London-based studio Wimberly Interiors has announced it will unveil three new Grand suites on the famed Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in March 2018. Each accommodation will be named for and evoke the spirit of the romantic locales to which the train travels—Istanbul, Paris, and Venice.
Paris Grand Suite
Venice Grand Suite
The restoration will honor the train’s original 1920s Art Deco style, recalling the bygone golden age of travel. Each upscale suite will be outfitted with double beds, a living area, and private bathrooms equipped with showers. The opulence of Istanbul will be communicated with handcarved timber and embossed leather, while chic furnishings will reference the haute couture and gastronomic excellence of Paris. The grandeur of Venice will be conveyed via silk fabrics, silver and gray hues, and baroque-style furnishings clad with handcrafted Venetian glass.

“It was extremely important when developing the design concept, that we embraced the unique story and history of the brand,” says Wimerly Interiors’ vice president and studio director Rachel Johnson. “To capture the epitome of classic luxury travel that the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express exudes, we focused on moments within each city, inspiring visual cues and the overall Belmond guest experience.”
