My wife and I had a viewliner roomette from NYC to DeLand, Florida. We really enjoyed it. The only negative thing I would comment on is once we got south of Virginia, the train seemed to really pick up speed. The speed wasn’t really an issue except for some rough track now and then. I was in the top bunk and was glad I fastened the nylon webbing to keep me from falling out. A couple times we hit some rough spots which were a lateral jolt and the nylon webbing saved me. At the higher speed, those side to side jolts were pretty jarring. Other than that, it was enjoyable. I would do it again. The return trip seemed to be a bit smoother.
We've been in both roommates and family rooms and when we can afford it we prefer the family room because we can see out of both sides of the train at once and neither of us has to sleep on a top bunk since my eldest daughter who travels with me is small enough to sleep in the bottom child's bed. We utilize sleepers whenever we can and now that traditional dining menu is back for the West we are doubly pleased
Roomettes between Seattle and Chicago now show over $1000 each way when booking 11 months out, for a senior rate. I am going coach lol. UPDATE: i just upgraded to a roomette and price was $300 more *each way* than I was offered when I originally booked this. My total round trip Chicago to Edmonds WA was now about $2200 so you can see how much things have gone up since this video. (And I have a senior rate.)
I took the Zephyr a couple of years ago with my 5 year old daughter from Chicago to Davis, California. The roomette was perfect for us and she was entertained with the scenery for the 2 days. Love the video!
Thanks Mark. Here are some looong videos of train footage I took from Amtrak windows if she wants to be enthralled once again, until your next trip! ruclips.net/video/S6zDIrH0xAg/видео.html ruclips.net/video/a4t2F1oaREQ/видео.html
My girlfriend and I are going to take out first trip to Washington on the Empire Builder. This is the best video I have seen so far explaining the roomette accommodations.
Enjoyed watching two of your videos so far! I’ve been living in the USA for about 36 years now and it’s been my dream to ride in a sleeper train. Your videos answered a lot of my questions and I hope to fulfill my dream as soon as this pandemic is under control.
There are showers on the bottom level of the sleeper car, just a small-ish stall with a little private room outside for your towel and clothes and stuff. And there's a basket of soap to use. (When I rode in the Superliner Roomette, I was a bit jet-lagged and forgot to get much video or photos of the shower stall, oops!)
@T1D Wanderer. You do Amtrak a great service by providing these videos. It's really something they should offer, considering their website is as clear as mud. Good job.
A luggage suggestion: It can really help to PLAN to take luggage that will stow well. You can find references online to the exact dimensions of roomette areas you can use. Mainly, this is a fairly wide step next to one of the seats for climbing up to the upper berth, under the seats, and a thin closet or, if no closet, hangers on the wall in the same area. A medium size roll along style suitcase can sit vertically on that step next to the seat. The space under the seats is wide and deep, but not very high. I use a sports type duffel bag in addition to the roll along. I can take some things out of the duffel and hang them up and then crush the duffel flatter and slide it under the seat. You can take out loose items, like extra shoes and slide them under the other seat. In this way, NONE of your luggage or loose items competes with you for the living area. it stays nice and open and airy. You can observe people in other compartments show look like they are sitting in the middle of a garbage dump. Your trip will be more enjoyable if you avoid that situation.
As a person with a number of popular AMTRAK videos, I want to say "good job" on this one. About the only thing I would add is that the sleeper room rates differ dramatically not just MONTHS apart, but also DAYS apart. On most of my trips, I just call AMTRAK reservations and tell them which train I want to go on, and about when I want to depart...I usually can create some time flexibility when travelling, and they are happy to quickly run through prices....maybe my first choice departure date would result in an $1100 room charge, but moving departure a day forward drops it to $800, or moving departure backwards by two days drops it to $600. And usually, AMTRAK charges less when the train's sleepers are still mostly unreserved, and they increase the prices as the sleeper car gets fuller....supply and demand. But weekend travel, or travel close to major holidays, tends to bump up the price, so the daily price variations are sometime not intuitive.
