Recently I've gone through PDX fairly often because I like to take the Empire Builder and they always ask who wants their luggage put into their room. I admit I was pretty surprised the first time it happened. I guess the person handling it isn't a redcap but is someone from the lounge luggage storage area but anyway he always takes everything you want. Of course it's easy since the train originates there.
Wait, so saying I had never heard of something before is harsh? I did not claim it has never happened, just that I had never heard of it.
Tone is tough to discern. The leading question sounded pretty incredulous. It didn't come across quite how you intended.
It was mentioned on this forum that the baggage check room was to be eliminated in the new Metropolitan lounge and replaced with an unsecured baggage area. This appears to be a true statement. It was also mentioned by someone that optional Redcap service will be offered at the met lounge to deliver your carry on luggage to the sleeper on your departing train. I am just trying to confirm whether or not this statement (not my own) has any validity. I have often seen Redcaps helping passengers carry luggage to and from their trains so a Redcap station at the new Metropolitan lounge doesn't seem all that odd to me. When the lounge is opened perhaps some forum member will report on all of the services there. We won't be there until Aug for our Card/CZ trip and would like to plan ahead.
It looks SO GOOD!
It looks like an actual, first class lounge in an actual, historic train station.
Yes.
Looks great! Thanks for sharing Steve! I too look forward to seeing and using the New Lounge next time I'm in the Windy City!
