It is just a walking distance of all the major sites right next to Pantheon. As we had only two days in Rome location was our decison basis. I got what I was looking for.

The lobby is great, however, the rooms and furnitures are old and the service in general is average. The bell boy was answering our questions as consierge.

The hotel has five starts most probably because of the location and prices, not service and quality.

I have been coming to the Hotel Minerva for 14 years. My last visit in November, 2011 was excellent. This hotel is not resting on past glory, it is making itself better. The staff was excellent, the room updated, and the breakfast buffet completely revamped and wonderful. I will return again soon.

Imagine walking out of the front door of your hotel and seeing that you are a block from the Pantheon. Probably just another day to a local, but incredible for a tourist. In addition to the location, the staff are friendly, speak English, and are attentive. There is a rooftop bar to go to to see the sunset over the rooftops of all that is Rome. The rooms are spacious and appealing to weary tourists, and the restaurant is very good. Be sure to admire all of the Murano Glass works that surround you in the lobby.

Other than location we didnt enjoy the experience at the hotel. Especially for the price or the hightened expectation of a 5-star hotel. We wanted to warn other travellers, as it was a very unusual 5 start hotel, nothing was really living up to that quality. There was not much of client service orientation, just rather indifferent attitude, which you may find in a 3 star hotel (in fact a bit worse than our stay few years ago in a 3-star hotel). We were surprised that common areas were not maintained that well either. Rooms were small and just ok. Location is excellent as it is next to Pantheon, but I am still surprised that a hotel can get such rating for location only. I would not have stayed and would not stay in this hotel.