Hi. I have indeed seen your train videos! Yeah I've found what you did. Just when gathering onscreen graphics for my Amtrak videos, prices change from day to day. That's why I try to always stress that this is just an example! The price differences can be dramatic. Thanks for watching!
Such a thorough and well presented vlog! I’m looking forward to my first roomette experience in a couple months on the Coast Starlight, San Diego to Oregon. Thanks for posting! ✌🏻🙂✌🏻
I had the silly luxury of a roomette from Seattle to Portland, because I put in the lowest possible Bidup and got it. And I have to say, while it was far too expensive for a one way trip of 150 miles, it did not by any means break the bank and it was maybe the most comfortable travel in my life. I don’t even think first class on a train would compare. I had lunch, reclined in my seats, napped lightly, showered, and enjoyed the scenery
Thanks for the great video. I did screen shots on all of the routes which can be confusing at best. It looks like only one route goes thru St. Louis, Although you could catach a coach and go to Kansas City to hook up with other routes. Thanks again! Great informative video!!!
Watching this during the pandemic. And lawd knows I need a get-a-way. Ain't been really anywhere since March 2020. I'm about to go bonkers. Looking into a long but beautiful train vacation rite 🌝🏞️🌁🥞🥣☕🚝🗻🛤️🧳
@@T1DWanderer yes because this STAND STILL pandemic thing is a lot. I figured maybe the Amtrak may have been more better with private sleeping quarters.
I never been on a viewliner or superliner roomette but watching videos on RUclips both rooms I definitely prefer the viewliner roomette more than the superliner one.
Thank you for such a comprehensive guide! I'm fully convinced now that the Roomette is the way to go when traveling solo. One question: are alcoholic beverages like beer included in meals for Roomette passengers on the Superliner trains? I noticed a beer in one of your shots, so I had to ask haha.
Travelling both City of New Orleans & Empire Builder this fall. Coach on City of new Orleans since dark from Memphis to Chicago & return a week later same night also. But Empire Builder use roomette both ways since meal cost for 2 makes lots of savings. Thanks for the video and infor.
Have ridden Amtrak for many years between Atlanta & New Orleans & have been feeling the urge lately for another ride on the rails. Think I'll plan my first over nighter NOLA to Chicago as soon as this virus thing is under control (so probably next year).
I’m going on one of these today and this was the first video that showed up. I immediately liked within seconds because we have the same name. My online name is JustJeremy lol
Roomettes are worth the price. The earlier you buy it the cheaper it usually is. I have seen roomette prices for the Texas Eagle/Sunset limited from Chi to Tucson range from 450 up to 1,100.
Oh sorry, also are ice cubes available free or purchase? What about drinking water/hot water for tea or coffee in sleeper rooms?? Would be great to take a small cooler to keep food items or medicines.
I've noticed that the Family Bedrooms are usually cheaper than the Bedrooms (but not as cheap as the Roomettes, of course). Is this just because the Family Bedroom lacks the en-suite bathroom? If my husband and I could afford to go fancier than a Roomette, I think I would prefer the Family Bedroom (if it were still available when booking tickets), as I would enjoy the additional space and wouldn't mind walking down the hall to the common facilities in the sleeping car.
Yeah, it depends on how important private facilities are for you. If it's not a big deal to share, then the savings are worth it. I'm with you -- private would be nice but not that important! Thanks for watching.
QQ I kinda want to experience the super liner roomette but I’m only going from Chicago to stlouis so would I be able to still get the roomette since technically I won’t be on it overnight?
Might you comment on security aboard?? If in a roomette or bedroom, how can your accomodation be secured if you spend time in the observation car or in the cafe/dining car??
exactly, but from watching another video, it was stated only the inside can be locked....so assuming anyone can come into your room while you're away. Carry the important things with you guessing...
@@e.Kennedy246 oh, thanks for that very important tidbit. The lack of security for a higher priced accomodation is definitely a concern. Stay safe and healthy.
