Reic Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 So I just bought myself tickets from D.C. to Toronto on December 27th, and the flight leaves at 6:55am. I am driving to the airport on the 26th and plan on spending the night there. Has anyone here spent the night in the airport, and if so, howd it go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 You should fare better than I did sleeping at that Greyhound station outside of Chicago. I swear it was more disturbing than your towel picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Just shoot yourself now. I've tried a couple of times,but sleep was not worth that effort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I did it once in New Orleans when I was about 19. It sucked ass. I spent way too much money because I was bored out of my skull, and sleeping wasn't easy for more than a few catnaps here and there. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 You going out of Reagan?...they got a bar/restaurant at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacase Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I have done it, either get a hotel or just get up early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMP Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I've done it several times and slept okay. Of course, I sleep almost anywhere at any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reic Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 I am flying out of Dulles, and have free lodging in Canada, so I figure sleeping in the airport will be worth the night of uncomfortability. Should I sleep at my gate or just sleep out in the walking area? I figure I will just chill out on my laptop at the gate until my flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I am flying out of Dulles, and have free lodging in Canada, so I figure sleeping in the airport will be worth the night of uncomfortability.Should I sleep at my gate or just sleep out in the walking area? I figure I will just chill out on my laptop at the gate until my flight. You should do a live ES blog from the airport. I would read that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMP Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Go to the gate. What you don't want to do is not sleep all night, get so tired in the morning that you go to sleep, and then sleep too late and miss your flight. The closer you are to your gate, the less likely something will go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpillian Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I cannot imagine planning to sleep in an airport. It's like planning to get your butt kicked. You might rationalize how it would make sense, but in the end, it's much worse than you thought it'd be. Ended up snowed in at the Minneapolis airport coming back from Xmas break in Jan 96. Had to stay at the airport for 3 freaking days. Sleeping at the airport is always a miserable experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Once when I was young, my flight to London was cancelled because of fog and I was stuck at JFK. So I grab a cab to the nearest hotel, but hell if I am going to pay three figures for a friggin hotel room for one quick night. So instead I go to a cheap hotel in NYC somewhere. It ends up being a whore house. Yeah I got a room, but it had full length mirrors on the wall and ceiling. No I did not get a whore. Needless to say, I didn't sleep a wink. I should have slept at the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSB 21 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I work at Dulles and have seen many passengers attempting the process of sleep in the holding rooms. It looks to be very uncomfortable and there is absolutley nothing to do once the concourse shuts down. You would have to be totally wiped out to gain any rest. The major cleaning attack goes on after hours and there is no respect for sleeping/stranded passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissance Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Better get yourself one of these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 You should do a live ES blog from the airport.I would read that. That would be awesome and epic. I second this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogNose Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 If you were at Narita Aiport in Tokyo you could rent a day room and sleep like a baby. but since you are at Dulles I would suggest finding a place in the non-denominational chapel and sleep there. The review below says the prayer mats are comfy. http://www.sleepinginairports.net/list.asp?thef=search&s=&act=1&did=5203&searchterm=dulles&pagen=1 http://www.sleepinginairports.net/search.asp?SearchTerm=dulles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 12th Commandment Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 No way. That'd be pure torture. If you're going to stay up all night and you have something to keep yourself entertained that would be the only imaginable scenario where it'd be worth it. I had to try and sleep in Jackson WY's dinky little airport, in Oct of '05 with no luck and a foul mood the next day. Who schedules a conference in Wyoming in late Oct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 If you're leaving from Reagan, there are comfy rocking chairs you can sleep in....I napped while waiting for my aunt to return one night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 but since you are at Dulles I would suggest finding a place in the non-denominational chapel and sleep there. The review below says the prayer mats are comfy. http://www.sleepinginairports.net/list.asp?thef=search&s=&act=1&did=5203&searchterm=dulles&pagen=1 http://www.sleepinginairports.net/search.asp?SearchTerm=dulles Dang that chapel sounds like heaven compared to the concourse. The lady in the link sleeping on the bathroom counter was priceless:D I would suggest driving out late and staying at a diner as long as possible,but I don't sleep much anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSB 21 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 If you're leaving from Reagan, there are comfy rocking chairs you can sleep in....I napped while waiting for my aunt to return one night. Maybe on the unsecured side. but once you go thru security, there are very little creature comforts after hours. (at Dulles) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyansRangers Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 my advice get a hotel near the airport.. you wont sleep and its really really annoying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergasun Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Marriott Airport at Dulles is nice. I'm sure there are cheaper accomodations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballhenry Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 So I just bought myself tickets from D.C. to Toronto on December 27th, and the flight leaves at 6:55am.I am driving to the airport on the 26th and plan on spending the night there. Has anyone here spent the night in the airport, and if so, howd it go? Seriously, if you want to sleep then get yourself a meditation cd, something with a Zen peaceful quality to it and just lay back, close your eyes and listen to it. If meditation cd's aren't your thing, then find something that you like that is soft and will help you relax and put your brain into a delta state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reic Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 I think I may take the floor and crash out there, and sleep on the planes. I will have my laptop with me, so I will be able to blog, and i can blog from canada as well. I will be up there for my 22nd birthday and new years, so it will be epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockeryfan Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 So I just bought myself tickets from D.C. to Toronto on December 27th, and the flight leaves at 6:55am.I am driving to the airport on the 26th and plan on spending the night there. Has anyone here spent the night in the airport, and if so, howd it go? How much is parking? It might be worth it for you to get a room at the Marriott, park your car for free and take the free shuttle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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