I was called to complete the survey based on a CZ trip I took in Aug 06 from Omaha to Chicago. It's a relatively short "daylight trip", but I got a roomette anyway to keep my wife happy. She isn't very interested in train travel. My survey questions were tailored specifically for a Omaha to Chicago trip. I would have answered them differently for a longer trip, when a sleeper is more practical/useful.
Here is one of the questions asked about a future Omaha to Chicago trip on the CZ:
First, please consider the situation where the Basic Roomette fare was $172.60,
the Enhanced Roomette fare was $192.27,
the Enhanced Bedroom fare was $314.70,
and the Luxury Bedroom fare was $702.15.
Under those conditions, do you think you... would have traveled by Basic Roomette Class
would have traveled by Enhanced Roomette Class
would have traveled by Enhanced Bedroom Class
would have traveled by Luxury Bedroom Class
would NOT have taken Amtrak at all
Don't know/Not sure
Prefer not to answer
Basic Roomette=standard roomette, no meals included can eat in cafe/lounge car, attendant only for disabled/elderly
Enhannced Roomette= standard roomette with premium linens, Meals included in separate dining car with signature entrees on china-like dinnerware, in-room meal service by request, separate lounge car, welcome aboard reception with afternoon wine and cheese tasting, bedtime sweet and non-alcoholic nightcap, complimentary digEplayers, game library, route narrators on selected routes.
Enhanced Bedroom=standard bedroom 1 berth 1 bunk bed with premium linens, Meals included in separate dining car with signature entrees on china-like dinnerware, in-room meal service by request, separate lounge car, welcome aboard reception with afternoon wine and cheese tasting, bedtime sweet and non-alcoholic nightcap, complimentary digEplayers, game library, route narrators on selected routes.
Luxury Bedroom=2 berths with luxurious plush bedding, personalized room service with in-room meal service and breakfast in bed, separate dining car with gourmet mult-course meals on fine china, separate lounge car, welcome aboard champagne reception with afternoon wine and cheese tasting, bedtime sweet and non-alcoholic nightcap, expresso bar and full repertiore of wines and alcoholic beverages, compliementary digEplayers, game library, featured guest lecturers along entire route, culinary events, entertainers and activities for adults and children, sightseeing packages.
There were 6-7 similiar questions about the service choices with different price differences. It was interesting.