There is clear signage that if you aren't in a sleeper car, that you can't walk into that part of the train. Also, the sleeper car attendant would kick out anyone trying to sneak into that area, and it would also be grounds to kick someone off the train. That said if you had something valuable like a purse, I would take that with you if going to the dining car, observation car, cafe car, etc. Never have had anything stolen when riding in a sleeper car, and coach passengers generally do respect the rule to not enter a sleeping car.
The Superliner Bedroom can fit three because the lower bunk is the size of a “full” sized bed while the upper bunk is the size of a twin. However, it is not really ideal to sleep three adults in one room. Though two adults and one child would fit well.
I just don't get the prices that people have been posting in these videos. When you go into the Amtrak sight to book a long distance train, say the Empire Builder from Chicago to Seattle, a Roomette is about $1500 (including fare).
Personally, I wish that Amtrak would allow sleeping car passengers able to pick what bedroom or roomette kind of how some airlines allow their passengers to pick which seat they wish to sit in.
Do the roomettes lock from the outside so you can go wondering on the train with some piece of mind that no one will enter your room? While traveling during COVID, are meals served/eaten in your room?
My roomette didn't have a lock on it. There are usually people milling about though so presumably people wouldn't generally have the opportunity to sneak in. (They do latch from the inside.) I believe that during COVID, meals are in the room. Though I haven't been able to ride Amtrak recently myself :(
There are no locks on the outside. But do not worry, I have been travelling on Amtrak for many years and myself, and no reviewer who has reviewed Amtrak, has ever had a problem with it. Trust me, nobody will enter or steal anything. With COVID, meal service has been greatly reduced on all routes except the auto train. The meals (except for the auto train) are now microwave meals. They are, well better than they look, but still definitely not great. Meals can be eaten in the diner, but no communal seating and there's no cloth on the table. Once the pandemic is over the old dining may come back on Western long-distance routes, however Amtrak may use it as an excuse to cut it for good.
My roomette did not have a lock on the door. But, each sleeper car has an assigned attendant who knows who the occupants are. No one from coach is permitted to go into the sleeper car.
About the "sleeps three" comment for the bedroom; it means the bottom bunk is slightly wider and can fit two children. I know I wouldn't want to share it with another adult! It's pretty narrow.
I always travel by coach,it's the cheapest,and as a X Army Vet,I can sleep any where,at any time,and in any position..I just bring a pillow and blanket,and some snacks and bottles water,then i have more money to spend at my destionation roomette's are 4-5 X's the cost of a coach ticket..If you think you can handle coach,it's by far the cheapest option
The climate control instructions in the room are terrible and do not explain it well at all, so your confusion is understandable. The air coming into the room is set at the master temperature of the carriage. It's the same throughout the whole car. The lever on the vent controls a louver to allow more or less air through. The "temperature" dial does nothing to change this. The dial rather controls a separate space heater in the wall! The reason it seems to do nothing is because it takes a while to warm the coil up, and the warm air from it comes from the vents below the windows. So basically you control the temperature of the room through a combination of setting the vent to the level of air you want at the car temperature, and the warm air coming from the window vent controlled by the dial. Note that the dial controls only a heater, so the coldest you can make the room is whatever temperature the vent air is. If the vent air is too warm, you can ask the attendant to turn it down a bit, but they don't like to do that because if other people complain the car is too cold, the attendant then has to explain to all of them how the non-intuitive dial control works. In the daytime on a warm day the hall air is often cooler than the room air. If your room is on the sun-facing side of the train and it gets too hot you can cool the room off a bit by covering up the windows with white sheets.
Amtrak is abysmal, to say the least. In desperate need of retrofitting. Especially in this pandemic, the seemingly 30(?) yr old "dusty" drapes and grimy fixtures are just gross. I feel very bad indeed for anyone over the recommended weight who needs to use the public facilities. You may as well use a shoehorn to get in and out of there if that's the case. Stay away from the desert!
@@T1DWanderer Cool! I've got a knitting project all queued up to pass the time on my upcoming trip to NOLA on the Crescent next month. With the spotty wifi, you have to bring alternate things to keep you busy. I'd love to make a pair of socks like that.
