I am traveling with my wife in April from London to Paris and back on the Eurostar. I have reserved seats in the Standard Car which have a table. My question is whether or not these seats are less roomy or less comfortable then the seats without a table.
Posted by
victoria, Canada
11507 posts
Seats are all comfy enough for short trip. You will likely enjoy the trip.
Posted by
Seattle
920 posts
In response to a Eurostar question I had yesterday, someone directed me to this site: http://www.seat61.com/London-Paris-train.htm#On board
It might give you the info you need (or info you didn't know you need!).
Posted by
Ottawa, Canada
4555 posts
Yes and no. The table seating means you'll be directly facing the passengers opposite you. So a couple of tall people can end up clashing knees under the table. You won't be able to stretch out full-length if a stranger is sitting opposite you...you can solve that problem by changing your booking (if you can) to seat your wife opposite you, or by asking nicely if they'd mind switching seats. It's a little less "private" than the regular seating arrangement but, on the other hand, it's a great way to meet new people!
Posted by
Virginia, USA
5794 posts
I concur with Norm. When you have a regular seat, you can stretch your feet under the seat in front of you. With a table, both you and the person in front of you share the foot space under the table. This will likely work better if you are seated opposite your wife since you probably will feel more comfortable bumping each others legs than you will playing footsie with a stranger :)
It is only a little over two hours. A table is nice if you are traveling with someone and chatting.
Posted by
London
5 posts
I prefer the table seats if I'm traveling with someone else. I get the seats across from each other so that we can both stretch our legs under the table without worrying about it.
The non-table seats have so little space in front of them that I get claustrophobic.
Posted by
victoria, Canada
11507 posts
Sarah,, ever flown coach internationally,, LOl, now that is a claustrophobic nightmare.
Posted by
Virginia, USA
5794 posts
Agree with Pat. The non-table seats don't even compare with the airline coach. You can actually sit without having he seat in front of you crammed into your knees :)
Posted by
OP
san rafael, cA, usa
72 posts
Thanks for all of the suggestions. I think I am going to opt for the table and sit across from my wife. (assuming I can convince her to ride backwards)
Posted by
victoria, Canada
11507 posts
Your wife may have last laugh,, if you booked same seats there and back you will both have a turn sitting backwards.