2008 President's Escorted Land Tour: Italy, Paris & the World Renowned Orient Express - Accommodations

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*2008 President's Escorted Land Tour: Italy, Paris & the World Renowned Orient Express*
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The following hotel list is preliminary and subject to change. Although we contract our hotels a year in advance, unforeseen situations do occasionally occur. Should it be necessary to change a hotel, one of equal quality and value will be substituted. You will receive verified hotel information with your final itinerary. Please note that hotel ratings are based on the Hotel and Travel Index, a leading travel industry authority on hotels throughout the world. Accommodations at the Hotel Bristol and the Hotel Imperial Tramontano in Sorrento, the Domaine de Beauvois chateau in the Loire Valley, France, and the Millennium Hotel near Charles de Gaulle Airport, are used only on the optional pre & post trip extensions. Please note: On the Orient Express, you should bring a garment bag and overnight bag, as your larger suitcase will not be in your cabin with you for your overnight stay on the train.
InterContinental De La Ville Roma Rome, Italy

This Deluxe hotel is highlighted by impeccable service and stunning views of the Eternal City. The hotel is perfectly located, at the top of the Spanish Steps — convenient to Rome’s historic heart, restaurants, and the city’s best shops. Amenities include 24 hour room service and a cocktail lounge & restaurant. Rooms feature cable or satellite tv, turn down service, mini bar, hair dryer, individually controlled a/c, and in-room safe.

Westin Excelsior Rome Rome, Italy

Located on the celebrated Via Veneto, the Deluxe Westin Excelsior Rome has hosted celebrities, statesmen and artists since 1906. This classic hotel is just steps from the Piazza di Spagna and the Villa Borghese Gardens, upscale shopping and major sightseeing attractions. The hotel features a restaurant, bar, concierge services, currency exchange, laundry/dry cleaning services, fitness center, indoor pool, room service, and business center. All guest rooms have air conditioning, balcony/terrace, cable/satellite TV, telephone, Internet access, minibar, and private bathroom with hair dryer.

Hilton Florence Metropole Florence, Italy

This modern Superior First-Class hotel which has the latest in amenities, a perfect counterpart to your visit to the “Cradle of the Renaissance!” Enjoy complimentary shuttle services to the heart of Florence Center, located 15 minutes from the hotel. Amenities include restaurant & lounge, breakfast room, and fitness room. Rooms feature a/c, hair dryer, hand-held shower, mini bar, safe, cable tv, and high speed internet access.

Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Venice, Italy

You’ll be among the first to enjoy the brand-new Hilton Molino Stucky Venice hotel, which sets a new standard for luxury in Venice. The hotel enjoys a superb location on Giudecca Island, with breathtaking views of Venice and the canals. You’ll be just a short boat ride from the city proper via the hotel’s complimentary water shuttle. Hotel amenities include several restaurants, the Skyline Bar, room service, concierge services, laundry and valet service, a news stand, fitness room, and more. The tastefully decorated guest rooms feature air-conditioning, cable/satellite TV, phone, and private bathroom.

Venice Simplon-Orient Express Venice, Italy

Get ready for the trip of a lifetime! The legendary Venice Simplon-Orient Express is the highlight of this unforgettable journey that takes you through some of Europe’s most spectacular regions. You’ll stay overnight in your own private compartment aboard the original Pullman carriages. Vantage is chartering the entire train exclusively for Vantage passengers for 24 hours, so you’ll travel in ultimate style and luxury! Few, if any, travel experiences rival the glamour and romance of the Orient Express. As an overnight passenger, you’ll have your own private sleeping compartment equipped with washing facilities (no showers), and upper and lower berths. Continental breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner are included aboard, with fine French cuisine served in impeccable style for dinner. In celebration of the remarkable history and tradition of the train, you may want to dress in black tie or suitable Roaring ‘20s fashion for dinner. And remember, you can never be overdressed aboard the Orient Express! Train Information Passenger capacity: 180 Private sleeping compartments: 86 doubles (Upper and Lower berths) and 14 singles Dinner Seating: There are 3 dining cars, and one bar car. Choice of early or late seating for dinner (requests will be on a first come, first served basis, so reserve early for preferred choice). Your berth is a private lounge during the day with a banquette sofa and footstool, and a small table converts to night configuration with an upper and lower bed. A washbasin with hot and cold water is enclosed in a cabinet with towels and toiletries (no showers). Facilities include 24-hour steward service, individual heat control and overhead luggage racks for your overnight bag.

Le Méridien Etoile Paris, France

Where else would you want to be in Paris but on the banks of the Seine? This Superior First-Class hotel is centrally located on the Right Bank. It’s just steps from the Champs-Elysees, with many of Paris’s most celebrated sights within easy access. The Luxor Obelisk, Place de Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre are all nearby. Amenities include currency exchange, 24 hour concierge, gift shop, safe deposit boxes, jazz club, and L'Orénoc Restaurant. Guest rooms feature a/c, hair dryer, cable/satellite television, and internet access.

Hotel Concorde Saint-Lazare Paris, France

The Superior First-Class Hotel Concorde Saint-Lazare’s status as a landmark of cultural and artistic significance was confirmed in 1989 with the meticulous restoration of the grand foyer and its classification as an historical monument. Situated within the heart of the ‘3 Parises’ — the business district, the cultural quarter and the famous shopping areas of the Boulevard Haussmann the Hotel Concorde Saint-Lazare enjoys a truly privileged location. The hotel has an international feel, not least because 10 of the 12 reception rooms are named after capitals of Europe and the very streets which surround the Hotel Concorde Saint-Lazare are also named after the European metropolitan destinations. There are 266 spacious bedrooms, tastefully decorated with an air of sophistication and opulence. This hotel is truly a reflection of its history and its location.

Hotel Bristol Sorrento, Italy

The First-Class Hotel Bristol is a seaview hotel beautifully set on a cliff, with gorgeous views of the Bay of Naples. The hotel features a restaurant on the seventh floor with impeccable bay views, a marina bar (seasonally available), concierge services, laundry/dry cleaning services, room service, health club, and outdoor pool (seasonally available). Guest rooms feature air conditioning, minibar, telephone, safe, satellite TV, Internet access, and private bathroom.

Imperial Hotel Tramontano Sorrento, Italy

The breath-taking view from the First-Class Imperial Hotel Tramontano dominates the most beautiful part of the Gulf of Naples with the spectacular Vesuvio in the background.Throughout its long history, this distinguished property has had the great privilege of playing host to many literary luminaries, including Goethe, Byron, Scott, Shelley, Lamartine, Musset, Keats, Leopardi, and Ibsen.

Domaine de Beauvois The Loire Valley, France

The Superior First-Class Domaine de Beauvois Hotel is an elegant 15th-17th century chateau set on a palatial 350-acre wooded estate in the heart of the Loire Valley. The hotel features currency exchange, laundry/dry cleaning services, meeting facilities, room service, and outdoor pool. Guest rooms feature air conditioning, minibar, telephone, cable/satellite TV, and private bathroom with hair dryer.

Millennium Hotel Paris Charles De Gaulle Paris, France

On the edge of the village of Roissy-en-France, the Millennium Hotel Paris CDG is ideally located for Paris City Center, Disneyland Paris and Parc Asterix. The hotel offers an exceptional leisure centre with indoor swimming-pool, sauna and fitness area. Relax at the end of the day in the typical Pub. Rooms feature safe, tea & coffee maker, satellite tv, internet access, and a/c.