It’s a RIDICULOUS price from here San Diego to Pontiac Michigan leaving December 20th arriving the 23rd for one way of $7000 I am not lying sooo all these prices gets saying is so fucken ridiculous. Just cuz it’s around a holiday is stupid and he says in the video you pay for the room plus passenger no you just pay one price period they don’t break like that.
If you are nearing senior status or otherwise out of shape, the roommate is a terrible idea. You can’t get undressed or dressed without opening the door and standing halfway in the hall. If you have to get out in the middle of the night and want to put on your shoes to walk to the restroom you have to open the door to put on your shoes. I spent a miserable three nights aboard an Amtrak superliner roommate and would not recommend that to anybody that’s not extremely limber.🤨
It is outrageous wha they charge you , and you have to consider the added cost of the many meals not included. Plan on arriving at your destination hours or more late. I traveled once with Amtrak and it was beyond filthy , trash on floor in and outside of bathroom for 2 days . People smoking marijuana and cigarettes on Lower level .
Not really. When you compare it to driving, then think of gas, food, hotel accommodations, and the wear and tear to the vehicle, it's either about the same or less! And you don't have to deal with the stress of the road.
*Have you ever ridden in an Amtrak sleeper compartment? What did you think?*
My wife and I had a viewliner roomette from NYC to DeLand, Florida. We really enjoyed it. The only negative thing I would comment on is once we got south of Virginia, the train seemed to really pick up speed. The speed wasn’t really an issue except for some rough track now and then. I was in the top bunk and was glad I fastened the nylon webbing to keep me from falling out. A couple times we hit some rough spots which were a lateral jolt and the nylon webbing saved me. At the higher speed, those side to side jolts were pretty jarring. Other than that, it was enjoyable. I would do it again. The return trip seemed to be a bit smoother.
Yes!
I’ve done a superliner bedroom, a roomette, and the family bedroom.
I’m looking forward to more adventures.
We've been in both roommates and family rooms and when we can afford it we prefer the family room because we can see out of both sides of the train at once and neither of us has to sleep on a top bunk since my eldest daughter who travels with me is small enough to sleep in the bottom child's bed. We utilize sleepers whenever we can and now that traditional dining menu is back for the West we are doubly pleased
Roomettes between Seattle and Chicago now show over $1000 each way when booking 11 months out, for a senior rate. I am going coach lol. UPDATE: i just upgraded to a roomette and price was $300 more *each way* than I was offered when I originally booked this. My total round trip Chicago to Edmonds WA was now about $2200 so you can see how much things have gone up since this video. (And I have a senior rate.)
I’m booking one for my wife and her best friend from San Antonio to Chicago and it’s $684 but maybe Texas prices? Idk
I took the Zephyr a couple of years ago with my 5 year old daughter from Chicago to Davis, California. The roomette was perfect for us and she was entertained with the scenery for the 2 days. Love the video!
Thanks Mark. Here are some looong videos of train footage I took from Amtrak windows if she wants to be enthralled once again, until your next trip!
ruclips.net/video/S6zDIrH0xAg/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/a4t2F1oaREQ/видео.html
My girlfriend and I are going to take out first trip to Washington on the Empire Builder. This is the best video I have seen so far explaining the roomette accommodations.
Glad to hear it, thanks! Enjoy your trip :D
Enjoyed watching two of your videos so far!
I’ve been living in the USA for about 36 years now and it’s been my dream to ride in a sleeper train. Your videos answered a lot of my questions and I hope to fulfill my dream as soon as this pandemic is under control.
I hope you get to do it soon. It's a fun trip. Thanks for watching!
Your video was awesome! Thank you for explaining the differences in the Amtrak sleeper rooms! They need to put your video on their website!😁
Thanks for the comment! I'll await my email from Amtrak now... ;)
Thank you for taking the time to film, edit and post this! Much enjoyed and appreciated 😁
Nice video! I was looking for more clarification on how bathing and showering works!
There are showers on the bottom level of the sleeper car, just a small-ish stall with a little private room outside for your towel and clothes and stuff. And there's a basket of soap to use. (When I rode in the Superliner Roomette, I was a bit jet-lagged and forgot to get much video or photos of the shower stall, oops!)
