Ultimate Guide To Amtrak Roomette Tips Tricks Pros And Cons

About this Video

• Video Title: Ultimate Guide To Amtrak Roomette Tips Tricks Pros And Cons
• Channel: Grounded Life Travel
• Speakers: Rob, Ally
• Duration: 00:30:47

Introduction

This video provides a comprehensive guide to Amtrak roomettes, comparing different types and outlining their pros and cons. The speakers, a couple, offer a detailed tour of various roomettes, highlighting features and suggesting which type of roomette is best for different travelers.

Key Takeaways

• Roomette Types: Amtrak offers different sleeper train types (Viewliner and Superliner) with varying roomette configurations. Viewliner roomettes come in two versions: one with an in-room toilet and sink, and one without. Superliner roomettes have a more basic design without an in-room toilet.
• Viewliner Advantages: Viewliner roomettes generally offer more space and headroom, particularly in the upper berth. They also often include a window in the upper berth and easier-to-use steps.
• Superliner Disadvantages: Superliner roomettes are smaller and more cramped, especially the upper berth, which lacks a window.
• Toilet Considerations: The presence of an in-room toilet in some Viewliner roomettes is a significant factor, offering convenience but also potentially impacting privacy and raising hygiene concerns.
• Value for Money: Roomettes are generally considered the most affordable sleeper option and offer many of the same amenities as more expensive options. Booking two roomettes across from each other can offer increased space and sleeping comfort.