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The Blue Train has
an aura of mystique about it. Kings and presidents have travelled on
this magnificent moving five-star hotel. Its very name has become
synonymous with the ultimate in luxury and personal service.
The routes of The Blue Train - both scheduled and chartered - take
guests through some of the most breathtaking countryside to be found
anywhere in the world.
Departure Lounges
Luxury takes on a new dimension with The Blue Train. You'll feel it
the moment you step into our pre-departure lounges in Pretoria or
Cape Town.
A warm-hearted welcome begins a journey that is defined by personal
attention and devotion to detail.
An hour before departure, you are ushered into a world which is made
effortless by the ease of checking in. Enjoy a welcoming cocktail
and appetising delicacy while your luggage is labelled and
whisked away.
Personal
service
Personal service of the highest calibre is standard on The Blue
Train. As our guest, you will have a dedicated butler at your beck
and call to ensure an unforgettable experience. A late-night snack?
An early morning wake-up call? A dinner jacket in need of a little
tender care? All this is a telephone call away. Your butler is
waiting and ready.
SUITES
The Blue Train is the ultimate definition of luxury in motion. Your
suite is transformed from an elegant, spacious lounge by day into a
sanctuary of comfort at night.
All the suites are equipped with 100% percale cotton linen, goose
down duvets and pillows and private bathrooms with marble vanity
basins, marble wall and floor tiles, gold fittings, and a choice of
shower or bath. All the suites include wardrobes with hangers and
have a writing desk, ideally positioned next to the window, where
you can enjoy the view in style or write a postcard to someone
special.
Each suite has controlled air-conditioning and an entertainment
centre with a choice of movie and radio channels. The suites also
have under-floor heating in the rooms and bathrooms.
The Luxury suites are more spacious, offering a choice
between twin or double beds with bath facilities. The luxury suite
also boasts a selection of compact discs and movies on DVD.
The De Luxe suites offer a choice between twin beds with a
shower or double beds with a bath.
LOUNGES
The lounge car with its large windows allows for panoramic views of
the passing countryside. The interior, resplendent with original
works of South African art adorning the walls, plush and comfortable
couches and bouquets of flame lilies complementing the plush décor,
makes the lounge car the ideal setting for sharing an apéritif with
fellow guests, an interlude between meals, or after-dinner
conversation over coffee.
The club car has the relaxed atmosphere of a gentlemen's club, with
card tables, a small library and a fully-equipped bar. Guests can
watch a short film about the train's route or enjoy a Cuban cigar
and cognac before retiring for the night.
As an added treat, indulge in the English ritual of high tea, served
every afternoon at your leisure.
DINING
All our meals are freshly prepared on board the train by executive
chefs. Carefully selected South African wines complement the gourmet
cuisine served on The Blue Train.
In keeping with the classical ambience of the dining car, lunch is a
casual affair while dinner is formal with men requested to wear a
jacket and tie and ladies elegant eveningwear. Guests may also wear
traditional attire to dinner.
The Blue Train is fully equipped to accommodate vegetarian, Halaal,
Kosher or other special dietary requirements, which should be
specified when you make your reservation. Join us at one of two
dinnertime sittings, or savour your meal in the comfort of your
suite. A Continental or full English breakfast is served at your
leisure.
ROUTES
Cape Town to Pretoria |
Pretoria to Cape Town |
