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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