BELMOND
PROFILE & PHILOSOPHY
The ultimate travel curator and connoisseur, Belmond creates exceptional experiences worldwide.
Our global collection of 45 iconic hotels, trains and river cruises brings together some of the world’s most thrilling journeys and destinations. Masters of the art of hospitality, we bring exceptional expertise to great journeys, celebratory occasions and business meetings of every kind.
BELMOND TODAY
Belmond is the glamour of Venice’s Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice and champagne in the bar car of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, Europe, A Belmond Train, Europe train. It is dawn beside the temples of Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and sunset over Botswana’s Okavango Delta and the rivers of Myanmar. Whether an evening in an exceptional restaurant or a romantic rail journey from Machu Picchu through the Peruvian Andes, all reveal each location in an authentic and exceptional way.
HISTORY IN TEN DATES
1976
When James B Sherwood, Founder and Chairman Emeritus, acquired the legendary Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice.
1976
Purchase of a collection of 1920s and 1930s Wagons-Lits sleeper carriages with original features including Lalique glass and marquetry panels. All were meticulously restored.
1982
Relaunch as the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, Europe (VSOE). The legendary train’s main route was established between London, Paris and Venice, with Istanbul and other European cities subsequently added.
1982
Cape Town’s Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town joins the collection.
1989
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is acquired.
1992
Three safari lodges in Botswana join the collection from Belmond. All strongly support their local community and wildlife.
1995
Road to Mandalay, A Belmond Boat is launched on the Ayeyarwady River in Myanmar (Burma), with a regular route between Mandalay and Bagan.
2005
Grand Hotel Europe, A Belmond Hotel, St Petersburg, Russia. Located close to the city’s top cultural attractions, it boasts a fascinating past.
2012
Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco, a former convent, opens in June in Cuzco, Peru. This historic building has been beautifully restored and enlivened by contemporary touches to make it one of the country’s most exciting new hotels.
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara, USA, open its doors after a careful restoration to its original glamour and splendor.
Belmond opens the newest address in London, The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, London, in the heart of the British capital.
SERANDIPIANS HOTEL PARTNERS
ITALY
- Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast
- Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel, Tuscany
- Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice
- Five-bedroom pool villa at Romazzino, A Belmond Hotel, Costa Smeralda
- Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina
- Romazzino, a Belmond Hotel, Costa Smeralda
- Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino
- Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino
- Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence
- Villa Sant’Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare
SPAIN
PORTUGAL
UNITED KINGDOM
BRITISH WEST INDIES
FRENCH WEST INDIES
SERANDIPIANS PRIVATE COLLECTION
SERANDIPIANS LUXURY TRAIN PARTNERS
SERANDIPIANS BOAT PARTNERS
HEAD OFFICE
Belmond (UK) Limited
Shackleton House
4 Battle Bridge Lane
London SE1 2HP
MORE ABOUT BELMOND ORIENTATION
Journeys
Belmond is proud to offer some of the greatest journeys in the world. Whether travelling on an iconic train or moving between landmark hotels, we bring together great destinations and exceptional sights.
Celebrations
Whatever the occasion, Belmond ensures that you mark it in great style. You may be planning a lavish wedding or simply seeking a discreet table for two. Let our experts create special moments that you will never forget.
Meetings
Belmond offers outstanding venues for every gathering, from grand conferences to intimate retreats. Affording unrivalled expertise, we are the specialists of choice among event planners worldwide.