Amtrak Viewliner Roomette Review and Photos

Inside the enclosed space with a sliding door, I found two seats, a table, and a bed above the seats that pulled down. The seats also pulled out into a bed.

I thought this was a big step up from sitting in coach, where you get one train seat and sit with other passengers.

Across from the window was a sliding door that locked and curtains for privacy.

The table also had two foldout leaves for more counter space. This feature came in handy to work on my laptop.

With no privacy curtain around the toilet, I was grateful to be a solo traveler.

For that portion, I used a shared bathroom at the back of the sleeper car.

I was also surprised to be able to control the temperature inside my roomette with a dial and air conditioning vents. I kept it cool, about 66 degrees Fahrenheit.

For dinner, I had braised short ribs, mashed potatoes, and a hard roll. While I didn’t love the meal as it came, I made a little sandwich out of the ingredients, which tasted better to me.

I decided to try sleeping on the top bed. I thought the available blankets wrapped in plastic were surprisingly soft and comfortable.

While I found the train movement through the night a little unsettling, I appreciated the dim, blue light on the wall next to me. It was my favorite feature of the roomette because it reminded me of my colorful night light at home.

Looking out the window reminded me I was going somewhere exciting, and I thought it was a welcome distraction from the tight quarters.

After 30 hours in a roomette, I would book the accommodation again. But for those looking for more room to stretch out, I recommend the Amtrak bedroom.