I will be taking the Zephyr from Emeryville to Chicago this July. Will the deluxe bedroom comfortably accomodate and sleep 3 adults? Or are the bunks designed to only accomodate 2 adults. Thank you.
Posted by reggierail (Member # 26) on :
The rooms are capable of sleeping 3 adults, 2 on the lower level & 1 in the upper. The lower berth is about as wide as a double bed, but only one side is open. The person sleeping against the wall would have to climb over the other person to get up during the night. Reggie
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Posted by Gilbert B Norman (Member # 1541) on :
Concur with Mr. "reggierail" Atwell; however why not, if possible, pick up a Standard for presumably your adolescent child and have some real comfort on the trip?
The "troopship" sleeping conditions will simply detract from the enjoyment of your trip, and the extra $350 for the Standard will add far more to the travel experience than you ever paid for it.
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Posted by CK (Member # 589) on :
I thought only 2 adults & a small child were the maximum allowed in a deluxe room. However, the internet allows you to book as many as 4 adults into a deluxe room. Sleeping on the upper bunk would require 2 very, very, very thin people. Has anyone actually seen 4 adults in a deluxe room on a overnight trip ? My wife & I took the CZ from EMY to CHI in a deluxe room last month. It's a great trip. Have fun!
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Posted by reggierail (Member # 26) on :
Not sure about what the web site will allow you to book. The travel planner states superior comfort for 2 passengers. Amtrak tariffs allow up to 3 adults or children to be booked in a deluxe room. exceptions can be made & space limitations would be noted in the record. I would book 2 adults & 2 small children in a deluxe room although it would be cheaper & more comfortable to book the family room. 4 people in a deluxe would only allow meals for 3 people whereas the family bedroom would allow meals for all 4 people at a lower price. You would not have a shower or bathroom in your room, but both would be right down the hall. I never use the shower in the deluxe anyway, I prefer the larger common shower. Reggie
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Posted by CK (Member # 589) on :
Although the reservation internet site does seem to indicate 4 adults can be booked into 1 deluxe room, the travel planner (pg 69) reads, "some deluxe bedrooms can be combined for a deluxe suite accomodating 4 people".