7 hours at DCA
Jun 9, 2002 | 11:08 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Wheaton, IL, & NYC
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7 hours at DCA
I have a 7-hour overnight layover at DCA, too brief (and too cheap) for a hotel room. Is it possible to spend the night at the airport in reasonable comfort? Having done this in the splendor of Singapore and Schipol, I'm inclined to do this again...but US airports are a different story. Opinions?
Jun 9, 2002 | 11:22 pm
#2
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: SoCal. HH Diamond... AA Plat, CO Silver.
Posts: 1,928
While I can't speak from first-hand experience, I highly doubt that you'll even be allowed to stay on the grounds at all...
DCA is just about the last place that anyone would be allowed to "sack out" overnight.
I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors, but I would suggest looking into some lodging options.
DCA is just about the last place that anyone would be allowed to "sack out" overnight.
I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors, but I would suggest looking into some lodging options.
Jun 10, 2002 | 12:42 am
#4
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
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I've stayed at the Courtyard in Crystal City, across the highway from the airport, using Priceline twice this year. If I recall, I bid $29 and had $5 bonus money, which would be the equivalent to a $34 bid now (plus the $6 priceline fee). This is a 2.5* property. My most recent stay was about 3 weeks ago.