@T1D Wanderer. You do Amtrak a great service by providing these videos. It's really something they should offer, considering their website is as clear as mud. Good job.
Thanks a lot Joseph! Glad you like the Amtrak videos :D
A luggage suggestion: It can really help to PLAN to take luggage that will stow well. You can find references online to the exact dimensions of roomette areas you can use. Mainly, this is a fairly wide step next to one of the seats for climbing up to the upper berth, under the seats, and a thin closet or, if no closet, hangers on the wall in the same area. A medium size roll along style suitcase can sit vertically on that step next to the seat. The space under the seats is wide and deep, but not very high. I use a sports type duffel bag in addition to the roll along. I can take some things out of the duffel and hang them up and then crush the duffel flatter and slide it under the seat. You can take out loose items, like extra shoes and slide them under the other seat. In this way, NONE of your luggage or loose items competes with you for the living area. it stays nice and open and airy. You can observe people in other compartments show look like they are sitting in the middle of a garbage dump. Your trip will be more enjoyable if you avoid that situation.
Good tips! It is nice to have more room. Although "nice and open and airy" might be a bit of an overstatement ;)
It is so weird to find you on the Amtrak site. I did a double take when I saw your RUclips name on the screen. So cool!
What? I am on the Amtrak website?
@@T1DWanderer yes
As a person with a number of popular AMTRAK videos, I want to say "good job" on this one. About the only thing I would add is that the sleeper room rates differ dramatically not just MONTHS apart, but also DAYS apart. On most of my trips, I just call AMTRAK reservations and tell them which train I want to go on, and about when I want to depart...I usually can create some time flexibility when travelling, and they are happy to quickly run through prices....maybe my first choice departure date would result in an $1100 room charge, but moving departure a day forward drops it to $800, or moving departure backwards by two days drops it to $600. And usually, AMTRAK charges less when the train's sleepers are still mostly unreserved, and they increase the prices as the sleeper car gets fuller....supply and demand. But weekend travel, or travel close to major holidays, tends to bump up the price, so the daily price variations are sometime not intuitive.
Hi. I have indeed seen your train videos!
Yeah I've found what you did. Just when gathering onscreen graphics for my Amtrak videos, prices change from day to day. That's why I try to always stress that this is just an example! The price differences can be dramatic.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you! I’ll be riding the Empire Builder soon, and you’ve helped me feel better about my choice and what I’m getting into.
Such a thorough and well presented vlog! I’m looking forward to my first roomette experience in a couple months on the Coast Starlight, San Diego to Oregon. Thanks for posting!
✌🏻🙂✌🏻
Thanks. Have fun!
Wow thank you so much for this! I just booked a super liner roomette for my partner and I for less than $700 total!
Thank you! This was most helpful.
Glad to hear it! Thanks
Your very thorough and detailed oriented video’s are very much appreciated!
Thanks very much
I had the silly luxury of a roomette from Seattle to Portland, because I put in the lowest possible Bidup and got it. And I have to say, while it was far too expensive for a one way trip of 150 miles, it did not by any means break the bank and it was maybe the most comfortable travel in my life. I don’t even think first class on a train would compare. I had lunch, reclined in my seats, napped lightly, showered, and enjoyed the scenery
Very informative video, great job. This is the best video I have seen explaining the roomette. Thank You!
My pleasure, Robert! Thanks for watching.
I’m catching mine tonight at 10pm on the Texas Eagle from L.A. to Dallas.
Let us know how it was!
Great video, the Crescent Superliner Roomette has its own toilet, which is a great thing when you are an old man and have to pee a lot!
Bill, that is one thing that I wanted to know, too, being 76 and getting up 3, 4, 5 times a night DESPITE using Finasteride and FloMax!
This was excellent and very informative. Thank you!
BP, glad it was helpful!
Excellent... I'm taking the Southwest Chief to Wichita for vacation!
Watch this before you go, it's my video about the SW Chief: ruclips.net/video/d7HzERN12sE/видео.html
Very detailed video, I enjoyed it a lot!
Thanks Astrid!
