Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: Iconic journeys

Timeless destinations & the pinnacle of luxury rail

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Our iconic journeys are complemented by legendary hotels that match the train’s sense of style. From the splendour of Hotel Cipriani in Venice to the historic charm of Pera Palace Hotel in Istanbul, each property echoes the glamour of the Orient Express and ensures your stay is every bit as memorable as the journey itself.

 

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Exterior, Sanasaryan Han, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey

Sanasaryan Han, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Housed within a grand, 19th-century neoclassical building in the historic heart of Istanbul, Sanasaryan Han, a Luxury Collection Hotel offers a haven of serenity and sophistication within striking distance of many of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

Metropole Hotel Venice bar

Hotel Metropole, Venice

Moments from St Mark's Square, Hotel Metropole offers stunning lagoon views and unique, antique-filled interiors reflecting Venice's historical trade links with Asia. Guests can enjoy a tranquil garden, Oriental bar and bistro, and a spa with a hammam.
JW Marriott Grand Hotel Bucharest

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel

Stay in luxury with Bucharest’s largest five-star rooms, paired with spa treatments, fine-dining restaurants and views of the city’s parliament icon.
Four Seasons Gresham Palace, Budapest

Four Seasons Gresham Palace

Located at the eastern end of the iconic Chain Bridge, this art nouveau masterpiece – a restored early-20th-century palace – is one of Budapest’s finest hotels.

Due Torri Hotel

Due Torri, Verona

This esteemed Verona hotel lies just moments from the cobbled lanes and Shakespearean sights of Verona's ever-so-romantic streets, with handcrafted marble rooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant and a wonderful panoramic roof terrace.
Hilton Budapest

Hilton Budapest

Sat atop Castle Hill within the Buda side of Budapest, high above the majestic sweep of the Danube, the Hilton Budapest has the most spectacular setting in the city.
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