Amtrak Train Empire Builder Roomette/Sleeper room Tour and Review

On a recent trip on an amtrak train, I stayed in a roomette sleeper on the trip from whitefish montana to chicago illinois, and thought I would do a review of the room for folks. The sleeper room is actually nice though quite small. The empire builder was actually a pretty decent train to ride on. Got a great view of the glacier national park so that was nice. You can also get a family room if you have more people traveling with you or you need more space. Each car has a service attendant who is there to serve you during your trip which is really nice. When you get a sleeper, your meals are included in the price. I also traveled on the city of new orleans and the sleepers were basically the same on that train.

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[jcho0222]

Hello there, how are you? I plan on taking the Empire Builder from Chicago to Seattle on a Superliner Rommette. This is my very first time on this route (I am a Northeast Corridor traveler) and I am absolutely looking forward to it! I love America! How is the food and attendant service? One fact I know already is the service on the Empire Builder has to be better than on an airplane. I'd love to hear your response!

[scutter4christ]

@jcho0222 I cant speak for anyone else, but I had a great experience. The attendant I had was fantastic and the food is pretty good too. 

[Michael55443]

Is this room big enough for a large guy? I'm talking 350lbs, 6'4".

[scutter4christ]

@Michael55443 Yes, I am that size and it worked fine for me.

[ElasticViper]

Thanks taking the coast starlight next year and this really helps. Just curious do you have to pay for each person sleeping in the sleeper?

[scutter4christ]

@ElasticViper Each person will have to buy their own train ticket but you only pay one flat price per room.

[wwnnn16]

This is the exact same room I had when I traveled from California to Memphis, TN.. I loved my lil room lol!!

[tuxyboo]

Nice, very quiet train. One day if i ever get enough funds i wanna try the chicago-new orleans run.

[BenAliGtor]

I've only ridden the Family Bedroom and the Bedroom (formerly, "Deluxe Bedroom) with the en suite bathroom and shower. But anything is better than riding in coach with the riff raff.

[Ianandsyd]

Thank you for the vid mate ! Very informative ! I am travelling from NYC to New Orleans Century Viewliner in January ! Cant wait now after viewing your vid ! Cheers !