I spent $1,000 for a 30-hour Amtrak ride in a private bedroom. Take a look inside the 45-square-foot space with its own bathroom.

For 45 square feet, the Amtrak bedroom felt spacious.

My Amtrak bedroom had a sofa that folded out into a bed, a bunk that pulled down from the ceiling, and a chair that folded up out of the way.

Two wide windows and a full-length mirror on the wall made the space feel bigger. And even with all the furniture and amenities, there was enough floor space to stand up and stretch my limbs between hours of sitting. 

Between seats, a table with folded leaves pulled out from the wall.

It was ideal to have a table for working and the ability to fold it back into the wall while taking breaks for more space.

To the left of the sofa in my room was a sink underneath a mirror with a handful of small towels next to it.

The was a cabinet to store toiletries and other personal items, too.

There was also a private bathroom inside the bedroom with a door, shower, and toilet.

Only bedroom accommodations on Amtrak trains have private, full bathrooms inside, according to the train line's website. 

Next to the seating area was a small closet with three hangers.

This may be especially handy for those traveling with jackets or formal clothing.

Other features I noticed included temperature controls and a button to call an attendant, who was always prompt and nice.

Another thing that surprised me was the variety of lighting options — more than I've seen in an economy seat on a flight.

When it was time to sleep, the sofa folded out into a bed on the bottom level, and another bunk-style bed came down from the ceiling.

On the top bunk, I saw more controls for air conditioning and lights and a small storage pouch.

My ticket came with meals ordered from a separate menu for passengers staying in a bedroom.

I liked the braised short ribs meal with mashed potatoes and a roll that I had for dinner. I made a little sandwich out of the ingredients to make it taste even better.

The bedroom is ideal for overnight travelers since it packs many amenities into a small space while providing enough room to stretch out.

I recommend the Amtrak roomette for those looking for a more affordable overnight accommodation. It's half the size of a bedroom but still includes two bunks with a daytime seating arrangement. And, in my experience, it costs half the price.