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J.K. Place Roma
Rome · Italy
4.8(414)Google ratingPrice on request
- City
- couples
- city breaks
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Orient Express La Minerva
Piazza della Minerva, 69, Rome, RM, 00186, IT
- 92.5/100La Liste19 Aug 2026
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 Recommend 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
- 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
Location
41.8977, 12.4776 · approximatePosition is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial12 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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