Amtrak Metropolitan Lounges

[xzperu42]

Select plus here... got into the lounge in NYC a few days ago with a $13.50 ticket... no problem .

 

[MARC Rider]

Select plus here... got into the lounge in NYC a few days ago with a $13.50 ticket... no problem .

I've been getting into lounges since I made Select Plus back in 2011, and before 2019 or so, you didn't even need a same day Amtrak ticket. I'd ride down to Washington early on the MARC train and hang out in the lounge for a half hour or so until it was time for me to go to work. Even now, I ride down on Amtrak ($15 or less ticket) and hang out in the lounge until my appointments. I've gotten into all the lounges, even Chicago, using Select Plus.

 

[crescent-zephyr]

Does the lounge in NYC have an option for storing luggage?

 

[joelkfla]

Does the lounge in NYC have an option for storing luggage?

Yes, there are "lockers" (which don't lock .) Never had a problem finding an empty one at floor level, even on my last trip when the lounge was nearly full.

 

[AmtrakBlue]

It’s been awhile since I’ve used the lounge in D.C. For someone with hearing difficulties this is a nice upgrade to getting in.

 

[Widfara]

I arrived in LA on the TE/SL at 0445 a couple of weeks ago. The Lounge was open! A redcap drove me to the ticket office area, up in the elevator, and wow, cheerful helping employees. I did a bit of shuffling of dirties for cleans, and they took care of checking my big rolly bag for the next day's Coast Starlight. That left me with a backpack and a duffle, and they kindly kept an eye on them while I went to Philippe for breakfast. I finally got to ride the 421 sleeping car, Chicago to LA. I waved at Austin as I went by. Went out on the CS the next morning, with Philippe breakfast under my belt, and a lamb dip samwich in my bag. (I know the CS has real food, but I couldn't resist). Also, my friend took me to Langer's Deli for lunch, and I had a #19, Pastrami and Cole Slaw on rye. Wow!

 

[Bob Dylan]

I arrived in LA on the TE/SL at 0445 a couple of weeks ago. The Lounge was open! A redcap drove me to the ticket office area, up in the elevator, and wow, cheerful helping employees. I did a bit of shuffling of dirties for cleans, and they took care of checking my big rolly bag for the next day's Coast Starlight. That left me with a backpack and a duffle, and they kindly kept an eye on them while I went to Philippe for breakfast. I finally got to ride the 421 sleeping car, Chicago to LA. I waved at Austin as I went by. Went out on the CS the next morning, with Philippe breakfast under my belt, and a lamb dip samwich in my bag. (I know the CS has real food, but I couldn't resist). Also, my friend took me to Langer's Deli for lunch, and I had a #19, Pastrami and Cole Slaw on rye. Wow!

Nice trip, I used to do it often back when I could afford it( and AGR Reward trips were really affordable under the old AGR 1!!!)