Each of the cabins does have a small vanity unit with basin, and then there are toilet facilities at the end of each carriage. Please do note however that there are no baths or showers aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express unless you are travelling in on of the aforementioned Grand Suites.

On the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (VSOE), whether you can shower depends entirely on the type of cabin you book. The "Historic Cabins," which are authentic 1920s carriages, do not have en suite showers or toilets; they only feature a small washbasin with hot and cold water tucked behind a wooden cabinet. This is part of the "authentic" vintage experience where guests traditionally waited until they reached their luxury hotel in Venice or Paris to bathe. However, in recent years, Belmond has introduced Suites and Grand Suites which are modern, ultra-luxury renovations of the original carriages. These high-end accommodations do feature full en suite marble bathrooms with showers, toilets, and premium amenities. Because the train journey is usually only 24 hours, most passengers in the standard cabins find the "washbasin" sufficient for freshening up before the black-tie dinner, but for those who view a morning shower as an essential part of the luxury experience, booking a Grand Suite is the only way to "soak" while traveling across Europe.