This is the new Grand Suite of the Venice Simplon-Orient Express
The latest update of the most famous train in the world
We've been talking about the movie for several weeks now. Murder on the Orient Express. And now, with the hotel chain Belmond giving a makeover in real life to your luxurious Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train , we're finding it more and more **hard not to book our own ride** (no murders, of course) through Europe.
Those responsible for the ostentatious night train and the Belmond hotel chain recently announced the addition of three new Grand Suites , inspired by the Art Deco style of the original train.
Inspired by three emblematic European cities –Paris, Venice, and Istanbul– the suites are composed of a double room , a living room where can you order the private breakfast in the room, bathrobes courtesy and guaranteed seats in your favorite food car.
The luxurious bar of the Venice Simplon-Orient Express
Plus, guests have free access throughout the train and complimentary caviar upon arrival. The remotest luxury: the full private baths of the Grand Suites have, with shower, sink and toilet. Meanwhile, the rest of the passengers on the train must use the toilets that are located in the last car.
Oh, and if you book one of the suites, you'll get free champagne anytime you want – honestly, more than enough reason to jump on the train.
The Grand Suites will hit the tracks this 2018, joining the restored original wagons from the icon of 20s of the Golden age From the trip.
The routes can be from one night (from Vienna to London) or until 10 nights (from Paris to Istanbul and Venice) .
Renovated luxury comes at a cost, of course. The regular double cabins cost $2,720 per person on an overnight trip from London to Venice. As to the Grand Suites are expected to cost $7,000 per person. That means a lot of champagne to drink.
***Courtesy of Condé Nast Traveler USA**
A dinner in motion with great detail