Does Amtrak roomette include towels?

For customers seeking both privacy and savings in First Class, Roomettes feature two comfortable seats by day transformed to upper and lower beds by night. Each room includes a big picture window, newly upgraded bedding, pillows, towels and linens and access to a restroom and shower in your car.



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  • Two reclining seats which convert to a bed and an upper bunk that folds down.
  • All dinning car meals included for roomette occupants.
  • Personal room attendant – turn down, coffee and bedding.
  • Reading lights.
  • Climate control.
  • Garment rack.
  • Fresh towels and bed linens.
  • Bottles of water.


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Just like a hotel, Amtrak provides shampoo, soap and bottled water in all rooms. Pro Tip: The best part about traveling by train? No liquids restrictions! Make sure you don't leave home without bringing the necessities!

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Two comfortable seats by day transformed into upper and lower beds by night. Newly upgraded bedding, pillows, towels and linens. Access to a restroom and shower in your car.

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Sleeping car passengers are also entitled to a range of hotel-like amenities, including fresh linen and towel service and complimentary bottled water. In addition, as Sleeper Service passengers, you and your companions enjoy access during your voyage to Amtrak Metropolitan Lounges located at select stations.

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All your meals are included You can enjoy good food, drinks, with a window seat to view incredible scenery. In addition to our regular menu items, kids can get all their favorites onboard. All food onboard is handled with the utmost care for your health and safety.

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Roomette: Two overnight bags. Family Room: Two to three suitcases. Bedroom: Two suitcases. Accessible Bedroom: Two suitcases and a wheelchair.

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General Guidelines: Tipping is NOT required, but is considered correct for the service crew personnel on the train. Recommendations: Snack bar attendant: roughly 10%. Dining car: 15% of menu prices (sleeping car passengers may want to note this when ordering their meals).

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Think of it as a hotel room on the tracks Most importantly, roomettes give you the privacy and social distancing that keep you safe and healthy. Close the door, take off your mask, and enjoy the view!

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Here's what I always pack for every overnight Amtrak trip.
  1. Pack Extra Tops or Shirts. ...
  2. Wear Comfy Train Pants. ...
  3. Buy a Ditty Bag and What to Put in it. ...
  4. Bring Shower or Relaxing Shoes. ...
  5. Spend a Couple of Minutes Cleaning Your Space. ...
  6. Take a Shower. ...
  7. Choose Your Train Shoes. ...
  8. Pack Some Snacks and Beverages.


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Ten Tips for Sleeping Overnight in Coach
  1. Choose Your Seat Wisely. Your journey begins by choosing the right seat for sleep. ...
  2. Bring a Neck Pillow. ...
  3. Wear Comfortable Clothing (& Shoes) ...
  4. Pack Earplugs and Eye Mask. ...
  5. Bring a Blanket. ...
  6. Travel with a Friend. ...
  7. Bring Your Own Snacks and Water. ...
  8. Adjust Your Seat.


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An Amtrak tip that I mentioned earlier, if you're traveling solo in a roomette, you can bring your carry-on luggage in the sleeping room with you. With the top bunk empty, you can stow your smaller bags and carry-ons “upstairs” on the upper bunk or the hard-to-reach shelf.

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Sleeping car passengers are furnished with a full set of blankets and pillows, so don't need to worry about it.

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In almost all cases, Amtrak seats are not assigned. The exception is Acela Express route seats and business class seating on the Northeast Regional, Carolinian, Palmetto, and Vermonter. Otherwise, Amtrak has a first-come, first-serve seating policy for coach seats.

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Bring a Travel Pillow and Blanket While Amtrak does provide bedding in the Sleeping car rooms, you may wish to have your own pillow and an extra blanket for warmth. You may also ask your Sleeping car attendant for an additional blanket when they come to turn down your bed for a cozier night's sleep.

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Here are 10 tips for overnight sleeping in Coach.
  1. Choose Your Seat Wisely. Your journey begins by choosing the right seat for sleep. ...
  2. Bring a Neck Pillow. ...
  3. Wear Comfortable Clothing (& Shoes) ...
  4. Pack Earplugs and Eye Mask. ...
  5. Bring a Blanket. ...
  6. Travel with a Friend. ...
  7. Bring Your Own Snacks and Water. ...
  8. Adjust Your Seat.


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You may bring your own food and beverages onboard for consumption at your seat or private Sleeping Car accommodations. However, you can only consume food and beverages purchased in Dining and Lounge Cars in those cars.

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You only get one outlet in a roomette compartment, so you'll need to switch between charging multiple items. Depending on the car, your outlet may be recessed so make sure your power strip has a straight wall plug, not a flat plug.

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If you're traveling in coach on some of Amtrak's long-distance train services, you'll now have the opportunity to use the dining car onboard. Coach passengers will now be able to enjoy full-fledged meals for an additional cost in the dining car, which was a beloved service removed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Flexible dining A wide selection of wine, beer, and spirits (the first one is on us), plus unlimited soft drinks throughout the journey. Complimentary room service provided by the Sleeping Car attendant.

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Why is Amtrak sleeper car so expensive? Heavy demand for private rooms on many routes has prompted Amtrak to charge the highest fares that passengers will pay.

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