Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: Iconic journeys

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tucked away in Paris’ prestigious Golden Triangle, Hotel Le Belmont Paris offers an elegant haven just moments from the vibrant Champs-Élysées.