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« on: April 07, 2019, 17:41:04 »
.as per title....

https://www.businesstraveller.com/tried-and-tested/rail-review-gwr-night-riviera-cabin-sleeper-service/
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« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2019, 21:33:16 »
I must admit I never realised the cabins weren't ensuite.....a toilet at least would be nice for that price.........do the windows open? 😉
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« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2019, 21:45:28 »
Good to see a positive review and an indication that the train was nice and busy.  The third comment from N.Fisher shows that is can be a real bargain price wise.
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« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2019, 16:15:01 »
Quote from: TaplowGreen on April 07, 2019, 21:33:16
I must admit I never realised the cabins weren't ensuite.....a toilet at least would be nice for that price.........do the windows open? 😉


One of the comments under the Business Traveller article suggested that some male users would find an easy solution to the 'lack-of-ensuite' problem - all rather off-putting, really.
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