Belmond Trains
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Belmond are connoisseurs in the art of luxury train travel, curating an iconic portfolio worldwide. We blend enchanting destinations with vintage carriages, immersive excursions with delectable cuisine, and ultimate comfort with genuine service - you'll never have a greater escape. Our collection includes the first luxury sleeper train in Ireland, Belmond Grand Hibernian, as well as two luxury Day Trains in the UK, Belmond Northern Belle and Belmond British Pullman, and of course, the world famous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Discover our luxury train collection and unveil the exceptional world of Belmond.
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The Orient Express- All that you can imagine it is.
By: John from NJ
Reviewed on: 20 Nov 2013
Our travel on the Orient Express earlier this year was its initial run from Stockholm to Copenhagen, WE had previously ridden its classic run from Paris to Venice in previous years. The carriages are classics, the service impeccable, the food wonderful. If you are wondering if its just like its depicted in the movies it is !
Travel Advisor:
Eleanor Hardy
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Highly recommend
By: Not provided
Reviewed on: 20 Nov 2013
I did write a review in this trip and we. Have both spoken to man friends about doing it them selves. The greatest review I I should think
Thank you again, Eleanor.
Travel Advisor:
Eleanor Hardy
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A great family trip
By: Pompey
Reviewed on: 26 Nov 2013
From London to Istanbul everything was about perfect. All the countryside was amazing, and the train was wonderful.
Travel Advisor:
Eleanor Hardy
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definitely reccomend
By: Ellie
Reviewed on: 23 Nov 2013
My husband and I spent a month in Asia and this was one of the high lights. The Mandarin Oriental where we stayed before and after the train trip was really special. The train was comfortable, the food was delicious and the service excellent. We took the trip to Laos and had very interesting stops for sightseeing.
We had heard that some of the trains have upper and lower berths but not this one. Our Pullman had both beds on the same level and had a nice bathroom.
Travel Advisor:
Marsha Dolbow
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Great Tour
By: Harpy3
Reviewed on: 29 May 2014
Our tour from Lima to Cusco to Machu Picchu and back was very good. Had a wonderful guide, Luis (Dias I think). Very informative and passionate about his topic. Arrangements--hotels and train--were very good. A complaint would be that hotel rooms assigned to us were with 2 beds rather than a double. We had to upgrade to get that. We prefer to travel as the couple we are and were never asked in advance about our preference for such arrangements. (And I'm not aware of any Virtuoso Amenities)
Travel Advisor:
Jackie Berube
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Hotel & Trains
By: Harvey
Reviewed on: 12 May 2014
Had a Great stay in Peru at Belmond Hotels. Staff were the BEST !!!!. The train from Cusco to Machu Picchu was a very memorable experience too.
Travel Advisor:
Rita Madrigali
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A new and very pleasant experience
By: Tas Tiger & Griffin
Reviewed on: 21 Aug 2014
Train delayed for two hours but we were invited to a nice platform restaurant were a meal & beverages were provided. Beverages on board well overpriced considering the cost of the journey
Travel Advisor:
Angela Walker
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VSOE Is All You Would Dream it To Be
By: RichieBooBoo
Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2014
Very much enjoyed the Belmond experience again. Having traveled on the Hiram Bingham to Macchu Picchu and stayed at the Lodge earlier this year, my expectations were high. The VSOE doesn't disappoint. The Staff is so exceptional I don't know how you could NOT have the time of your life. Spend some time with Walter in the saloon carriage. He is a joy. I hope to visit again soon on another of the trains many routes.
Travel Advisor:
Eleanor Hardy
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Beautiful trip
By: Bob and Virginia
Reviewed on: 09 Oct 2014
See previous page.
Travel Advisor:
Angela Walker
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Well-run trains
By: lassie
Reviewed on: 01 Nov 2014
I think the Orient Express is better suited to younger travelers. It is a bit of a hardship for seniors to climb up and down into top bunks and also the fact that there is no toilet is a problem Staff on board were very good. Food is somewhat old-fashioned but I guess the chef can only cook things that were popular n the 1920s and 30s
Travel Advisor:
Valerie Ann Wilson
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My multi-country vacation
By: Lone traveler
Reviewed on: 18 Nov 2014
On my trip I visited eight countries, using eleven separate flight legs and a 3-day international train ride. I stayed in a variety of accommodations that ranged from 5 Star resorts to quaint and historic B&Bs. Everything turned out exactly as I had anticipated and wanted. Caroline did a superb job making all the arrangements for me. I would not hesitate to recommend her services and expertise.
Travel Advisor:
Carolyn Kremer
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Good trip
By: Happy Traveler
Reviewed on: 19 Feb 2015
Had a great time on the Eastern and Oriental Express. Service was outstanding.at all levels. The two stops were outstanding although more time could have been spent at Penang. Food aboard the train was very good but at times there should be more than one option. Great experience overall. Good way to see the countryside as well. Only other improvement would be to improve the mattress quality as they are quite thin and hard
Travel Advisor:
Angela Walker
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Orient Express Train Trip
By: Jcutt
Reviewed on: 22 Jun 2015
Excellent trip but would not recommend it to non-train enthusiast. Fun, good food, but cramped compartments. One day is enough but glad we did it.
Travel Advisor:
Heidi Wohlert
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Luxury on the Hiram Bingham train
By: Kathleen
Reviewed on: 30 Oct 2015
Our trip on the Hiram Bingham train that included lunch on our way to Machu Picchu was lovely. The scenery from the train was breathtaking, the food delicious and the service excellent. I would do it again in a heartbeat! We were very much looking forward to dinner on the HB train upon our departure from Machu Picchu but sadly that did not happen due to a train strike.
Travel Advisor:
Valerie Ann Wilson
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Belmond Grand Hibernian
By: Amanda
Reviewed on: 31 Jul 2017
We had a lovely time on the Belmond Grand Hibernian. The staff was excellent and the food was incredible. It was a low-stress way to see Ireland (no driving) and the spots selected for each day trip were great. For future travelers I would recommend: if you're on the youngish side of things (we are in our early 40s), I'd bring friends -- the train is pretty much quiet by 10pm after dinner, so we really enjoyed have friends with us to play cards and talk in the bar car at the end of the evening. Also, the trip isn't one continuous loop around Ireland - you do some back tracking each day - it's fine but doesn't give you the feeling of seeing "new" countryside with each leg of the journey.
Travel Advisor:
Laura Bassett
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PERFECTION!!!
By: PT
Reviewed on: 26 Nov 2017
A journey on The Orient Express is known to be a once in a lifetime experience.......and it certainly was for us.
Travel Advisor:
Kelly Millington
