I spent a night on one of the world's most luxurious trains for $9,000. Here's a look inside my cabin.

Joey HaddenJan 15, 2024, 02:50 IST

Business Insider's reporter spent about 30 hours on the Venice-Simplon Orient Express, a luxury overnight train.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

The Venice-Simplon Orient Express is one of the world's most luxurious overnight trains.
For $9,000, I spent one night in the train's least expensive accommodation, a cabin with two beds.

I've spent 120 hours on six sleeper trains, and my cabin on the Venice-Simplon Orient Express was unlike any overnight train accommodation I've ever booked.

The Venice-Simplon Orient Express is a luxury train made up of cars from the historic Orient Express train fleet of the 1920s and 30s, according to a fact sheet shared with Business Insider.

I recently boarded the historic train for a one-night trip from Paris, France, to Venice, Italy. My cabin's classic interior with luxury details blew me away.

In November 2023, I spent one night on the Venice-Simplon Orient Express — one of the world's most luxurious sleeper trains.

The Venice-Simplon Orient Express train.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

I booked the cheapest accommodation onboard for $9,000 a night — a historic cabin.

The author inside the cabin.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

Once on the train, I walked down a narrow corridor to my private cabin.

The corridor leads to the author's cabin.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

Inside I found a plush couch, a side table, and a sink with a vanity.

Inside the cabin.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

A pull-out table in front of the couch cleverly saved space in the small room.

The table pushed in (L) and pulled out (R).Joey Hadden/Business Insider

Across from the couch, there was a sink with a vanity hidden behind double doors.

The author uses the wash basin in her cabin.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

Inside the vanity, I found toiletries that made my stay feel even more luxurious.

The author's collection of toiletries from the train.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

Above the vanity, there was a hanging rack and a large storage shelf.

Storage spaces inside the cabin.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

Around the room, I spotted other amenities, from refreshments and temperature controls to vertical book storage.

Details and amenities on the cabin walls.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

In the morning, my cabin provided stellar views of the environment surrounding us. s

The author's room key.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

At night, stewards transformed the couches into bunks.

Historic cabins with single (L) and double (R) beds. Joey Hadden/Business Insider

In the morning, my cabin provided stellar views of our trip.

The author's morning views.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

By the end of the trip, I was sad to say goodbye to my cabin. It is the most unique and luxurious train accommodation I've ever experienced.

The author looks out the window in her cabin.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

I shopped at Costco for a 2-week road trip in a 75-square-foot van. Here's everything I got for under $200.

Cookies on the Business Insider India website