I spent $500 to have my own room on a 30-hour Amtrak ride. Take a look inside the 20-square-foot private cabin.
I booked Amtrak's private roomette on an overnight train from NYC to Miami. It packed a lot into 20 square feet, with two seats and two beds.
A Business Insider reporter spent $500 for a private Amtrak roomette cabin on a 30-hour trip from New York to Miami. This 20-square-foot train cabin served as the reporter's home for the duration of the journey. The author, who had previously spent 200 hours on overnight trains in the US and Europe, had never encountered such a confined space before.
The 22.75-square-foot cabin contained two beds, a toilet, and basic amenities, clever storage making it appear like a tiny hotel room. The cabin included two seats that could pull out into beds, a table, and a folding bed above the seats. The author appreciated the clever storage features and the privacy provided by the sliding door with blinds and curtains.
The roomette had limited availability, forcing the author to switch to a roomette without a toilet partway through the trip. The train had limited lighting options and temperature control, with the author keeping it cool at around 66 degrees Fahrenheit. The author ate meals in the dining car, enjoying a meal of braised short ribs, mashed potatoes, and a hard roll for dinner.
After dinner, the author opted for the top bunk, finding it cozy and preferable for viewing the morning landscape through the window. Despite the cramped quarters, the author would book the accommodation again, but recommends the Amtrak bedroom for those needing more room.
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