The Orient Express La Minerva, located in Romeâs Piazza della Minerva, blends history with modern design, crafted by architect Hugo Toro. Drawing inspiration from his explorations of the city, Toro emphasizes the importance of material complexity, creating an inviting atmosphere. The hotel showcases its rich history, originally built for a noble family in the 17th century, featuring Art Deco elements and bespoke furnishings throughout its rooms. Guests experience a unique luxury that respects the city's past while offering contemporary comforts, setting the tone for the future of the Orient Express brand in hospitality.
I enjoy mixing materials, citing textured plaster walls, hand-painted tiles, and other surfaces of lacquered wood or polished stone. That's where the richness of the project comes from.
Rome for me is plaster, roughness, and a sometimes Brutalist aesthetic, but framed with stone and ornament. Something that really touched me was the idea of stratification.
Today, guests arriving at the newly opened Orient Express La Minerva will immediately encounter layers of history.
Original columns and a statue of Minerva, goddess of wisdom, still preside over the lobby bar, where Toro added Art Deco homages such as the carved-travertine bar in the style of Lalique.
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