
lower vs. upper level roomette
#1
Posted 25 September 2012 - 04:34 PM
#2
Posted 25 September 2012 - 05:44 PM
located to the shower and bathrooms. If you have luggage, the racks are next to your
room. The lower level room have less traffic of other passengers.
#3
Posted 25 September 2012 - 05:47 PM
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#4
Posted 25 September 2012 - 05:51 PM
The only problems I see with the lower level roomettes are the boarding and detraining passenger noise, and the people going to and from the bathrooms during the night. Otherwise, it should be a fun trip.
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Edited by Amtrak Cajun, 25 September 2012 - 05:52 PM.
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#5
Posted 25 September 2012 - 06:57 PM
#6
Posted 25 September 2012 - 10:00 PM
As for scenery, I spend most time in the Sightseer Lounge. That way I can see out both sides of the train.
Anyway, good luck. Enjoy your trip!
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#7
Posted 25 September 2012 - 11:30 PM
Edited by Swadian Hardcore, 25 September 2012 - 11:31 PM.
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#8
Posted 26 September 2012 - 02:02 AM
The worst of the upper level is the upper berth on the upper level magnifies the swaying but only only noticed the sway on the Fargo-Minot and the Spokane-Pasco stages.
The only problem with the lower level roomettes is the viewpoint looking out the window is limited by being so low down.
If noise bothers you -- can't say much because I've never noticed that as a problem - consider what others say.
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#9
Posted 01 October 2012 - 01:06 PM
#10
Posted 01 October 2012 - 01:18 PM
Hmm...after reading these replies I've even more torn between whether or not it'll be a good experience! I will definitely appreciate the absence of foot traffic going between the cars, but I am worried about being right next to the bathroom and hearing people going in and out of the bathroom. Does anyone know where my room is in respect to the bathrooms? I am in Car 2901 - Room 12. I also enjoy views on the train a lot, so I am upset to hear that a lot of bushes and weeds will be in my way. Maybe this means I will have to hang out in the SSL to get the views I want. Also hadn't considered the noise made from people getting on/off the train at the stations in the middle of the night, hopefully it's not too audible. I do like how there will not be as much swaying on the lower level, and that a greater sense of speed is provided by being lower to the tracks. I'm taking the train next week so nothing left to do but wait and see! Thanks for the replies!
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#11
Posted 01 October 2012 - 01:52 PM
Keep in mind that a) there is a restroom upstairs, so people coming down will use it as a 2nd choice. Folks in the bedrooms have their own bathroom (and shower), so you're only dealing with a handful of roomette passengers.Hmm...after reading these replies I've even more torn between whether or not it'll be a good experience! I will definitely appreciate the absence of foot traffic going between the cars, but I am worried about being right next to the bathroom and hearing people going in and out of the bathroom. Does anyone know where my room is in respect to the bathrooms? I am in Car 2901 - Room 12. I also enjoy views on the train a lot, so I am upset to hear that a lot of bushes and weeds will be in my way. Maybe this means I will have to hang out in the SSL to get the views I want. Also hadn't considered the noise made from people getting on/off the train at the stations in the middle of the night, hopefully it's not too audible. I do like how there will not be as much swaying on the lower level, and that a greater sense of speed is provided by being lower to the tracks. I'm taking the train next week so nothing left to do but wait and see! Thanks for the replies!
I quite frankly don't understand why they don't have windows for the top bunk on the lower level of a Superliner. Oh well.
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#12
Posted 01 October 2012 - 04:52 PM
Check this post for a detailed summary of advantages/disadvantages of upper & lower roomettes:I used AGR points to get a roomette on the Capitol Limited from WAS to CHI. I found out the one I was given, and also the only one available, was a lower level roomette. I was not too pleased by this as I was hoping for an upper level because I assume the views are better. However, maybe the lower level ones are better for other reasons, I dunno. Can people give me the pros and cons of a lower level roomette vs an upper level one? For reference, I am in Car 2901 - Room 12. Thanks!
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#13
Posted 01 October 2012 - 10:17 PM
I'm looking forward to the trip, it's not often my schedule allows taking the train for business, but in this case it works out ok. (at least 1 way, going to fly back) OKC-FTW-CHI-KAL.
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#14
Posted 02 October 2012 - 08:20 AM
You know, come to think of it a lower roomette would be nice. For sightseeing, you would definitely want to be up on top for the grand vista views. There's a sightseeing lounge and diner for that. Gets you out of the room. For sleeping, so long as you're not over a bogey, it should be quite comfortable. I think I'd want to try that next time I get to get on a Superliner.I just booked a trip on the TE, and got roomette 12. I considered giving the lower level a shot, I've always been on the upper level, but decided to give them a call anyway. Got changed to room 9, which may, or may not be better, since it's at the end of the car by the doors....Maybe I'll get lucky and it will be the end door of the train. I guess we'll see. I wasn't too concerned about it either way, if 12 was all they had left, I would have stayed put, but I think I would prefer the upper. I don't think I would cancel or change plans, just because of a lower level room. As some have said, there are even some decided benefits to a lower.
I'm looking forward to the trip, it's not often my schedule allows taking the train for business, but in this case it works out ok. (at least 1 way, going to fly back) OKC-FTW-CHI-KAL.
I remember riding on double decker trains in Japan (coach only). Since they have exclusively high platforms there, if you sit on the lower level, you see a lot of feet when you come into a station...
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#15
Posted 02 October 2012 - 10:07 PM
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You know, come to think of it a lower roomette would be nice. For sightseeing, you would definitely want to be up on top for the grand vista views. There's a sightseeing lounge and diner for that. Gets you out of the room. For sleeping, so long as you're not over a bogey, it should be quite comfortable. I think I'd want to try that next time I get to get on a Superliner.1349147865[/url]' post='397141']
I just booked a trip on the TE, and got roomette 12. I considered giving the lower level a shot, I've always been on the upper level, but decided to give them a call anyway. Got changed to room 9, which may, or may not be better, since it's at the end of the car by the doors....Maybe I'll get lucky and it will be the end door of the train. I guess we'll see. I wasn't too concerned about it either way, if 12 was all they had left, I would have stayed put, but I think I would prefer the upper. I don't think I would cancel or change plans, just because of a lower level room. As some have said, there are even some decided benefits to a lower.
I'm looking forward to the trip, it's not often my schedule allows taking the train for business, but in this case it works out ok. (at least 1 way, going to fly back) OKC-FTW-CHI-KAL.
I remember riding on double decker trains in Japan (coach only). Since they have exclusively high platforms there, if you sit on the lower level, you see a lot of feet when you come into a station...
Yeah, I almost did it just to see the difference, but since I could change, I did. Here's to hoping I'm at the back of the car!
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