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Compartments Introduction | Stewards | Questions & Answers What is my sleeping accommodation like? Will there be room in my compartment for all my luggage? Are there showers on board the Orient-Express? Are disabled people able to travel on the Orient-Express? What do I take to wear on the Orient-Express? Can I smoke on board the Orient-Express? What sort of service can I expect on board the Orient-Express? What languages do the staff on board the train speak? Will I need to tip the Orient-Express staff? What is my sleeping accommodation like? On the Orient-Express overnight passengers are automatically given their own compartments. Complete with wooden marquetry and brass fittings in original 1920s detail, your compartment will transport you back to a bygone era. Please see the Compartments section of this website for full details. Back to top Will there be room in my compartment for all my luggage? No, probably not. It is strongly advised that you only take into your compartment, one or two light cases packed with everything you need for your journey on board. All extra luggage can be checked in at the start of your journey where it will not be accessible until you reach your destination. Back to top Are there showers on board the Orient-Express? No. These are the original 1920s carriages and as such do not have all the modern amenities such as showers. Each cabin contains a wash basin with hot and cold water. Back to top Are disabled people able to travel on the Orient-Express? We are able to accommodate passengers with slight walking difficulties although we recommend that they are accompanied by an able-bodied passenger. We regret that the dimensions and layout of the train are not suitable for wheelchair bound passengers. Should you have any special requirements please inform your travel agent or Orient-Express office at the time of booking. Back to top Can I smoke on board the Orient-Express? Venice Simplon-Orient-Express operates a no smoking policy on board the British Pullman. On the continental train, out of courtesy towards your fellow travellers but also to comply with the strict Italian and other European countries regulations, smoking is no longer permitted in the bar and restaurant carriages nor in other public spaces such as corridors. Back to top What sort of service can I expect on board the Orient-Express? In short, dedicated. Your Cabin Steward is responsible for your carriage on the Continental train. He will be available at all times and may be called by the bell in your compartment. He will take care of your passport during the journey, change your compartment from day to night configuration and serve your breakfast, afternoon tea and other refreshments as required. The Maitre D’ will come to your compartment to take your lunch and dinner reservations. The Train Manager is on hand throughout the journey to help with any queries. Back to top What languages do the staff on board the train speak? French, English and Italian are spoken by most stewards on board the Continental train. Back to top Will I need to tip the Orient-Express staff? Any gratuities you wish to give are entirely at your discretion. Back to top

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