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Wow! 1500 points, the water bottle, and snacks that far outweigh anything they used to have. Pretty good for temporary!
 
Wow! 1500 points, the water bottle, and snacks that far outweigh anything they used to have. Pretty good for temporary!
Yeah honestly for once the temporary experience was better than the normal experience, I wonder what the new lounge will look like.
 
I’m out of Chicago on the Cardinal tomorrow. I was planning on checking out of my hotel, and either checking my bags at the Metro lounge and going to Lou Mitchell’s or if needed vice versa, and then the art institute. I know there are Threads on this from years ago but couldn’t find a recent one. Is this still possible? Is there a better idea? I have three bags- two rollers and a briefcase
 
I’m out of Chicago on the Cardinal tomorrow. I was planning on checking out of my hotel, and either checking my bags at the Metro lounge and going to Lou Mitchell’s or if needed vice versa, and then the art institute. I know there are Threads on this from years ago but couldn’t find a recent one. Is this still possible? Is there a better idea? I have three bags- two rollers and a briefcase
Yep, the Luggage Room @ the Metro Lounge is by the Check in Desk.

It is not staffed like the one in the old Lounge, but should be perfectly Safe to leave your stuff in during the wait for your Train.

You should take any Valuables with you such as Laptop,Phone,Travel Doccumemts etc. ( perhaps in the Briefcase?)
 
Yep, the Luggage Room @ the Metro Lounge is by the Check in Desk.

It is not staffed like the one in the old Lounge, but should be perfectly Safe to leave your stuff in during the wait for your Train.

You should take any Valuables with you such as Laptop,Phone,Travel Doccumemts etc. ( perhaps in the Briefcase?)
The only thing vaguely valuable in the whole thing is my Fiio music player; my tablet is something like 6-7 years old.
 
I’m out of Chicago on the Cardinal tomorrow. I was planning on checking out of my hotel, and either checking my bags at the Metro lounge and going to Lou Mitchell’s or if needed vice versa, and then the art institute. I know there are Threads on this from years ago but couldn’t find a recent one. Is this still possible? Is there a better idea? I have three bags- two rollers and a briefcase
There is a unstaffed room for luggage next to the check in desk
 
I’m out of Chicago on the Cardinal tomorrow. I was planning on checking out of my hotel, and either checking my bags at the Metro lounge and going to Lou Mitchell’s or if needed vice versa, and then the art institute. I know there are Threads on this from years ago but couldn’t find a recent one. Is this still possible? Is there a better idea? I have three bags- two rollers and a briefcase

When you’re in the lounge, try the upstairs if it’s open again. Less crowded, and there’s an elevator to get to it, plus restrooms that also are not as crowded.

As an aside, when you go to the Art Institute, make sure to go to the area with the miniature rooms. 68 small (scale: one inch to one foot) and intricately detailed interiors from different time periods.

Have a wonderful trip home—you missed a morning full of steady rain here today!
 
There is a unstaffed room for luggage next to the check in desk
It is however right next to the check in desk. I've left stuff in there for hours and didn't have an issue.
When you’re in the lounge, try the upstairs if it’s open again. Less crowded, and there’s an elevator to get to it, plus restrooms that also are not as crowded.

I can 100% agree with this! Even has a street view. :)
 
The Boston Metro Lounge is decorated with about 20 huge photos of the history of Boston trains and the South Station. Dates range from 1900 to about 1970 (very early Amtrak). A really great one of the Boston signal control tower in full operation.
 

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Although I love the Philly lounge because it’s the one I’m most familiar with, BOS is my favorite for furniture that provides a relaxing, soothing atmosphere. I like traditional, comfortable furniture that is not “trendy” or “edgy” — I hope they don’t change it.

The one time I was in there, the desk attendant was pleasant and very helpful, just as they are at PHL.
 
Although I love the Philly lounge because it’s the one I’m most familiar with, BOS is my favorite for furniture that provides a relaxing, soothing atmosphere. I like traditional, comfortable furniture that is not “trendy” or “edgy” — I hope they don’t change it.

The one time I was in there, the desk attendant was pleasant and very helpful, just as they are at PHL.
The few times I was in this really nice Lounge, the Attendant wasn't particularly helpful or pleasant, (Disclaimer: its been 5 years since I was @ South Station.)

And the Luggage situation makes no sense, wonder why they stopped holding your Bags in the Lounge?

Glad to know the Attendant was Nice Patty!😊
 
My dominant memory of South Station's lounge was a feeling of being too close to a ceiling that was designed to be viewed from a greater distance. @TimePeace 's third photo above illustrates this.

That’s a nice ceiling! I never noticed it when I was there. But I’m very short, so it was probably about the right distance away for me.😁
 
Staff were great. I was sleeper from Albany to Chicago but they helped me book sleeper from Boston to Albany which it turned which it turned out I have plenty of points for. Staff on the train is great also!
 

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The Metropolitan Lounge in Chicago, IL: Is it just for sleeper and business class train cars?

Can a Coach class train car use it at all if they pay for it right then and there? If so how much ?

Guessing no but wanted to make sure.
 
The Metropolitan Lounge in Chicago, IL: Is it just for sleeper and business class train cars?

Can a Coach class train car use it at all if they pay for it right then and there? If so how much ?

Guessing no but wanted to make sure.
"All passengers can buy a day pass to the lounge in Chicago - Union Station, if it's not already included with your reservation, for $35 per day. Just see a station agent when you get there."

From the Amtrak website
 
"All passengers can buy a day pass to the lounge in Chicago - Union Station, if it's not already included with your reservation, for $35 per day. Just see a station agent when you get there."

From the Amtrak website
Don’t forget to join Amtrak rewards program. When you reach a certain tier you can gain free lounge passes and extra perks
on Amtrak.
 
When does the lounge in Portland open for the day? Amtrak has it from 9:30 am - 5:40 pm daily but I noticed that Google maps say 7:15 am - 8 pm and it was updated recently.
 
Heads up, Amtrak just completed the remodel at the WAS Station lounge and it looks which some improvement but they need to spice up it little more by provide better food/snacks, perhaps? Bear in mind, these photos was provided by Amtrak.

To access, you must be Select+ or above or have a sleeper ticket or Acela First class or purchase $35 day pass. For more information: Amtrak Station Lounges

Note: If there are already a thread about it, feel free to move into it, I seem can't find them. Thanks.

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Heads up, Amtrak just completed the remodel at the WAS Station lounge and it looks which some improvement but they need to spice up it little more by provide better food/snacks, perhaps? Bear in mind, these photos was provided by Amtrak.

To access, you must be Select+ or above or have a sleeper ticket or Acela First class or purchase $35 day pass. For more information: Amtrak Station Lounges

Note: If there are already a thread about it, feel free to move into it, I seem can't find them. Thanks.

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If they would offer the Items available @ the New Lounge @ Moynihan in NYC ,that would be Ideal!😊
 
Heads up, Amtrak just completed the remodel at the WAS Station lounge and it looks which some improvement but they need to spice up it little more by provide better food/snacks, perhaps? Bear in mind, these photos was provided by Amtrak.

To access, you must be Select+ or above or have a sleeper ticket or Acela First class or purchase $35 day pass. For more information: Amtrak Station Lounges

Note: If there are already a thread about it, feel free to move into it, I seem can't find them. Thanks.

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No coffee when I was there 2 weeks ago. The coffee machine was out of order. Amtrak seems to have a hard time keeping coffee machines working.
 
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