Orient Express is pleased to announce the appointment of Simone Giorgi as General Manager of Orient Express La Minerva in Rome, effective October 1.
With more than two decades of experience in luxury hospitality, Simone Giorgi brings a rare depth of leadership to one of Italy’s most anticipated hotel openings. At the helm of the recently opened Orient Express La Minerva, the first hotel of the brand owned by Arsenale Group and developed in partnership with Orient Express, he will oversee strategic positioning, development, and day-to-day operations, with a vision rooted in excellence and timeless Italian hospitality.
Before leadership roles in some of Italy’s most iconic addresses, Giorgi began his career in 2000 as Director of Food & Beverage at Park Hyatt Milano, then advancing to Director of Operations at Starhotels Italy in 2007, overseeing properties in Venice, Milan, Trieste, Paris, and New York. He later held General Manager roles at Il Salviatino in Florence, JK Place Capri, and Villa Cora. Since 2018, he has led Park Hyatt Milano as General Manager, while serving as Chairman of the Board of Feasibility for Hyatt in Italy. Awarded Hotelier of the Year 2024 by Virtuoso, he is celebrated for his singular ability to shape transformative guest experiences.
This appointment marks a key step in the Orient Express vision: to craft a journey through Italy that fuses elegance, discovery, and authenticity. From the immersive voyages aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express luxury train to extraordinary stays in Rome and Venice, the brand continues to celebrate the art of travel.
“With the appointment of Simone Giorgi, we reinforce our commitment to Italy. His leadership will be instrumental in bringing the Orient Express philosophy to life in Rome, ensuring that our unique spirit of travel, refined and immersive, flourishes in the Città Eterna.” said Gilda Perez-Alvarado, CEO of Orient Express.