Thanks for the great video. I did screen shots on all of the routes which can be confusing at best. It looks like only one route goes thru St. Louis, Although you could catach a coach and go to Kansas City to hook up with other routes. Thanks again! Great informative video!!!
Watching this during the pandemic. And lawd knows I need a get-a-way. Ain't been really anywhere since March 2020. I'm about to go bonkers. Looking into a long but beautiful train vacation rite 🌝🏞️🌁🥞🥣☕🚝🗻🛤️🧳
Yeah I had big Amtrak plans this year but had to cancel them all. Hope we can take our trips soon enough!
@@T1DWanderer yes because this STAND STILL pandemic thing is a lot. I figured maybe the Amtrak may have been more better with private sleeping quarters.
Me 2. A round-trip just to ride sounds great. Treat the train like a cruise ship.
@@MA-yh2ko yes indeed that's what it is to me (a cruise ship by land)
@@zenaaubrey2701 Although, if you want a true land cruise, go to Australia's Indian Pacific. That thing is honestly amazing!
Love Amtrak too still.
I never been on a viewliner or superliner roomette but watching videos on RUclips both rooms I definitely prefer the viewliner roomette more than the superliner one.
Heh yeah I can see that. Both "charming" in their ways though
Thank you for such a comprehensive guide! I'm fully convinced now that the Roomette is the way to go when traveling solo. One question: are alcoholic beverages like beer included in meals for Roomette passengers on the Superliner trains? I noticed a beer in one of your shots, so I had to ask haha.
Hi, no, alcohol isn't included so you have to pay extra for it
Yes beer,wine and spirits are available but for a cost.
I had to write comment. So informative. Thank you.
Travelling both City of New Orleans & Empire Builder this fall. Coach on City of new Orleans since dark from Memphis to Chicago & return a week later same night also. But Empire Builder use roomette both ways since meal cost for 2 makes lots of savings. Thanks for the video and infor.
Enjoy your trip
Have ridden Amtrak for many years between Atlanta & New Orleans & have been feeling the urge lately for another ride on the rails. Think I'll plan my first over nighter NOLA to Chicago as soon as this virus thing is under control (so probably next year).
I'm itching to get back on Amtrak too. Had to cancel all my plans this spring. Maybe next year!
Thank you. Planning a trip on the City of New Orleans in Sept.
Enjoy your trip!
I’m going on one of these today and this was the first video that showed up. I immediately liked within seconds because we have the same name. My online name is JustJeremy lol
Just thanks, JustJeremy! XD
The music thingy hasn't worked for decades and the temperature controls rarely work on any train I've ever been on west of the Mississippi
Roomettes are worth the price. The earlier you buy it the cheaper it usually is. I have seen roomette prices for the Texas Eagle/Sunset limited from Chi to Tucson range from 450 up to 1,100.
That's a big range. It really pays to watch the prices and buy early as you say.
Yep. I just bought a roomette for Chicago to Tucson several months from now... For only $550
I just checked roomette prices for the date I purchased awhile ago. They are now $100 more than what I paid.
This is a very cool train.
Great Video and Information
Thanks for the clear and detailed information.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great video!!
I always get a bedroom. Need that wide sofa to lay on
I love that video!
Thank you very informative!
Thanks for information
Oh sorry, also are ice cubes available free or purchase? What about drinking water/hot water for tea or coffee in sleeper rooms?? Would be great to take a small cooler to keep food items or medicines.
I've noticed that the Family Bedrooms are usually cheaper than the Bedrooms (but not as cheap as the Roomettes, of course). Is this just because the Family Bedroom lacks the en-suite bathroom? If my husband and I could afford to go fancier than a Roomette, I think I would prefer the Family Bedroom (if it were still available when booking tickets), as I would enjoy the additional space and wouldn't mind walking down the hall to the common facilities in the sleeping car.
Yeah, it depends on how important private facilities are for you. If it's not a big deal to share, then the savings are worth it. I'm with you -- private would be nice but not that important! Thanks for watching.
I believe they are usually always available
The March date/rate is "off peak" The November date/rate is most likely higher due to holiday travel.
