What $518 Amtrak Roomette Is Like, Portland to Sacramento — Review

Union Station was beautiful, but I was thankful that I could retreat to the Amtrak lounge.

The inside of Union Station was gorgeous, but I was happy to find some quiet in the lounge.

Molly Allen

Portland’s Union Station opened in 1896, and its historic architecture was absolutely stunning. However, I was thankful that I had access to the Amtrak lounge as I waited 45 minutes to board my train.

The station was fairly busy, and the lounge provided a welcomed response from the crowds. The temperature was also cooler inside than it was in the train station. Plus, the lounge offered a nicer bathroom and a safe space to leave my luggage.

The Amtrak website noted that Amtrak lounges offer beverages, snacks, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Coffee and small bottled water were available, but there weren’t any snacks in the lounge. I was glad that I’d packed plenty of food in my bag ahead of time.

The lounge had Wi-Fi, but the signal was incredibly weak.