera rooftop restaurant on the 7th floor serves Mediterranean cuisine with panoramic views of the Pantheon, St. Peter's Dome, and Piazza della Minerva. La Minerva Bar in the lobby offers cocktails, Italian fare, and afternoon tea beneath a restored glass and iron roof. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, pastries, croissants, cereals, yogurts, and fresh fruit.
Leisure & Entertainment
The rooftop terrace provides 360-degree views of Rome's historic center. The hotel features original marble statues by sculptor Rinaldo Rinaldi in the Olimpo ballroom. Some suites include private terraces overlooking Roman rooftops.
Location & Transportation
Located in Piazza della Minerva, steps from the Pantheon and Bernini's elephant statue. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Largo Torre Argentina transport hub with bus and taxi services. Within walking distance of Piazza Navona (0.5 km), the Spanish Steps (1.5 km), and Saint Peter's Square (2 km).
Hotel Services
Services include high-speed Wi-Fi, minibars with complimentary soft drinks, coffee and tea facilities, and secretarial support. Butler service available for packing/unpacking and welcome pressing. Offers airport and railway station transfers. The Olimpo ballroom hosts events with capacity for banquets and business meetings.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Spa & wellness centre
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
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