Superliner Bedrooms: Enough Room For Luggage?

is there room for luggage in a superliner bedroom

Amtrak's Superliner bedrooms are quite a bit bigger than a roomette, but they are still pretty tight on space. There is a long upholstered sofa-type seat and a chair in each bedroom, plus a wash basin and a phone booth-sized lavatory which doubles as a shower. The large seat flattens out into a bed which accommodates two adults. There is also an upper berth, which is similar to the one in the roomette. If you are travelling with a lot of luggage, it is recommended to store your suitcases in the racks located on the lower level of each sleeping car and take only the bare essentials to your room. However, if you are travelling in a pair, you can bring one or even two small suitcases into the bedroom.

Characteristics Values
Number of bedrooms in an Amtrak Superliner sleeping car 5 standard bedrooms, 1 family bedroom, 1 accessible bedroom
Location of bedrooms in an Amtrak Superliner sleeping car All standard bedrooms on upper level, family and accessible bedrooms on lower level
Size of Superliner bedrooms Quite a bit bigger than a roomette
Features of Superliner bedrooms Upholstered sofa-type seat, chair, wash basin, phone booth-sized lavatory/shower, overhead rack, under-seat storage
Suitability for luggage storage Limited floor space, luggage rack available on lower level

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Suitcase storage in the bedroom

If you are travelling in a Superliner Bedroom, there are a few options for storing your suitcases. Firstly, it is recommended that you store your luggage in the racks located on the lower level of each sleeping car and take only the bare essentials to your room. If you are travelling as a couple in a Superliner Bedroom, you can bring one or even two small suitcases into the room. There will be limited space, and you will have to move them around when you need to access different areas of the room. If you are travelling alone, you could store a small suitcase on the step on the room wall, which is usually used by whoever climbs into the upper berth. The Superliner Bedrooms have less room than the Viewliner Bedrooms, which have a large area over the bathroom for luggage. If you are travelling in a Superliner Roomette, it is even more difficult to store luggage, but it is still possible if you are travelling light.

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Luggage room

If you're travelling in a Superliner bedroom, there are a few options for luggage storage. Firstly, Amtrak advises that you store your luggage in the racks located on the lower level of each sleeping car and take only the essentials to your room. This is a good idea if you're travelling with several suitcases or a particularly large piece of luggage. If you're in one of the five big bedrooms, you can bring one or even two small suitcases into the room, but you will have to move them around to make space. If there are two of you in a roomette, it is still possible, but you'll both need to pack light and live out of one small suitcase. There is a step on the roomette wall that can be used as a shelf for a small suitcase. If you're travelling with a companion, you could consider getting two roomettes across the corridor from each other, which will give you more space and privacy.

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Carry-on allowance

Amtrak allows each passenger to carry two pieces of luggage: one carry-on suitcase and one personal item, such as a handbag or a laptop. However, storing all this luggage in a Superliner bedroom can be challenging. The bedrooms are bigger than roomettes but still quite tight for space, especially when the beds are folded out.

If you're travelling as a couple, you can bring one or even two small suitcases into the Superliner bedroom. You will have to move them around and navigate carefully, but it's manageable. The situation is more difficult if there are two passengers in a roomette, but it's still possible if both individuals can pack lightly and bring only one small suitcase each.

To maximise space, you can utilise various storage areas within the Superliner bedroom. There's a step on the roomette wall, which, when not in use for climbing up to the upper berth, can serve as a shelf for a small suitcase. Additionally, there's a narrow closet area in the room for hanging coats and a small change of clothes.

If you're travelling with multiple large suitcases, it's recommended to store them in the designated luggage racks on the lower level of each sleeping car. This area is easily accessible, and you can take a small bag with your essential items to your bedroom.

For added convenience, some travellers suggest checking in their larger luggage, especially if the departure and arrival stations offer baggage services. This way, you can take a more spacious overnight bag to your bedroom for the entire trip.

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Bedroom A vs other bedrooms

Bedroom A is the first of five standard bedrooms in an Amtrak Superliner sleeping car, all on the upper level. It has a solid wall between it and Bedroom B, while the other four bedrooms have removable partitions. This means that conversations in Bedrooms B, C, D, and E can be overheard by the neighbouring room, whereas Bedroom A offers more privacy. However, Bedroom A is slightly smaller than the other bedrooms, with a little less floor space, and has a smaller bathroom.

Bedroom A is configured differently, which limits the floor space around the standalone chair and doesn’t offer a mirror. There’s also less room to store baggage. Some travellers have described Bedroom A as feeling "claustrophobic". However, the benefit of the bedroom over the roomette is the private bathroom, which is especially valuable during the COVID pandemic.

If you are travelling as a couple, some consider it a better alternative to book two roomettes across the corridor from each other. This way, you will have privacy, a view out of both sides of the train, and neither of you will have to climb up to the upper berth. However, you will not have an en-suite toilet.

If you are travelling alone, a roomette might be a better option, as the bedrooms are larger and there is an en-suite combination lavatory/shower.

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Roomette vs bedroom

If you're looking for a little more space on your journey, a bedroom is a good option. Bedrooms are 6'6" x 7'6" and can accommodate two adults, with the option of a third, and one to two suitcases. Bedrooms also have an in-room toilet, shower, and a sofa that converts into a bed. The sofa and chair in the bedroom can be transformed into upper and lower beds. The bedroom also has a three-mirror vanity.

If you're travelling solo or as a couple, a roomette might be a better option. Roomette dimensions are 3'6" x 6'6" and can fit two adults. They have two reclining seats that convert into a bed, and an upper bunk that folds down. There is also a fold-down table. The roomette also includes a toilet, although this is behind a side table that swings open, rather than in a separate room.

If you opt for a bedroom, you will have a dedicated first-class attendant, and complimentary lounge access. All meals are included for occupants of both roomettes and bedrooms.

If you're travelling as a couple, some suggest booking two roomettes across the corridor from each other. This way, you'll have privacy, a view from both sides of the train, and you won't need to climb into the upper berth.

If you're travelling with a lot of luggage, a bedroom might be the better option, as there is more room for bags. However, if you don't want to pay extra for a bedroom, you can store your luggage on the rack on the bottom floor of the car.

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Frequently asked questions

Two medium suitcases and two carry-ons can be stored in a Superliner bedroom. One suitcase can be placed on the chair and one under it if they are not too big. One carry-on can be placed on a space above the chair and another in front of the chair.

There is a luggage storage space in the boarding vestibule area on the lower level opposite the stairs.

Yes, you will have access to your luggage during the trip if you store it outside the Superliner bedroom in the luggage storage area.

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