Where to nap in Chicago O'Hare?
I am bracing myself for a rough trip: getting up at 4AM, taking a 3 hour flight, then a 13 hour flight, with a 5.5 hour layover in between.
I can almost never sleep on planes, so this trip would go down smoother if I could get a decent nap during the layover at Chicago O'Hare. What are my options?
I'd be particularly happy if there are any lounges I can pay my way into that have sleep rooms and/or showers.
EDIT: There are showers in one of the two AA Admirals' Clubs, according to these pages. They also have cell-phone free quiet rooms. If anybody's been in them, I'd love to hear your opinion on how quiet they were, and whether they're good for naps.
Best Answer
I've not slept in this airport, so I can't give you personal information. Nevertheless there is a site called "Sleep in Airports" that gives general information about sleeping in almost any airport. About Chicago O'Hare, this page says that you can sleep in a lounge for US$40-50, there are 3 hotels and if you are looking for a free nap you have some reviews about where and how to do it.
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Where can I relax in O Hare?
O'Hare's free yoga room is the perfect place for passengers looking for a quiet place to relax, unwind, and find their Zen. In fact, Chicago O'Hare was one of the first airports in the country to offer yoga facilities to weary travelers. The room comes equipped with floor-to-ceiling mirrors and frosted glass windows.Which airport has sleeping pods?
A few of the major airports to do so include John F. Kennedy Airport (GoSleep pods), Singapore Changi Airport (snooze lounges), London Heathrow Airport (No 1 Lounges and Yotelair), Seoul Incheon Airport (Nap Zones), Helsinki Vantaa Airport (GoSleep pods), and Munich Airport (NapCabs). However, the list goes on.What can I do with a 5 hour layover in Chicago?
10 Things to do on a layover at Chicago O'Hare Airport- Eat like a local. Chicago is known for its international dining scene, and that extends to its airport. ...
- Relax in an airport lounge. ...
- Go shopping. ...
- Browse the art. ...
- Hit the gym and freshen up. ...
- Enjoy a spa treatment. ...
- Yoga. ...
- Go sightseeing.
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It's hard to find good info on spots in the airport, but Foursquare does mention:
New privacy station with nice seats and power (free) near Johnny Rockets between T1 & T2
if you're looking for a place to nap and recharge (pun intended), this may be it.
Apparently, several of the departure gates also include arm-less benches (airport sleepers' dream!)
But possibly the most useful in terms of lounges, as you were asking:
Did you know you can buy a one day pass at any United Club? The C concourse location is pretty roomy, has a "quiet" room, decent wines, clean bathrooms. And, means not waiting out a delay at the gate.
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