"Sleeper Class" (Cabin for 2, Cabin for 1, Upper & Lower berths) includes all meals which are made fresh on the train and are excellent and change as you cross the country. I recommend traveling in to "off season" when "Sleeper Class" passengers have near-full access to the Park Dome care at the end of the train, sharing the car with the high-valued "Prestige Class" passengers. The Park Dome car has an upper dome, lower lounge, and the rounded "bullet" lounge at the very end of the car. They have been renovated beautifully and have great views. The Cabin for 1 also known traditionally as a "Roomette" is great for solo travelers. Roomettes do have their own toilet & sink and have more privacy than Upper & Lower berths. Upper berths do not have windows.

The upper/lower sounds like the old sleeper cars you see in the old movies where everyone is in a bunk behind a curtain.

Ok guys. I'm sold. I just booked upper/lower berth for next winter using the 40% sale on now. I don't love the idea of sleeping with just a curtain separating us from strangers but we trust what you say and I booked my husband and I in section 3. Thanks for your detailed trip reports!

I recall upper/lower berth accommodations on Sante Fe's Chief when my parents traveled. I remember this only once, and after we had a roomette (I was pre-kindergarten age), and when AMTRAK took over, we had a bedroom once. The vistas from the observation/dome cars, the Fred Harvey-staffed dining car meals, the friendly and knowledgeable Pullman porters, all created incredible memories I cherish to this day. I hope to repeat some of those journeys before I'm unable to. Thanks for the info about The Canadian, it sounds like a great tripi!

The last car in the train with the rounded end, they used to be known as an "Observation Car". The Park Dome car would have been classified as a "Dome-Observation" since it also has an upper level with a dome top.

The sections (upper/lower berth) have no power outlet! If you have a CPAP machine (or other nighttime support equipment) they are non-starters.

the Dome Car tho 😍

Thanks for this detail. We leave shortly with a cabin for 2 and look forward to it!

Good review of the sleepers. Two points: adjacent Cabins for 2 can be reserved as a suite with the partition slid back, allowing a family to be together, or for two persons each to sleep in a lower bed. And there IS a coach ("Economy") option available, but those passengers do not have diner access, only snack bar. And four days in a coach seat is not the best sleeping option.😮

FYI, THE PARK CAR is reserved only for Prestige guests between 6:00am and 4:00pm. The crew might have allowed you to sit there since you traveled in the winter, but no, the Park Car can not be used by everyone at any time. I have a photo of the sign that states exactly that. We traveled in the cabin for two in the summer and we were not allowed into the Park car between above mentioned hours.

Maybe I missed it, but how much storage do you get in the upper/lower room?

Long term Amtrak rider here, I just booked Prestige on VIA in April and it was only 3600 USD, honestly compared to a bedroom on a western Amtrak route at the current prices, this is a steal, and it’s 4 nights. I understand Prestige class gets all free beverages, including alcoholic, has a concierge, an in room bathroom, wet bar, large picture window, and tv. Also appetizers with meals, turn down service, and reserved dome seating. I’m looking forward to it! Of course riding in a bedroom on the Builder to Seattle and Cascades to Vancouver. 🚂

I've typically trained 150 to 300 miles with Amtrak on Western routes. I'm always bummed by dirty windows. I wish they had someone ready to spray off the dirt at stations. Or an overhead train wash similar to automated car washes as the train slowly comes into key stations.

If you're doing the full trip from Vancouver to Toronto or vice versa I honestly can't see doing it in those upper/lower berths. Maybe if you're breaking up the trip or only on for a night or so but I couldn't do 4 nights. Also, are you sure berth passengers have access to the Park Car? I don't remember that from our trip. I thought you had to be in a room. We had a cabin for two, that happened to be at the back of the train by the Park Car. On our trip there were folks who kept their lower bed intact for the whole day, it wasn't a good look. I do agree that you will not be in your room as much as with Amtrak. We hung out in the Park car all day.

The prestige cabins have tv’s, private in cabin bathroom with showers. Which none of the other class options offer. Plus you have a concierge and unlimited drink options and early access to the park car and reserved dome seating. It might be a lot more than the other options but you get so much more.

