I had a few questions concerning the Amtrak Sleeping Cars. My Grandparents and I are planning a Round Trip on the Coast Starlight from San Luis Obispo to Seattle. My question is:
1. Will we all be able to sleep in one deluxe sleeping room, or will we need two rooms, which are then combined to make a suite?
Two rooms is really expensive and I would like to be able to only get one room, but I dont know if that will work out.
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Two bedrooms can be combined but, again, you would double the expense.
You might consider booking the bedroom for your grandparents and you taking a coach seat. Since the bedroom is sold for three people I think you might be able to use it during the daytime and also get the three meals that are included. Others here might have more information or ideas.
Frank in dark SBA
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Plenty of room during the day but if they are average sized folks it'll be "cozy" at night. Some people find the upper berths in general to be a bit claustrophobic. I'm 6'2", 190lbs and am not comfortable up there.
Frank in Sunny, Warm SBA
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Hi everyone. Thanks for all the responses. If we were to get two Superliner Roomettes, where are the restrooms and showers located in the car and how many are there?
When I travel ($1650 during '04, $900 YTD '05) I ask for Roomettes 11-14 in a Superliner, which themselves are "down below' and automatically "center car". All you need do is look out the door to see if the shower is occupied.
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Each Bedroom (formerly Deluxe Bedroom) has it's own shower. They are all on the upper level. There is a large shower/changing room for general use (even some Bedroom occupants prefer it) on the lower level and, I believe, three, toilet/sink units (think of an airplane lav). The Handicapped Room (Room H) on the lower level has its own toilet and sink but no shower. There is also a toilet/sink on the upper level at the top of the stairs that is generally used by those in roomettes (formery Standard or Economy Bedrooms) on that level.
I hope this all helps. You've picked one of my favorite Amtrak trains although on my last two trips I had the misfortune of being in cars that lost their water pressure for most of the trip. We used the toilets, shower, etc. in the next car. My attendant moved me into an unoccupied Bedroom from a Roomette for the remainder of the trip. Still no water but I appreciated the extra room.
Frank in windy SBA
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In reference to the above statement regarding getting three meals in deluxe bedroom, that is not always true. According to the "Rules" for the dining car LSA, they are to verify either by train manifest, and/or ticket receipt how many people (who) are occupying a sleeper room and only ticketed passengers are entitled to free meals. How closely this is enforced from train to train may vary, but I know Amtrak is stepping up efforts to ensure all accounting "rules" are followed by the LSA in both the diner and lounge cars.
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