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

• I spent 30 hours in a sleeper car on an Amtrak train traveling from Miami to New York City in 2021.

• For $1,000, I booked a bedroom, which is about the size of a king-size bed with a full bathroom.

• At around 45 square feet, my cabin made impressive use of a tiny space without feeling cramped.

In October 2021, I spent 30 hours on an Amtrak train traveling from Miami to NYC. Since it was an overnight trip, I booked a bedroom accommodation for $1,000.

The bedroom was about 45 square feet, and I thought it made great use of a small space by packing in amenities without sacrificing room to stretch out and move my body for the long ride.

Follow me into the overnight train accommodation for a peek at every detail of this tiny, moving hotel room.

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.

There 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. To make it taste even better, I made a little sandwich out of the ingredients.

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.

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