Roomettes have curtains AND DOORS. The beds easily lift up if you wish to use the toilet during the night. Lower berths are the most comfortable bed on the train. It is the widest bed and the longest bed. The Park car is more restricted in the high season and is (open 24 hours) not restricted in the low season. Except for very unusual occasions, the Park car is open to ALL sleeping car passengers from 4pm to midnight during the high season. The dining car is infinitely better than anything that I've tried on Amtrak. Nothing is pre-packaged. Everything is specifically made to order by a Chef and Sous Chef for each passenger. There are usually 4 options for dinner and they are different every evening, including soup/salad and dessert. If you'd like soup and/or salad or more vegetables, just ask your server. All white linens and napkins, full set of real cutlery, several glasses for beverages. Alcohol is also available for lunch and dinner. Shopping for value on TUESDAYs is your best option to get a better deal or any of the regular sales that occur throughout the year (off season is always less).

Is the "park car" that fancy streamlined car at the end of the train? If so, when I took the Canadian it was booked by a private tour and we compartment passengers didn't have access to it. I never even got to see it. I found that annoying. Otherwise this was one of the best vacations I ever had. I took a single room and actually spent most of my time IN the room, looking at the fascinating scenery (well for someone who hasn't been to the high plains). I moved to the observation car for the Rockies, for sure. The upper lower bunks always remind me of "Some Like It Hot." That used to be a common way to travel. It's impossible for me to imagine that most Americans would be willing to travel that way (so good for you), unless they were into the novelty.

I just love your videos!!

Great review, thank you! Quick question, do the cabins for one not have a door either, even with a toilet in there?

Great again. Only questions: price for cabin for one? Are there any outlets in various bed areas? Thank you.

I take the lower level is it very good deal ❤❤

I was curious about where you store your carryon in the upper and lower berths and also in the cabin for 2? The upper and lower looks like an option for us but not having carryon/backpack space is not a good option. Also, are their power outlets in the Park and Dome cars?

Also don't forget there are zero power outlets in the berths. You have to plug your stuff either in the hallway or a bathroom.

Another perk with the sleeper berth, you are rocked side to side when sleeping, rather than head to to with a bedroom. My favourite is the lower berth. Only drawback is that it needs outlets.

Hi guys, I was curious about tipping on the Canadian. I will be on the train in December in a cabin for 2. Did you tip your car attendant? Did you tip in the dinning car? If so, did you use Canadian currency?

Have you ever had trouble with someone going through your belongings if you just have them stored in a room or berth with no locking door?

I am going on a lower bunk next June, i was wondering where I can store my camera and pad?

So the uppers are lower! 🤣🥸

Don't really want to sleep with a stranger in the room...

How many nights for the quoted priced, and did they include meals? If so, how did you like the meals?

I was like "how much more can the Prestige possibly be? Maybe an extra $1000?" You guys: "You're looking at 12-14 THOUSAND dollars" oh my god what??

I need my own bathroom. Wish I did not have to. That would save a lot of money.

I will be travelling on the Canadian in June… Question do you know Car 10 means on your ticket? I am used to coach 110 or 113

So in the cabin for two room the toilet is blocked during the night? Seems a waste.

I have noticed you never talk about handicap with Amtrak or the Candra train. Why is that?

Is there extra charge to sit in the dome car

BERTH, not bunk!

Hi guys are there shower, toilet in the prestige plse?

Cabin for one is a little bit snug. If you can, get a cabin for 2. Lower berth is nice too, but I found that I sweat a lot and the bed feels damp. Either, I'm overweight, or mattress is too thin and doesn't breathe...If top berth is vacant, ask for a double mattress. Even if I could afford it, I wouldn't go Prestige Class. Ridiculously overpriced!

Thank you for this! Since I will be travelling solo and don't really want to deal the upper / lower berth and not knowing the person in the other bunk that the Roomette is my best bet. Unless I win the lottery and then it is Prestige and Coast to Coast (and an item crossed off the bucket list). 🙂🚅🛄