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Take a luxury train trip, or explore the world's most magical collection of luxury hotels, resorts and restaurants. Click on the links below to visit the world of Orient-Express Hotels.
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Cipriani Hotel, Venice, Italy - On the tip of the Giudecca island, an oasis of calm just a short, spectacular boat ride from St Marks Square. The Hotel Cipriani, created to provide the very best of Venetian hospitality, incorporates the most luxurious accommodation, the most attentive service and the finest cuisine in an atmosphere of calm and seclusion.
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Villa San Michele, Florence, Italy - One of the world's most beautiful and renowned hotels overlooking Florence from the hills of Fiesole. A 15th century monastery now transformed into one of Europe's most charming and picturesque hotels. A villa of unsurpassed beauty in an oasis of peace, only a few minutes from the centre of Florence.
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Hotel Splendido & Splendido Mare, Portofino, Italy - Welcoming the stars to the elegant village of Portofino for over 100 years. Standing amid verdant woodlands overlooking a ravishing seascape, the Hotel Splendido is a unique blend of beauty and comfort.
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Hôtel de la Cité, Carcassonne, France - Luxurious rooms and fine cuisine located within the ancient citadella of this magical city. Standing between two historic landmarks, the Roman Château Comtal and the Gothic Basilica of Saint-Nazaire, the Hôtel de la Cité is set in its own glorious gardens.
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Reid's Palace, Funchal, Madeira - A world famour hotel with breathtaking views, wrapped in beautiful gardens, and offering the finest service. Set on the cliff tops overlooking the Bay of Funchal and the Atlantic, Reid's Palace Hotel has, for over 100 years, been a standard-bearer for excellence on Madeira and beyond.
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Lapa Palace, Lisbon, Portugal - The very best hotel in Lisbon, an oasis like resort in the middle of this ancient city. Built in 1870 as the private residence of the Count of Valença, the Lapa Palace is right on the city centre, set on a hill overlooking Lisbon’s Tagus River, amid tranquil gardens dotted with ornamental fountains and streams.
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Hotel Ritz Madrid, Madrid, Spain - One of the original rand luxury hotels in Europe offering impeccable service in the heart of the city. Opposite the Prado and the Thyssen Museum, the Hotel Ritz is frequented by the crowned heads of Europe. The standard of its service and unrivalled prestige have earned it a place among the world's ten best hotels.
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Hotel La Residencia, Deià, Mallorca, Spain - Just a stone's throw from the clear Mediterranean, the village of Deia provides a truly stunning setting for one of the world's most renowned hotels. Two manor houses dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, lovingly restored, maintained, and furnished with local antiques and fabrics, provide a house of real style, charm and character.
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Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, Great Milton, Oxford, England - Raymond Blanc's idyllic hotel and restaurant awarded two Michelin stars for over 18 years. Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons is a haven of culinary excellence as well as a luxurious country hotel near Oxford in England.
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'21' Club, West 52nd Street, NY - Once a glamorous speakeasy, today one of the most celebrated restaurants in the city. In addition to its two restaurants — the Bar Room and The Upstairs — this four-story townhouse features ten private dining rooms, including the legendary Prohibition-era wine cellar, a sophisticated hideaway, which is considered the most decadent dining room in the city.
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Charleston Place, Charleston, SC - A hotel that combines old fashioned hospitality with every modern comfort in the heart of this historic city. Upon arrival, you are instantly transported to a magical, timeless place, surrounded by narrow cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, charming antique stores, fine restaurants, sophisticated galleries and spectacular antebellum homes.
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Windsor Court Hotel, New Orleans - European style graced by warm and friendly Southern hospitality just steps away from the French Quarter. Not only the best in New Orleans, the Windsor Court was voted "Best Hotel in the World" by readers of Conde Nast Traveler in October 1998.
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The Inn at Perry Cabin, St. Michaels, Maryland - Blending world-class luxuries with the warm informality of American hospitality at its best. Nestled on the Miles River, a tributary to the Chesapeake Bay, the charming Inn offers luxurious accommodation, contemporary and antique furnishings, radiant fabrics, an unparalleled culinary experience, an array of recreational options, and seamless, attentive service.