Certainly could be a big factor. Thanks!
I don't do well with Colorado altitude.🤪 This maybe a good way to ease into it.🙏🏼
QQ I kinda want to experience the super liner roomette but I’m only going from Chicago to stlouis so would I be able to still get the roomette since technically I won’t be on it overnight?
Might you comment on security aboard?? If in a roomette or bedroom, how can your accomodation be secured if you spend time in the observation car or in the cafe/dining car??
exactly, but from watching another video, it was stated only the inside can be locked....so assuming anyone can come into your room while you're away. Carry the important things with you guessing...
@@e.Kennedy246 oh, thanks for that very important tidbit. The lack of security for a higher priced accomodation is definitely a concern. Stay safe and healthy.
There is clear signage that if you aren't in a sleeper car, that you can't walk into that part of the train. Also, the sleeper car attendant would kick out anyone trying to sneak into that area, and it would also be grounds to kick someone off the train.
That said if you had something valuable like a purse, I would take that with you if going to the dining car, observation car, cafe car, etc. Never have had anything stolen when riding in a sleeper car, and coach passengers generally do respect the rule to not enter a sleeping car.
So cool. Thank you!
The Superliner Bedroom can fit three because the lower bunk is the size of a “full” sized bed while the upper bunk is the size of a twin. However, it is not really ideal to sleep three adults in one room. Though two adults and one child would fit well.
True. Three adults would probably be overly snug for a lot of travelers. Thanks for watching :)
Great video
What kind of dash cam do you use?
what is appropriate amount to tip on superliner roomettes for dining and attendant?
I'd say around $5+ maybe?
2:34 The bottom bed is just big enough for two people to cram in there. Two small people
Snugly
@@T1DWanderer Yep
Thanks.
I just don't get the prices that people have been posting in these videos. When you go into the Amtrak sight to book a long distance train, say the Empire Builder from Chicago to Seattle, a Roomette is about $1500 (including fare).
I think they can vary quite a bit depending on time of year and even which direction you're going
Personally, I wish that Amtrak would allow sleeping car passengers able to pick what bedroom or roomette kind of how some airlines allow their passengers to pick which seat they wish to sit in.
I'd definitely support that. What difference could it make? Maybe there would be arguments from time to time...?
If my friend pays for coach and I pay for a roomette, can my friend still be in the room with me?
Do the roomettes lock from the outside so you can go wondering on the train with some piece of mind that no one will enter your room? While traveling during COVID, are meals served/eaten in your room?
My roomette didn't have a lock on it. There are usually people milling about though so presumably people wouldn't generally have the opportunity to sneak in. (They do latch from the inside.)
I believe that during COVID, meals are in the room. Though I haven't been able to ride Amtrak recently myself :(
There are no locks on the outside. But do not worry, I have been travelling on Amtrak for many years and myself, and no reviewer who has reviewed Amtrak, has ever had a problem with it. Trust me, nobody will enter or steal anything.
With COVID, meal service has been greatly reduced on all routes except the auto train. The meals (except for the auto train) are now microwave meals. They are, well better than they look, but still definitely not great. Meals can be eaten in the diner, but no communal seating and there's no cloth on the table.
Once the pandemic is over the old dining may come back on Western long-distance routes, however Amtrak may use it as an excuse to cut it for good.
My roomette did not have a lock on the door. But, each sleeper car has an assigned attendant who knows who the occupants are. No one from coach is permitted to go into the sleeper car.
@@royfrye333 Yep.
I don't know how well that's necessarily enforced. However, I do know that VERY few people have any issues.
They enforced it on the train I was on. Plus there was a large sign stating no one allowed in the sleeper car except the occupants.
Is there a passenger weight limit on the upper bed ?
Hmm, good question. I'm not aware of a specific limit; there isn't much room though so maybe not...?
About the "sleeps three" comment for the bedroom; it means the bottom bunk is slightly wider and can fit two children. I know I wouldn't want to share it with another adult! It's pretty narrow.
Thanks for the info, Jennifer. "Slightly" wider indeed!
