Amtrak's New Deal: Buy a Roomette, Bring a Companion Free

Image: PHOTO: A private Roomette on board Amtrak. (photo via Amtrak Vacations)
Image: PHOTO: A private Roomette on board Amtrak. (photo via Amtrak Vacations)
Lacey Pfalz
by Lacey Pfalz
Last updated: 5:09 PM ET, Tue August 11, 2020

Amtrak announced that between August 11-15, 2020 you can add another person free when you buy a Roomette for travel between August 14 through September 30, 2020.

"In addition to all the safety precautions we are taking to make rail travel safe, Roomettes offer a one-of-a-kind way to reach your destination in comfort, space and privacy.

During this time, more customers are selecting our private rooms and we are pleased that this promotion makes it easier for more people to try these unique accommodations for the first time," said Roger Harris, Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer at Amtrak.

Located in the Sleeping Car, a Roomette features two seats that convert into upper and lower berths at night, giving travelers a sense of privacy and comfort when traveling overnight. Each Roomette has bathroom access, towels and linens and a picture window to watch the world go by.

Each Sleeping Car has an attendant who helps with turndown service and luggage, in addition to assisting with meals. All travelers in private rooms receive complimentary meals onboard, along with priority boarding and private lounge access.

Roomettes are available on the California Zephyr, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, City of New Orleans, Coast Starlight, Crescent, Empire Builder, Lake Shore Limited, Silver Service, Southwest Chief, Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle.


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Lacey Pfalz

Lacey Pfalz

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Lacey Pfalz is Associate Editor at TravelPulse. She's a passionate advocate of responsible travel and believes the best travel experiences happen outside of a planned itinerary. Lacey currently lives in rural Wisconsin. She can be reached at [email protected].

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