I paid $168 for a 10-hour Amtrak business-class ride. It wasn't worth it — next time, I'll stay in coach and save $100.

I arrived at 6:45 a.m. for my 7:15 a.m. train. Amtrak suggests arriving a few minutes before your departure, according to the company's website.

Business-class passengers may enter for a $50 fee.

I'd been in this lounge while traveling in first class and thought while there was a variety of complimentary drinks and snacks, it wasn't worth $50.

I instead went to the main waiting area for all passengers with a train ticket that day.

I found it crowded on a Sunday morning, but after a few minutes of standing around, I grabbed a seat.

I didn't receive priority boarding as a business-class ticket holder, so I waited in line with business and coach passengers. 

I noticed that the chairs appeared to be big and I thought they'd be comfy and plush. However, once I sat down, I thought they felt stiffer than expected.

But at least it reclined slightly, like on most trains I've taken. 

An Amtrak representative told Business Insider that the business-class seats are about 20 inches wide with 42 inches of legroom.

I was able to rest my laptop and phone on it in front of me, which made it easier to pass the time. I also had an outlet for charging devices.

I got a Diet Coke and brought my own snacks, but a café car was also available to all passengers to purchase meals, drinks, and snacks.

To get my complimentary drink, I had to go to the café car.

I was expecting a nicer restroom in business class, but I didn't think it differed from the lavatories I've experienced in other train classes. 

Aside from bigger seats and a free drink, business class didn't feel very different from coach to me. Next time, I'll save my money and ride economy.

"We are constantly evaluating ways to improve the customer experience, including further differentiating the classes of service across the network," an Amtrak representative said in a statement to BI.