I spent $1,000 for a 30-hour Amtrak ride in a private bedroom. Take a look inside the 45-square-foot space with its own bathroom.

Joey HaddenApr 4, 2024, 21:22 IST

Insider's reporter spent 30 hours in an Amtrak bedroom while traveling from Miami to New York.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

I spent 30 hours in a sleeper car on an Amtrak train traveling from Miami to New York City in 2021.
For $1,000, I booked a bedroom, which is about the size of a king-size bed with a full bathroom.

In October 2021, I spent 30 hours on an Amtrak train traveling from Miami to NYC. Since it was an overnight trip, I booked a bedroom accommodation for $1,000.

The bedroom was about 45 square feet, and I thought it made great use of a small space by packing in amenities without sacrificing room to stretch out and move my body for the long ride.

Follow me into the overnight train accommodation for a peek at every detail of this tiny, moving hotel room.

For 45 square feet, the Amtrak bedroom felt spacious.

The author relaxes during a 30-hour train ride home.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

Between seats, a table with folded leaves pulled out from the wall.

The author's laptop rests on the table.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

To the left of the sofa in my room was a sink underneath a mirror with a handful of small towels next to it.

Beneath the sink was storage for tissues and trash.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

There was also a private bathroom inside the bedroom with a door, shower, and toilet.

The bathroom door is open (R) and closed (L).Joey Hadden/Business Insider

Next to the seating area was a small closet with three hangers.

The closet is open (R) and closed (L).Joey Hadden/Business Insider

Other features I noticed included temperature controls and a button to call an attendant, who was always prompt and nice.

Controls for bedroom guests.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

When it was time to sleep, the sofa folded out into a bed on the bottom level, and another bunk-style bed came down from the ceiling.

The author lies on the bottom bunk when it's time for bed.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

My ticket came with meals ordered from a separate menu for passengers staying in a bedroom.

The author and her favorite meal.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

The bedroom is ideal for overnight travelers since it packs many amenities into a small space while providing enough room to stretch out.

The author plays video games on the train home to New York.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

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