I spent $9,000 for a night on an iconic luxury train. It was so luxurious, I felt like I was staying at a 5-star hotel.

Business Insider's reporter felt like a VIP onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express — one of the world's most luxurious sleeper trains.

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• I traveled on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a train made up of historic Orient Express cars.
• I only stayed on the luxury sleeper train for a night, but I felt like a VIP the whole time.
• Elevated details included a red carpet, three-course meals, and an extravagant cabin.

I've spent countless...