How to Use roomette in a Sentence
roomette
noun-
Fares in a roomette for that leg are just $126 each for a pair of travelers.
— Meredith Carey, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2021 -
Each roomette includes meals along with a bathroom and shower that is shared with the rest of the cabins in the car.
— Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2020 -
The applies to coach seats as well as pricier roomettes and bedrooms.
— Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2020 -
Booking a private roomette is the way to go amid the pandemic.
— Ali Wunderman, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2020 -
Amtrak markets the roomette as just enough space for two people to stretch out and sleep.
— Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2020 -
For longer trips like these (40-plus hours), make sure to book a bedroom or roomette for comfort.
— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2023 -
For example, my roomette fare from Davis to D.C.. was $1,000, but that did include all meals along the way.
— Barry D. Wood, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2018 -
One guest pays the full adult fare for the bedroom, family room or roomette, and the companion rides and sleeps free.
— Washington Post, 7 June 2019 -
My roomette was cramped, and the air conditioning didn’t work — and temperatures were in the 80s.
— Terry Gardner, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2020 -
You'll also be required to wear a mask in stations and on the train—though booking a roomette gives you the freedom to remove the mask while inside your room.
— Meredith Carey, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2020 -
Likewise, upgrading to a roomette or a bedroom on a cross-country journey would be well worth the extra fare to have space to sleep and stretch out.
— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Feb. 2023 -
These prices aren't much more than a round-trip economy flight for the same journey, except roomettes are much more comfortable.
— Bridget Hallinan, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 June 2018 -
In our roomette, two comfortably sized chairs faced each other between a sliding-glass door on one side and a large window on the other.
— Erika Mailman, Washington Post, 23 June 2022 -
Amtrak has a solution to social distancing on its trains: Get a roomette.
— Curtis Tate, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2020 -
Through July 17, Amtrak is offering buy one, get one free ticket for a roomette, the company shared with Travel + Leisure.
— Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2020 -
As far as amenities go, some roomettes have a toilet inside, while all bedrooms have toilets and showers included.
— Meredith Carey, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2019 -
Passengers in roomettes and bedrooms, considered premium riders, will have the choice to have meals delivered to their rooms.
— Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2019 -
Travelers who have splurged for a roomette will sleep laying down in a snug compartment with facilities, including a shower, close by.
— Barry D. Wood, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2018 -
The previous evening’s dinner had been satisfactory and more than ample: a land-and-sea combo of flatiron steak and crab cake: $39 for coach passengers but included in my roomette fare.
— Karl Zimmermann, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2019 -
While the smaller roomettes have outside toilets and showers, the bigger accommodations feature an ensuite bathroom for extra comfort, and more space to stretch your legs.
— Marianna Cerini, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2023 -
All meals, a complimentary coffee station, and water are included with a roomette.
— BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2021 -
The roomette felt almost like an international business class airline seat, but with sliding, lockable glass doors covered by a heavy curtain to ensure privacy.
— Ali Wunderman, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2020 -
Travelers in a private roomette will receive access to a restroom and shower as well as a dedicated attendant who provides things like turndown service and helps with luggage.
— Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2022 -
Onboard, travelers who book a roomette will receive bedding, pillows, and towels as well as a dedicated attendant, according to the company.
— Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2021 -
Beyond the social distancing that having a roomette allows, Amtrak has additional cleaning routines in place for a safe journey, including sanitizing frequently touched surfaces and bathrooms on trains both prior and during rides.
— Meredith Carey, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2020
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