![]() Earlier this summer, the new, premium menu debuted in Amtrak’s Acela First Class by award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr. With large windows, white tablecloths, flowers on the tables and all the condiments you’d ever need, it was the highlight of the trip. This dining service wasn’t available previously-it’s part of a new relaunch of traditional dining for Amtrak’s First Class private room customers aboard the Silver Meteor and Silver Star. The train’s dining car is actually lovely. But it was there for me and stocked with clean Amtrak towels and soap. In fact, I continuously needed to brace myself in my flip-flops as the train moved and grooved over the tracks. Yes, I got naked on an Amtrak train and took a shower going 100-plus mph. I refused to use the in-room toilet because ick, but I did end up taking a shower in the shower room next to the public bathroom. That being said, seeing how Amtrak has crammed all the necessities into one roomette was entertaining and impressive.Ī post shared by Shaye Weaver my trip south, I worked all day (with somewhat spotty WiFi) in my private cubicle-bedroom-bathroom, taking lunch and dinner (a decent Monte Cristo Grilled Sandwich and a tasty Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, respectively) in the dining car and making a Tiktok in the top bunk before hitting the hay (and not getting much sleep thanks to the bouncing). For two, it begins to get cramped, especially when it’s bedtime and your stuff is everywhere. The roomette for one is comfortable and luxurious even. Another bed pulled down from above to form an upper bunk, which is where I ended up sleeping. ![]() My roomette, which was less than 4 feet wide, had a sliding door for privacy, a fold-out table, storage, its own fold-out sink (some older room models even have a toilet), as well as two comfy seats that converted into a single bed. ![]() Let’s get the cons out of the way: It’s obviously a much longer journey and it’s on the pricier side comparatively to a flight right now-you can find one-way plane tickets right now for $100 or less but a roomette can cost a few hundred dollars or more.īut it turns out, you can take an Amtrak train from New York to Florida if you want to-and it’s not so bad! In fact, it is unforgettable. I didn’t have to drive, worry about what to eat or find lodging on the way down because Amtrak takes care of all of that on its long-distance routes. To try it out, Amtrak offered me a ticket and roomette, which included complimentary meals. I might be, but someone has to try these things out! And as someone who revels in the chance to try new things and see new places, this was an immediate “yes.” RECOMMENDED: I took the new, 8-hour Amtrak train to Burlington, Vermont. It was the longest I had ever continuously traveled: 1,000 miles. I was aboard Amtrak’s Silver Star, a long-distance train that I boarded in New York City and took 22 hours to Orlando, Florida. They publish each Wednesday so you’re hearing from us each week.Ī “quick dinner” has been redefined for me-my dinner on Thursday night was served at 100 mph. “Let Me Tell You” is a series of columns from our expert editors about NYC living, including the best things to do, where to eat and drink, and what to see at the theater.
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