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Exhibit 23.4
CARTER, LEDYARD & MILBURN
COUNSELLORS AT LAW
2 WALL STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10005-2072
TEL (212) 732-3200
FAX (212) 732-3232
July 20, 2000
Orient-Express Hotels Ltd.
41 Cedar Avenue
P.O. Box HM 1179
Hamilton HM EX
Bermuda
Re: Form S-1 Registration Statement
Registration No. 333-12030
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We hereby consent to the reference to our advice and the use of our name
under the caption "Risk Factors" in the above referenced registration
statement.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Carter, Ledyard & Milburn
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