Photos show what first class looks like on trains around the world

The grand suites on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, which travels through Italy and Western Europe, have 24-hour butler service and marble en-suite bathrooms.

Guests occupying these suites are served free-flowing Champagne and can opt for private, in-cabin dining.

One of the grand suites on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is the Istanbul suite, which has hand-carved wall details.

Passengers can dine in their sumptuous suites or venture to one of the train's four restaurants and bar cars for a gourmet meal or cocktail.

The royal suite onboard Rovos Rail, which has routes throughout southern Africa, features spacious accommodations spanning half a train car.

Guests have access to a private lounge area and an en-suite bathroom with a Victorian-style tub. There's also a mini-fridge stocked with beverages and snacks as well as a host available on-call. 

The Rocky Mountaineer train, which travels through the Canadian Rockies, offers two classes: SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf. GoldLeaf is its equivalent to first class, and it includes a car with glass ceilings, offering passengers uninterrupted views of the landscape.

GoldLeaf also offers sit-down, gourmet meals, outdoor viewing platforms, and service from tour guides who point out passing landmarks and wildlife.

On the Andean Explorer, which travels through Peru, a stay in one of the train's suite cabins is a true first-class experience, complete with a robe and slippers, 24/7 assistance buttons, and a spacious, private room with a double bed, closet, and an en-suite bathroom.

The interior, too, pays touching tribute to Peru with walls draped in linen and cozy leather seating. 

Passengers who book the presidential suite, the most luxurious cabin onboard the Eastern & Oriental Express, can lounge in comfort. The ornate cabins feature an en-suite shower and restroom and are fully air-conditioned.

The suite comes with a minibar and a massive picture window.

At night, attendants turn the couches into beds and equip the room with bathrobes and slippers. After a good night's rest, passengers can enjoy a complimentary breakfast brought to their door.

Among the Golden Eagle's itineraries is the Trans-Siberian journey, which connects Russia from the east and west.

Its imperial suite is the most spacious cabin on the train, with a lounge area, in-cabin dining, a private en-suite bathroom, a stocked minibar, and heated floors.

Starting July 2025, Belmond will offer a new train tour in England and Wales: The Britannic Explorer. While the journey will begin in London, guests can select from three separate routes covering Cornwall, the Lake District, and Wales. 

London-based studio Albion Nord designed the train's 18 cabins, including three grand suites. These suites feature a double bed, ensuite bathroom, and marble dining table. Guests also have access to a personal butler and a complimentary spa treatment. 

From spring 2025, La Dolce Vita trains will traverse through 14 regions of Italy, including Sicily.

One of the accommodations onboard is the suite cabins, which feature a sofa, two armchairs, a full-size bed, and a private bathroom. Guests can either opt for room service or enjoy a selection of Italian delicacies at the dining car, helmed by three-Michelin-starred Chef Heinz Beck.

First-class cars on the European rail companies Renfe and SNFC's high-speed trains, which travel through France and Spain, have spacious seats and huge windows.

Most first-class trains have three seats in a row instead of four. Travelers in this class also have access to free WiFi and a "club space," where they can connect their laptops to TV screens.

Eurostar travels between cities, including Amsterdam, Paris, and London.

Passengers who book first class, or "premier," get a larger seat, plus a free meal and drinks. They're also allowed to bring more luggage than other travelers and have access to full-service lounges where they can grab a bite or sip cocktails ahead of their journey. 

The highest class onboard Japan's Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet train is "gran class," which has automated, reclining leather seats and comes with free meals, snacks, and drinks.

Passengers can also get comfortable thanks to blankets, eye masks, and slippers.

The Italian high-speed train, Italo, offers a "prima" car with seats with more legroom and elbowroom than cars in other classes.

Passengers can also enjoy free WiFi and pay extra for exclusive lounge access at some Italian train stations. Traveling in "prima" class also includes free wine and Prosecco and reclining seats.

France's TGV train offers first-class cars with more spacious seating than its regular class.

These cars have reclining seats and options to book a solo seat for peace and quiet during a long trip.

One of China's high-speed trains, Fuxing, offers comfy seats and attendants who serve food and drinks throughout the journey.

Compared with the train's second-class cars, passengers in a first-class car have seats with charging ports and ample room to relax.