Inside view of the brand new Moynihan Practice Corridor at Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan. This new prepare … [+]
Leaving New York simply received somewhat bit extra enjoyable.
As of Thursday, January 13, Amtrak passengers can now get pleasure from bar service at Amtrak’s premium Metropolitan Lounge within the Moynihan Practice Corridor in New York Metropolis. The brand new bar menu provides beer, wine and cocktails for buy between 11 a.m. and seven p.m. As a nod to the greater than 400 breweries in New York state (a lot of that are accessible by way of prepare journey), the menu options rotating seasonal picks from native breweries together with 5 Boroughs Brewing, Brooklyn Brewery, Ithaca Beer Firm, Empire Brewing Firm and Montauk Brewing Firm.
“We’re delighted to introduce this new amenity to our clients touring out and in of New York Metropolis; it’s one other instance of Amtrak’s dedication to repeatedly consider and enhance the client expertise,” stated Amtrak Government Vice President and Chief Advertising and marketing and Income Officer Roger Harris. “Prospects who wish to have a drink and calm down earlier than or after their prepare can now accomplish that from the comforts of our flagship lounge.”
And to pair with the brand new alcoholic drinks, free snacks! Lounge friends can complimentary pastries, yogurt parfaits, fruit, salads, sandwiches, and La Colombe specialty espresso (i.e., espresso, lattes, americanos, and many others.) all through the day, plus sizzling meals for buy.
The Metropolitan Lounge boasts distinctive finishes, furnishings, décor and options, together with a grand entry and reception with a welcome desk and splendid buyer seating, varied seating neighborhoods for solo, group or household lounging, baggage storage lockers, built-in energy and USB entry at most seats, a enterprise middle, non-public restrooms, a nursing room, prepare data boards, a household space, and an expansive balcony with café-style seating overlooking the remainder of the Practice Corridor.
New meals and beverage choices on the Metropolitan Lounge
As a result of we’re nonetheless dwelling in a pandemic, Amtrak is dedicated to sustaining a secure and wholesome eating surroundings. All pre-packed consumable objects are served by an attendant behind the service counter. Each visitor 12 and older is required to point out proof they’ve obtained two vaccine doses, besides for many who obtained the only dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Beginning on January 28, 2022, youngsters 5 to 11 should additionally present proof of full vaccination.
The lounge is accessible for Amtrak Guest Rewards Choose Government and Choose Plus members, Acela First Class and personal room clients and Single-Day Move holders, with same-day reservations. Amtrak Enterprise Class passengers also can purchase day passes for $50.
The Metropolitan Lounge is open Monday to Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to. 9:00 p.m.