I paid $230 for a first-class roomette on Amtrak. After my journey was delayed 5 hours, I appreciated the extra space

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I paid $230 for a first-class roomette on Amtrak. After my journey was delayed 5 hours, I appreciated the extra space

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After a long day of travel headaches, the private room felt like a reward for my patience.
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Amtrak's first-class roomette offers passengers a private 23-square-foot space.
The roomette I booked on the Floridian included two seats, two beds, and a…

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