If you book 1 passenger for a roomette, are you sharing with a stranger?
No, I think it's still your private room
@@T1DWanderer I was eventually able to confirm this. Thank you for the reply, you're correct.
How do the private restrooms/shower differ from coach?
I always travel by coach,it's the cheapest,and as a X Army Vet,I can sleep any where,at any time,and in any position..I just bring a pillow and blanket,and some snacks and bottles water,then i have more money to spend at my destionation roomette's are 4-5 X's the cost of a coach ticket..If you think you can handle coach,it's by far the cheapest option
Halio... More more review video.. From all class
As soon as I can travel that's the plan! Thanks for watching.
I'm from Indonesia
So what?
The climate control instructions in the room are terrible and do not explain it well at all, so your confusion is understandable.
The air coming into the room is set at the master temperature of the carriage. It's the same throughout the whole car. The lever on the vent controls a louver to allow more or less air through. The "temperature" dial does nothing to change this. The dial rather controls a separate space heater in the wall! The reason it seems to do nothing is because it takes a while to warm the coil up, and the warm air from it comes from the vents below the windows.
So basically you control the temperature of the room through a combination of setting the vent to the level of air you want at the car temperature, and the warm air coming from the window vent controlled by the dial.
Note that the dial controls only a heater, so the coldest you can make the room is whatever temperature the vent air is. If the vent air is too warm, you can ask the attendant to turn it down a bit, but they don't like to do that because if other people complain the car is too cold, the attendant then has to explain to all of them how the non-intuitive dial control works.
In the daytime on a warm day the hall air is often cooler than the room air. If your room is on the sun-facing side of the train and it gets too hot you can cool the room off a bit by covering up the windows with white sheets.
Thanks for the explanation! After reading this, I think I'll just accept whatever the temperature is and stop worrying about it :p
Amtrak is abysmal, to say the least. In desperate need of retrofitting. Especially in this pandemic, the seemingly 30(?) yr old "dusty" drapes and grimy fixtures are just gross. I feel very bad indeed for anyone over the recommended weight who needs to use the public facilities. You may as well use a shoehorn to get in and out of there if that's the case. Stay away from the desert!
Not a usable guide. Fails to mention how to convert lower bunk to chairs in Roommette
I like your socks!
I know a knitter who will be very happy to hear that...!
@@T1DWanderer Cool! I've got a knitting project all queued up to pass the time on my upcoming trip to NOLA on the Crescent next month. With the spotty wifi, you have to bring alternate things to keep you busy. I'd love to make a pair of socks like that.
It’s a RIDICULOUS price from here San Diego to Pontiac Michigan leaving December 20th arriving the 23rd for one way of $7000 I am not lying sooo all these prices gets saying is so fucken ridiculous. Just cuz it’s around a holiday is stupid and he says in the video you pay for the room plus passenger no you just pay one price period they don’t break like that.
If you are nearing senior status or otherwise out of shape, the roommate is a terrible idea. You can’t get undressed or dressed without opening the door and standing halfway in the hall. If you have to get out in the middle of the night and want to put on your shoes to walk to the restroom you have to open the door to put on your shoes. I spent a miserable three nights aboard an Amtrak superliner roommate and would not recommend that to anybody that’s not extremely limber.🤨
Train travel seems expensive
It is outrageous wha they charge you , and you have to consider the added cost of the many meals not included. Plan on arriving at your destination hours or more late. I traveled once with Amtrak and it was beyond filthy , trash on floor in and outside of bathroom for 2 days . People smoking marijuana and cigarettes on Lower level .
Not really. When you compare it to driving, then think of gas, food, hotel accommodations, and the wear and tear to the vehicle, it's either about the same or less!
And you don't have to deal with the stress of the road.
Food and drinks are not "free," but simply included in your fare. You can be sure you are paying for them somehow.
Yes, I think "included" is a better word!
barbara vining
Wow,they really pump your videos full of YT ads
Think I could get away with smoking on here?
Without getting found out? I'd doubt it...!
@@T1DWanderer thanks. It’s a no go for me then. I smoke while I vacation.