Given that each Eurostar has seats, which is almost the same number as on two Boeing planes, I had been expecting a lengthy wait at security. In actual fact, the whole process — whizzing my suitcase and backpack through an x-ray machine, walking through the body scanner, and having my passport checked — was so quick and efficient that I was blown away.
So much faster and easier than flying! After check-in, I waited in the departure lounge — where I was pleased to find decent shops, comfy leather seats, and free wifi to help me pass the time.
Not that I had to spend long in the lounge, though; we were boarding in no time, again a very smooth and painless process. I pushed it into the luggage area at the entrance to my coach and headed for my seat. Again, so much more comfortable than flying. The seats were wider and better made than standard airline seats, and I loved that the edges of the headrest curved round slightly, giving me better support and a little privacy from my neighbour.
Tray tables were much bigger than onboard planes, there was a lot more legroom, and plenty of space overhead for my backpack and coat. Even for a standard ticket, the train was much comfier than regular trains within Britain, and so much better than on board a flight. We set off, bang on time, and less than two hours later I was in Brussels.
I read on my Kindle, played on my phone — without having to switch either of them off for take off and landing — and looked out the window at the beautiful, snow-covered landscape of Belgium, glowing in the setting winter sun. It was a truly fantastic journey! In Brussels, I hopped straight off the train, luggage in hand, and headed for my connection to Rotterdam.
There was no waiting, no queuing, and no delays! Service-wise, the Eurostar is one of those few travel companies that still treat everyone, even standard customers, like VIPs. Staff were on-hand to help and point me in the direction of my seat, and everyone I had contact with was brilliantly friendly and welcoming. While my outbound journey was an ordinary Standard ticket, for the return trip from Brussels back to London I travelled in the Standard Premier coach.
If you want to travel in style, choose Standard Premier. Onboard, in the dedicated Standard Premier coach, the seats were even more comfortable than on the rest of the train.
They were more spacious, with vast amounts of legroom, and even reclined slightly for the perfect comfort level. Better still was the individual power socket at my seat. There was a selection of complimentary magazines available, and throughout the journey, the super attentive staff were on hand to assist and help out — all impeccably polite and friendly.
I could really feel that I was travelling in style. Things were more comfortable, a little quieter, and generally more luxurious than the standard journey. Although the standard trip had been by no means shabby!
Also included in the ticket price was a light meal and drinks. Whatever time of day you travel in Standard Premier , you 'll be served a light meal and drinks at your seat.
Pastries, yoghurt and juice, with a cup of tea or coffee. Two light dishes and a dessert, with a soft drink, wine or beer, plus tea or coffee. All Eurostar tickets include a specific reserved seat , and initially you'll be allocated seats. If you're buying at www. Check-in for Eurostar journeys opens an hour and 15 minutes before departure.
We recommend that you arrive at least 40 minutes prior to your train leaving so you can have a stress-free check-in. Use these savvy tips to bag cheap Eurostar tickets and travel to France, Belgium and beyond for less!
Look out for Eurostar sales and deals. Book your Eurostar tickets early. Book late with Eurostar Snap. Check return and Standard Premier tickets. Use an InterRail or Eurail pass. Join Club Eurostar. Seats on the new E trains are more comfortable and supportive than airline seats but have similar fold-down tables and foot rests.
They are arranged in Standard class with a mix of forward and backward-facing sets in either pairs or quads with a table in the middle. Click here to cancel reply. Toni Saturday 8th of June Adam Toscani Friday 26th of October Going on Eurostar to Amsterdam on November 9 Standard premier, new service, can't wait.
Luxuries for a Business Traveller ForRich. Gemma Thursday 22nd of February Ian Sunday 3rd of February So if you want to know how my journey sent them send me a message Ian. Any further advice. Just message me Ian. But how does it stack up against the other two Eurostar travel classes? Business Premier is the top-tier travel class on the Eurostar, and tickets cost upwards of double those in Standard Premier — a significant difference in pricing.
The main points of difference? Business Premier travellers enjoy a lavish meal on board, access to the highly-rated Eurostar Lounge and the ability to check-in up to 10 minutes before departure. In addition, Business Premier tickets are fully flexible, which means that they can be changed or refunded without penalty. However, it's important to note that the seating in Standard Premier and Business Premier is exactly the same — so if space and comfort are the key criteria for your 2.
The main point of difference between these two travel classes is the seating, with the seat features, pitch and legroom in Eurostar Standard somewhat inferior to what you'll find in Standard Premier and Business Premier. Other than that, though, it's the simple addition of a light meal and beverages that separates the two classes. And with Eurostar Standard tickets often costing from as little as 40 Pounds one way, it can often make sense to travel in the cheapest cabin. The Eurostar train is one of the fastest and most convenient ways of travelling between London and Paris.
As a quintessential European rail journey , it's popular with business people and tourists alike. While Eurostar Standard Premier obviously isn't up to Business Class standard, it provides a good array of creature comforts to ensure that the journey is a pleasant one. And when taking the Eurostar, a day trip to London is perfectly doable. The return London to Paris Eurostar journey takes just shy of 2.
A Eurostar train journey will help you to arrive refreshed without all the hassles of airport travel — just remember to book as early as you can to access the best pricing possible.
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