On Monday, a brand-new club at Chicago's Union Station will open exclusively for Amtrak customers traveling in Sleeping cars and Business class. The Metropolitan Lounge, at 13,500 square feet, is double the size of the previous lounge and can accommodate three times the number of passengers. The two-story facility has a new street entrance to the Canal Street taxi stand and a glazed stairway that enables natural light to enter the bottom level as well. Additionally, the Metropolitan Lounge has a new lift and toilets with showers, a luxury that has been missing from the station for some years. The Metropolitan Lounge is organized into four distinct "neighborhoods" in terms of design and function to accommodate the varied demands of different guests. "It is not an all-in-one design. Indeed, it spans the spectrum from traditional to transitional to contemporary "Architect Len Koroski of Goettsch Partners says. "There is a section for business travelers, a section for families with a play area in the rear, and a section with high-back chairs for persons using their phones or tablets. Additionally, we constructed some community areas where a diverse group of riders may congregate to watch a Cubs game, for example."
This club is COMPLETELY WORTH the $20 cover charge. Particularly useful for travelers with little children. I traveled with my seven-year-old kid and my girlfriend. We were on a nine-hour stopover. The lounge is spacious and spotless. They provide coffee from a Starbucks machine that is customized for each customer, as well as light appetizers and oatmeal bowls, as well as soda, juice, and water. Additionally, they provided two happy hours with complimentary beer and wine. The best part is that you may leave your bags with the attendant and explore on your own. You may also bring food with you. They have numerous enormous TVs, as well as a PlayStation 4 and a Nintendo Wii for the youngsters. I felt secure enough to take a little sleep, secure in the knowledge that my kid could not escape without passing the attendant. The cost is worth it to avoid dealing with crowds. Additionally, you have a clean bathroom equipped with basic necessities. Additionally, you will be accompanied to your train. You may either be walked or ride in a cart. Again, if you're traveling with little children or a group, it's worth paying to be able to choose your seats without battling the mob. $20 for convenience, serenity, and quiet. Definitely worth it.
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I was fortunate to be born in the 1980s and grew up in the 1990s. When I was a child, one of my favorite novels (there were just three I was fascinated with) was âThe Polar Express. I was a teenager in 2004 when Tom Hanks' film was out. The book itself was released a year before my birth. As a result, when it was placed in the school library, it was still relatively fresh. When I first read this book, I recalled how, gazing at the wonderful artwork, I want to be one of the Polar Express's children. In my twenties, while living in Chicago, I had the opportunity to ride the Polar Express.