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Keswick Hall, Charlottesville, Virginia - At the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains a luxury hotel of grand style in a 600 acre private estate. In addition to the many historical sites in the area, Charlottesville is rich in culture with its galleries, museums, vineyards, shops, and parks. This is the spectacular setting for Keswick Hall, an intimate, luxury hotel of grand style.
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Maroma Resort & Spa, Riviera Maya, México - Voted no. 1 beach in the world by The Travel Channel, 2002. Located on the Riviera Maya, Maroma is a luxury resort in the tradition of the Mexican hospitality where personal service, warm hospitality and privacy are unsurpassed. The property benefits from its location in the second largest barrier reef, providing a unique environment for water activities and a crystal clear water.
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La Samanna, French West Indies - A beachside haven in Mediterranean stlye. At La Samanna, luxury, elegance and superb cuisine are only the beginning, because your every whim will be fulfilled by staff dedicated to making your stay the experience of a lifetime. La Samanna has become the standard by which Caribbean resorts are measured.
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Bora Bora Lagoon Resort, French Polynesia - The most romantic place on earth, on its own private island looking across this magical lagoon. If Mother Nature has amply blessed the Polynesian islands, she has been particularly generous with our private isle, Motu Toopua. It is here, in the middle of Bora Bora's majestic lagoon, that we have created the ultimate Polynesian destination.
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Hotel Monasterio, Cusco (Cuzco), Peru - Experience days and nights in the hallowed colonial San Antonio Abad seminary, built more than 300 years ago and which, today, is the Hotel Monasterio. While providing you with the comforts and quality of a modern five-star hotel, it is the only museum hotel where you can experience a unique encounter with Cuzco's Inca and Spanish traditions.
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Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu, Peru - Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, at 8,200 feet above sea level, is the only hotel located within the very sanctuary of the Machu Picchu Inca citadel. While visiting, you will enjoy unforgettable sunrises, enchanting nights and the remains of the ancient culture of this unique place, considered part of Peru's and the world's cultural heritage.
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Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Old fashioned glamour blends with modern luxury on the beach front at Copacabana. Opened in 1923, this impressive stucco-fashioned edifice is Rio's most traditional and luxurious hotel. This landmark was designed by the French architect Joseph Gire who was inspired by two hotels, the Negresco in Nice and the Carlton in Cannes.
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Miraflores Park Hotel, Lima, Peru - Located in an exclusive residential area and enjoying incredible views is the luxurious hotel. Specially conceived for business people the 81 suites are fully carpeted and well distributed, offering you the ideal space for work and rest.
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La Cabaña, Buenos Aires, Argentina - La Cabaña, created to provide the very best of Argentinean hospitality, incorporates the most attentive service and the finest cuisine. The restaurant re-opened on October 16th 2003 to great acclaim.
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The Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa - Recently voted 'Best Hotel in Africa', this landmark hotel has welcomed guests for over 100 years. Cape Town is acclaimed as one of the world's most attractive cities. The Mount Nelson is the perfect base from which to explore the region's natural and cultural highlights, including Table Mountain, Cape Point and the winelands.
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The Westcliff Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa - A Mediterranean-style hillside retreat with magnificent views across the city of gold. All of The Westcliff's 115 spacious bedrooms are individually furnished and provided with fully-appointed, luxurious en-suite bathrooms. The rooms offer total privacy and most have sunny, private balconies with spectacular views.
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Orient-Express Safaris, Okavango Delta, Botswana - Orient Express Safaris provides for a unique safari experience in supreme comfort in three very diverse eco-systems. Built to blend into their diverse environments, each camp is strategically situated to ensure guests enjoy the very best game viewing. Each fly-in safari offers luxury tented accommodation with en suite facilities, air conditioning and superb service under the professional eye of Orient Express staff and experienced guides.
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The Observatory Hotel - The Rocks, Sydney, Australia - Superbly located near Sydney's historic Rocks and central business district, The Observatory Hotel is the ideal base from which to explore Australia's most vibrant city.
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Lilianfels Blue Mountains Hotel - Katoomba - Only a 90-minute drive from Sydney, the Country's Gateway, Lilianfels Blue Mountains is regarded as an unforgettable experience and has quickly established a reputation as Australia's finest boutique ' getaway'.
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