What is a roomette on Amtrak?

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.



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Amtrak's Sleeping Car (often called Sleeper Car) accommodations provide overnight travelers the choice of a roomette, bedroom, bedroom suite (two adjoining bedrooms) that can accommodate one to four people, and Accessible bedrooms. In a roomette, daytime seating converts to beds at night.

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The comfortable sleeping arrangements in the Amtrak are one of the most appealing reasons to choose a Roomette. The lower bed is wider and longer than a standard train seat, and it can comfortably accommodate one passenger. The upper bed is smaller but still spacious enough for a good night's sleep.

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There are sliding doors that you can close at any time, or leave the door open for easy access to the hallway. You can lock the door when you are inside the roomette, but you cannot lock it from the outside, so avoid leaving valuables in the roomette when you are not there.

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Roomettes (1 to 2 people) Two seats convert into one single bed and another bed folds down from above to form an upper bunk. You'll find roomettes in sleeper cars, or train cars that only contain sleeping accommodations. All sleeper cars have a shower room and bathroom.

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All customers in private rooms receive complimentary lounge access at major stations, priority boarding and complimentary meals onboard.

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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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For customers seeking both privacy and savings in First Class, Roomettes feature: 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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You'll find roomettes in sleeper cars, or train cars that only contain sleeping accommodations. All sleeper cars have a shower room and bathroom. Additionally, some of the single-level (Viewliner) trains, your roomette will have a sink and toilet.

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner with non-alchoholic beverages are included. Alcoholic beverages are not included, and anything obtained from the lounge car is also extra.

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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. Personal food and beverages are allowed in the upper level of Superliner Sightseer Lounges.

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Each passenger pays the basic rail (coach) fare and one single fare for the room upgrade. You should book for two and it'll show you the total price for both of you. Definitely make sure you like the other person, because you'll be cozy! Pay railfare once for each person, and pay once for the room like a hotel.

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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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Ten Amtrak roomette tips
  • No. 1: Good shoes. You'll want to make sure you have comfortable footwear during your stay. ...
  • No. 2: Pack lightly and intentionally. ...
  • No. 3: Snacks. ...
  • No. 4: A power strip. ...
  • No. 5: A blanket/pillow. ...
  • No. 6: Downloads. ...
  • No. 7: Layers of clothing. ...
  • No. 8: Cash.


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Roomette: Two overnight bags. Family Room: Two to three suitcases.

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Sleeper Car Layout This ensures that there is no need for coach passengers to walk through the sleeper car (coach passengers are not allowed in this area of the train). The upper level has one shared bathroom, 10 roomettes (#1-10) and five bedrooms (A-E) with private bathrooms that include showers.

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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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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.

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The reasons sleepers are expensive is simple: many more people want to take them than there are spots available.

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You may bring aboard your own private stock of alcoholic beverages subject to the following limitations: You may consume private stock alcoholic beverages only in Sleeping Car accommodations for which you have a valid ticket. You may not consume private stock alcoholic beverages in any public areas.

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