We have traveled exclusively by train for years even going cross country via Amtrak. We always book a bedroom. Its expensive but we appreciate the private bathroom and extra space. Roomettes are fine too and IMO upstairs rooms on the Superliners are preferable. You will need to arrange with the sleeping car attendant the time that you want the beds put down. They must be put down before 10 PM when the service officially ends. It is customary to tip the attendant (formerly the porter). We tip $5 in the evening and $5 in the morning. Juice and morning coffee is made in the near the center of the sleeper car. If you want ice for the juice just ask the attendant, Meals are included. You will need to make an appointment for dinner in the dining cars. Important Tip: bring a small amount of duct tape and some thin bubble wrap with you. The sleepers are old and sometimes the door rattles, so a piece of bubble wrap helps keep things quiet at night. There are outlets in the rooms so that you can recharge your smart phones or power a laptop. WiFi is available on some trains but not all. Train travel is an easy going stress free mode of travel.
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