Originally Posted by
henry999
... Also, is the lounge any better now than the way it was portrayed in comments from a year or two ago? TIA.
This covers the lounge update rather well:
Amtrak Reopens Refurbished Washington Union Station Lounge (upgradedpoints.com)
I have visited the lounge after the update. It has the same basic "feel" as before, but the beverage fridge is definitely welcome. Snacks also a bit more varied. Still light years away from the fabulous NYC lounge.