My boyfriend and i did not stay in the hotel itself so we cannot comment on these facilities. We visited the hotel's rooftop restaurant - it has a spectatular location with beautiful views. The positives end there. The food choices are poor (we should have left after seeing the menu), the service average, the food - awful and overpriced. After spending near 30 euro on pasta with seafood my boyfriend had expected more than one prawn and two scranwy langoustine! My turbot was overcooked and the rice inedible. For a supposedly 5 star offering i was terribly disappointed and 80 euro down. In fairness on complianing we were offered another meal - to be honest, the fist one was so bad i just wanted to leave. Go for a drink in the bar - enjoy the view and then leave!

This was our second stay at the Minerva. Our flght arrived early and we were to the hotel by 10 AM. We were pleasantly surprised to find that our rooms were ready. Our room was a junior suite and had a lovely terazza. The rooms were very clean and well maintained. The hotel itself was spotless. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Be sure to stop into the bar when there, either on the rooftop or in the lobby. The bartenders are a hoot and the ambiance is excellent. We have not eaten in the restaurant so we can't speak to their food. However, the snacks put out by the bartenders was unbelievable. Nuts, canapes, etc. Very enjoyable.

We like to try different hotels whenever we're in Roma, but since finding the Minerva, we will look no further. It's central location makes easy walking distance to many of the sites. I would highly recommend it to anyone that wants an enjoyable stay. It's a bit pricey but worth the extra $$.

This hotel is located in what is perhaps one of the best locaitons in Rome. I have been to Rome about 8 times, and each time I stay in a different hotel for the new experience. Grand Hotel De La Minerva was the most expensive hotel I stayed in and I can tell you that my colleagues agree with me whan I say its just not worth the money !

The lobby is beautiful, the rooftop restaurant is very nice, rooms are fine (although small like much of Rome's hotels), but the place is just way to stuffy, expensive and pretentious and the prices for a coffee or the most basic items are rediculous.

What was really disapponting was the attitude of much of the staff. It was almost like "hey, be happy we let you stay here... this is an expensive hotel !". Well at nearly 500 dollars a night... I think they need to be happy people stay there.. not the guests.

All said, it was far from horrible.. and please see my other reviews just so you know I am not a critical traveler. This place just under-delivered and over-charged for everytyhing !

For my money, there are better places to stay in Rome.. unless of course you get a really good rate here.

Dont expect a 5 Star Hotel when you get there, except for the price and location. You will pay 5 Star prices and if all you need is to be in the middle of Rome so you can walk everywhere, then you are ok. Otherwise, I would best describe it as a 3 Star Hotel in US Standards