Advice or opinions needed re: Bedroom vs Family Bedroom

[I always rode the Southern]

We are bringing our son, daughter-in-law and infant granddaughter to Florida for Christmas on the auto train. I booked them in a bedroom for the in room shower, but now am second guessing myself and wondering if the family room would have been a better choice, and should I change it if possible. Any experience or knowledge as to which accomodation those who have traveled with an infant prefer? The baby will be 8 months old at time of travel. This will be the first Amtrak trip for any of them and want them to enjoy it, not endure it!

 

[PRae_Train]

Please see this other thread for a good discussion that should help you.

http://discuss.amtraktrains.com/index.php?/topic/61769-the-bedroom-2-or-3-people/

 

[the_traveler]

If the infant will be sharing one of the berths, it really doesn't matter.

Bedroom - upper level, bathroom in the room, better views (IMO), 2 berths

Family Room - lower level, no bathroom in the room, 4 berths (2 "adult sized" and 2 that are 4‘9" long or less)

The access between cars are on the upper level only.

 

[FormerOBS]

Go for the bedroom and have the baby sleep with one of the parents in the lower berth. Try to get bedroom E or J because they are in the center of the car and provide a better ride. Next choice is D or K. Next choice is C or L. Next choice is B or M. The very last choice is A or N. A and N are at the end of the car, where the ride is rougher and the noise is greater.

For kids who are a bit older, the family room is nice because it doesn't have a restroom. Kids NEED to move around, and that short walk down the hall to the facilities can be an opportunity to move. This isn't a factor for a baby, so the in-room facilities will be more convenient in your case.

I've had passengers who have tried to bring a playpen aboard. That kind of thing won't fit in any of the rooms, but they will find it convenient to bring the baby's car seat aboard.

Tom

 

[I always rode the Southern]

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions.

PRae_Train- I think that thread was the one that caused me to question my decision since I had no experience with the family room

Traveler-views, upper level and Bathroom is why I chose the bedroom to start with

Tom,

I was especially happy to see your viewpoint. It really made me feel comfortable/relieved any doubt about why I had chosen to book the bedroom over the family room when I made the reservations.

 

[PRae_Train]

I'm glad you have apparently received the ideas that you need.

Have a great trip!