Roomette. 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.

An Amtrak Roomette is an entry-level private sleeping accommodation that offers a significant upgrade in comfort over a standard coach seat. In 2026, a Roomette provides two comfortable seats that face each other during the day and "convert" into a set of upper and lower bunks at night. The most valuable perk is that all meals are included in the price of your ticket; you receive full dining car service (on western routes) or "flexible dining" (on eastern routes), plus complimentary water and snacks. You also gain access to a dedicated First Class attendant who handles your luggage and prepares your beds. While Roomettes are compact and use shared restrooms/showers down the hall (on Superliner cars) or have a small in-room sink/toilet (on Viewliner cars), they also grant you priority boarding and access to Amtrak Metropolitan Lounges at major stations like Chicago Union or NY Penn. It is the most cost-effective way to get a bed, privacy, and full-service dining on a long-distance train journey.