Are overnight airport layovers really worth the savings? I once had a 9-hour overnight layover in Amsterdam and figured I’d just crash at the gate to save money—big mistake. Between the freezing A/C, nonstop announcements, and those unforgiving metal chairs, I got maybe 45 minutes of sleep and felt wrecked the next day. Still, part of me wonders if shelling out $150 for a nearby hotel would’ve felt like overkill. Have you ever tried sleeping at an airport? Was it tolerable, or would you never do it again?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

You make enough money now to pay for that hotel. It’s worth it. I’ve done it a couple times to at least shower and get some sleep

like

Considering how convenient hotels are located to major airports, why would anyone try to sleep in the airport? The Hilton at Schiphol is literally at the airport, and no shuttle is needed.

like

Same in Frankfurt and any major hub.

Only done this once but more like didnt have a choice on flight schedules 😅 9 hrs in qatar airport. Didnt go to a hotel. Ended up window shopping and hanging out at business lounge. Lounge was great. Good food, gym, shower and decent couches available

like

I’ll do it but depends on timing and location. Assuming you’re somewhere that airport hotels are accessible then 9 hours is probably worth to get the hotel. But less than that, just depends on preference. Personally 7 hours or less, I’d rather just stay in the airport

Related Posts

Looking for information on strategic planning. Looking for possible change but want to hear from current folks. Thoughts, ideas, pitfalls…

like

Looking to help anyone evaluate their offer letters. Feel free to DM our company works with many businesses and candidates to negotiate salaries

likehelpful

Nagarro car rental
Hi Nagarrians, Can I give an account number of a different person and the bill/ RC of other?
I don't want to give the account number of same person of whose RC I have given..

Please help out a newbie here.
TIA

like

Hi Guys,

I need referral for Cisco for Project Specialist role. I am pursuing MBA from Tier 1 Bschool.
I have 3y8m of work experience in SAP from TCS.
Any help will be appreciated.

Hi fishes,

I got a mail from Capgemini that I have selected but, no one called me regarding the HR round and also no replies to the mail I have sent.

Please help me out , thanks in advance

Post Photo
like
like

What time frame is used to measure our utilization metric? I'm pretty sure it's not our fiscal year, but sometime around April '16 - March '17?

Anyone been to the Harvard Extension School - Consultant’s Toolkit program? Any insights to share?

like

Any deloitters that joined the firm in September '15? What's ur utilization for year end review ? Mine is way under 90%. Curious about others.

Any book recommendations for learning about investing smart in your 20s?

like

Interested in a San Francisco/Bay Area networking/support group for consultants that have been laid off?
See comments for more details

likeupliftinghelpful

Any Salesforce developer working with Deloitte India here ?

Please DM me

like

I am starting my home business and would like to know a reasonable price place to customize product labels for snack bags. Thanks

Post Photo
like

Hi, how may days after HR discussion i can expect offer letter?

like

Hi folks,

My current project is discontinued by client, so I’m on bench now. Im serving notice period and only 40 days are remaining. I asked HR for early release me but they denied, saying its our policy to complete NP

Is there any possibility to get early release? Whom to I contact?

like

I joined Persistent in April 2021, I got a mail for Persistent top talent this Friday
Anyone knows what that is? Also how is it awarded ?
Designation is Engineering Lead, experience 5.5 yrs

like

I’m planning to buy the study materials for the SHRM-CP certificate through Amazon. What are the best ones to obtain?

likehelpful

These are the benefits for a client we’re working with that needs Sales Engineers and Applications Engineers ASAP! These are regionally specific jobs that can sit in SC, CA, NC, GA, anywhere from Houston to Chicago - pretty much just hit me up if you’ve got an engineering degree and some moxy!

Post Photo
like

I have a client (employer) that wishes to hire a worker that is currently in an H2B visa. Two questions: 1. Do I use the same 9142B to apply for the change of employer, and 2) because it is a change and extension (he is on year 2) it won’t count against the quota?

Additional Posts in Travel Tips & Secrets

If I wanted to have the most epic destination bridal shower ever - where would I go and what would I do?

like

Best place to find package deals to Greece for a group of 4-6? What’s the best time of year to travel there?

like

Does someone with a Lufthansa account mind checking for me how many miles I would need for a 1 way business class ticket from HKG to ORD on 7/28?

I would check myself but they require 7,000 miles.

Thank you so much!!!!!

like

What are the most underrated destinations in Canada?

like

Going to Jamaica in December. Please share some recommendations for where to stay, activities, places to visit, where to eat, etc.

like

Help!! My bestfriend is doing two months abroad and was trying to fly into turkey when they told her she couldn't because her passport expired within three months.

She went to the US Embassay in Athens knowing she had a month left of traveling, and gave her an emergency passport and punched holes in her exsisting one. Now no country will let her in with her emergency passport.

Can her mom get her a passport in the US and ship it to her? Is there anyway around this?

Thank you!!

like

Staying at a Hilton in NC and discovered a massive blood stain on one of the pillows after one night. The stain was clearly there before I arrived, but I did not notice until the next day. How many points?

like

Anyone know the rough price of WiFi on American Airlines flights

This has probably been asked many times in this bowl - what’s the best hotel rewards program? I have the Chase Sapphire Preferred card and I’m a Southwest RR member. I travel maybe 25-30% of the time

Hello travel buddies! I have recently started travel hacking and currently have the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Capital One Venture, Marriott Bonvoy Boundless, and Citi Premier Cards. Please comment if you would like a referral link for any of these!

like

What guides and resources do you use to find attractions that are off the beaten trail?

like

Looking to book two Iberia tickets using avios NYC to MAD business class in March but can't seem to find availability - can anyone help?

like

Do you guys have any tips or when to purchase ticket to south east asia? All tickets I see is hovering around $2000 roundtrip.

like

I’m loyal to delta, but I’m moving to a city where American is the main hub and Delta has practically no non-stop flights to/from there. It’s time for me to open a new credit card, so I was considering the Citi/American one. Any thoughts?

like

Is there any way to preserve/sell a Spirit airline reservation credit? Mine expires at the end of the year. Had to cancel over the summer due to extreme delays and uncertainties.

likefunny

Lol, do you check your purse and shoes in under the plane or do you carry them on?

like

Any recommendations for long term parking at Newark?

likehelpful

Any tip on places to see or restaurants in Helsinki other than the typically found in top 10 lists on the internet??

Best credit card for travel?!? And, why? Never really used airport lounges.

I have the Marriott Bonvoy, SW rewards and CSP.

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal