Vintage luxury train at platform — Belmond Orient-Express heritage
Hotels & Lodges

Belmond

Heritage Glamour

Brand Overview

About Belmond

Belmond is the LVMH-owned travel collection that combines heritage hotels with iconic trains, river cruises and trains. The portfolio includes the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the Hotel Cipriani in Venice, the Hotel Caruso in Ravello, the Hotel Splendido in Portofino, and Belmond Villa San Michele above Florence.

Why We Recommend It

Belmond suits travellers who want a sense of occasion — heritage glamour, slow travel, the feeling of stepping into a different era. The trains in particular are unlike any other modern travel experience.

Best For

Couples celebrating milestones. Slow travellers. Those who want their journey to feel like a sequence of cinematic moments. Honeymoons. Anniversaries.

Selected Highlights

Curated Inspirations

Selected highlights only. Final recommendations vary according to destination, season, travel style and guest preferences.

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train

Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice

Hotel Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast

Hotel Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino

Belmond Villa San Michele, Florence

Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train

Our Thoughts

For an Italian summer journey, the Belmond chain creates one of the more cohesive itinerary frameworks — the Cipriani in Venice, the Villa San Michele above Florence, and the Caruso or Splendido on the coast. The Orient-Express ties it together if a rail journey is desired.

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