Anyone have any experiences with the roomettes?
Been on the Auto train before but first time in a roomette.
Thanks
Anyone have any experiences with the roomettes?
Been on the Auto train before but first time in a roomette.
Thanks
We've done roomettes the last three or so trips and a bedroom one time. What info are you looking for? Just our experience, we prefer it to coach because it is quieter at night (less people and walking through), the beds are somewhat narrow and DH always take the top bunk. Once the beds are down, there's not a lot of storage space so we pack very light (weekend lesportsac, DH's backpack for his electronics, my laptop bag and a purse). The mattresses are fairly thin, some people bring pillows and foam toppers but that's overdoing it for us. The pillows aren't great, but you get two so I use both. This upcoming trip in Oct/Nov we're in a bedroom going and a roomette returning. Returning isn't as big of a deal because we live 45 min from Lorton so if we don't sleep much we don't have far to go to get home. That said, a roomette is still better than coach for us as it's just the two of us going. Any specific questions? I'll be checking here later but I'm at work right now so I won't be on for a while.
Thanks for your responses!!
Do they provide water and coffee in the sleeper car?
Also do you tip the attendant?
Glad to hear it is quitter than coach one of the main reasons we booked the roomette.
Thanks for your responses!!
Do they provide water and coffee in the sleeper car?
Also do you tip the attendant?
Glad to hear it is quitter than coach one of the main reasons we booked the roomette.
2 weeks till we are back on board the AT for our 12th annual WDW vacation. We have traveled in all types of accomadations over the years. We have also traveled with children as young as 13 months old all the way through teenagers. We are excited to be riding . We consider the AT not just a mode of transportation but part of our vacation. I'd be happy to answer an questions you may have about the AT.
Yes, there are bottles of water in each room and a dispenser with cups and there is coffee available the entire trip in each sleeper car, as well as hot water, tea bags and hot chocolate mix. There is also coffee and water in the lounge car. Yes, we always tip the attendant.
Anyone have any experiences with the roomettes?
Been on the Auto train before but first time in a roomette.
Thanks
Yes, we usually check in at the AT, but not the car yet. There is a Plaza super close down the street. There is a sports restaurant, typical to 99s, applebees, etc with sports tvs all over. We eat lunch, then go in the grocery store for snacks for train.We're taking the AT for the first time in less than 3 weeks. We are driving from NJ and I want to leave plenty of time to get there. Is there a place to stop for lunch close by the station in Lorton?
We're taking the AT for the first time in less than 3 weeks. We are driving from NJ and I want to leave plenty of time to get there. Is there a place to stop for lunch close by the station in Lorton?
Yes, we usually check in at the AT, but not the car yet. There is a Plaza super close down the street. There is a sports restaurant, typical to 99s, applebees, etc with sports tvs all over. We eat lunch, then go in the grocery store for snacks for train.
You can check in as early as 8:30am once the station is open. Just drive by the entrance booth, stay left and park in one of the marked spaces. Then go in to the ticket counter to check in and reserve your dining time. Then you can go back to your car and return around 1:30pm or so.
Like the previous poster mentiioned, there is a small strip mall as you pull out of the station and make a left then a quick right. The restaurant is like a Fridays/Chili's type of place called Glory Days. There are video games for the kids as well. You can also go to the supermarket next door and grab some last minute snacks etc for the ride.
Instead of turning right in to the strip mall you can go a little further and make the right at the next light. About 200 yards there will be another light. Turn left and there is another strip mall with a Ihop restaurant and other stores.
Alternatively, get back on 95 south and go one exit. There is a massive shopping mall there (although I feel a little uncomfortable leaving my car parked with everything in it).
This is terrific information and will come in handy if we do this next year. Thanks so much for the tip about checking yourself in, but not your car right away. Never thought of that.