ORIENT EXPRESS LA MINERVA, IN ROME, UNVEILS ITS SIGNATURE SUITES

A tribute to the French writer who once stayed here, and to the many great minds whopaused within these walls. The only suite of its kind in the hotel, it reveals fully vaulted ceilings adorned with restored frescoes, a space that balances grandeur and intimacy. This one-bedroom suite overlooks both the Pantheon and the Piazza della Minerva. It comprises a private salon, a writing desk, a powder room, and a monumental Rosso Verona marble bathroom where a freestanding bathtub sits in the centre of the room, beneath a spectacular painted vault. Each piece of furniture is unique and made to measure.

Echoing Minerva, the Roman goddess of arts and wisdom from whom the hotel takes its name, this one-bedroom suite is an elegant retreat perched on the top floor, defined by high ceilings and a generous sense of space. It features a separate living area, a private dining room and kitchen, and a bathroom in Rosso Verona marble with double sinks, a walk-in shower, and a freestanding bathtub. Windows frame the Piazza della Minerva and, just beyond, the Pantheon. This suite can also be connected to an adjacent suite with a view, creating a two-bedroom apartment of 166 sqm.

Imagined as the private residence of an aesthete, this one-bedroom suite opens onto a grand salon centred around a bespoke travertine fireplace, carved with figures of dancing nymphs and incorporated with a mirrored TV – a sculptural statement shaped through traditional techniques. Every piece of furniture, from the fireplace to the sinuous sofa, is custom-made by artist-architect Hugo Toro. The living and dining areas are linked by a monumental curved joinery piece in glossy wood, which functions as a minibar on the living room side and transitions into a sideboard and TV unit on the dining room side. The curving wall, clad in burr wood and located in the bedroom extends to form a large dressing room finished entirely in burr wood and green forest marble. A discreet kitchenette allows for dinners prepared by a private chef, while a vanity desk, powder room, complete the suite’s thoughtful layout. In the Rosso Verona marble bathroom, a chiselled white marble wall catches the light above the bathtub. From the windows, the view unfolds over Bernini’s elephant carrying the Egyptian obelisk in Piazza della Minerva, with the Pantheon rising just beyond. A record player with a curated selection of vinyl adds the final note of personality. This suite can also be connected to an adjacent deluxe room with a view, creating a two-bedroom apartment of 178 sqm.

The largest and most exclusive of them all, this suite stands as an ode to the heritage of the legendary Orient Express. A space of mystery and opulence. A hidden door opens onto an intimate study, while the living room revolves around a sculptural masterpiece by artist-architect Hugo Toro: a bespoke sofa that combines seating, a travertine built-in side table, and a monumental library which conceals a reading bench. This centrepiece defines the room’s identity, setting the tone for an interior both theatrical and serene. The living and dining areas are linked by a monumental curved joinery piece in glossy wood. A dual-function design that serves as a minibar on one side and transitions into a sideboard and TV unit on the other. The dining room is enhanced by a travertine fireplace. The private kitchenette is ideal for a private chef or intimate gatherings. The suite also includes a vanity desk, a powder room, and a spacious walk-in closet. In the Rosso Verona marble bathroom, an engraved white marble wall rises above a monumental bathtub, alongside double sinks and a walk-in shower. A signature record player with a curated selection of vinyls adds the final, soulful touch. With commanding views over the Pantheon and Piazza della Minerva, this grand suite offers a discreet retreat. Orient Express Suite can be interconnected with a deluxe room with Piazza della Minerva view to form a two-bedroom apartment of 235 sqm.