Arriving IAD 12:57 a.m; leaving IAD 11:59 a.m. next day: what would you do?
Aug 16, 2006, 7:25 pm
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Arriving IAD 12:57 a.m; leaving IAD 11:59 a.m. same day: what would you do?
I'm scheduled to be in IAD from late in the evening (12:57 a.m) leaving 11:59 a.m (the same morning).
Given this, would you opt to
a) hang out in the airport
b) try to go somewhere outside the airport and get back in time for the flight?
c) try to sleep somewhere affordably?
Any ideas? Coffee shops/all night museums/cheap sleeps? I have no commitments beyond my flights.
Given this, would you opt to
a) hang out in the airport
b) try to go somewhere outside the airport and get back in time for the flight?
c) try to sleep somewhere affordably?
Any ideas? Coffee shops/all night museums/cheap sleeps? I have no commitments beyond my flights.
Last edited by kennethfine; Aug 16, 2006 at 7:59 pm Reason: clarifying the same day (morning) departure
Aug 16, 2006, 7:37 pm
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Originally Posted by kennethfine
I'm scheduled to be in IAD from late in the evening (11:57 a.m) leaving 11:59 a.m (the same morning).
Given this, would you opt to
a) hang out in the airport
b) try to go somewhere outside the airport and get back in time for the flight?
c) try to sleep somewhere affordably?
Any ideas? Coffee shops/all night museums/cheap sleeps? I have no commitments beyond my flights.
Given this, would you opt to
a) hang out in the airport
b) try to go somewhere outside the airport and get back in time for the flight?
c) try to sleep somewhere affordably?
Any ideas? Coffee shops/all night museums/cheap sleeps? I have no commitments beyond my flights.
I'd rather Priceline a hotel and/or if push comes to shove get a rental car, drive downtown and hang out at some latenight restaurant or coffeeshop around Georgetown or Dupont Circle.
Aug 16, 2006, 7:47 pm
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
Definitely not "a".
I'd rather Priceline a hotel and/or if push comes to shove get a rental car, drive downtown and hang out at some latenight restaurant or coffeeshop around Georgetown or Dupont Circle.
I'd rather Priceline a hotel and/or if push comes to shove get a rental car, drive downtown and hang out at some latenight restaurant or coffeeshop around Georgetown or Dupont Circle.
I haven't been to Dulles. Is it nice or not? My impression is that it's way out in the boonies, which would make it harder to find something interesting nearby.
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Aug 16, 2006, 7:54 pm
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Check out a local hotel - there is a cheap Marriott not too far away (with a shuttle). It was under $100.
For that long a layover, grab a room. (this spoken as a person who has slept in some of the finer airports in the world
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For that long a layover, grab a room. (this spoken as a person who has slept in some of the finer airports in the world
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Aug 16, 2006, 7:56 pm
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Originally Posted by kennethfine
I'm scheduled to be in IAD from late in the evening (11:57 a.m) leaving 11:59 a.m (the same morning).
Given this, would you opt to
a) hang out in the airport
b) try to go somewhere outside the airport and get back in time for the flight?
c) try to sleep somewhere affordably?
Any ideas? Coffee shops/all night museums/cheap sleeps? I have no commitments beyond my flights.
Given this, would you opt to
a) hang out in the airport
b) try to go somewhere outside the airport and get back in time for the flight?
c) try to sleep somewhere affordably?
Any ideas? Coffee shops/all night museums/cheap sleeps? I have no commitments beyond my flights.
Aug 16, 2006, 7:58 pm
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Originally Posted by MapleLeaf
Check out a local hotel - there is a cheap Marriott not too far away (with a shuttle). It was under $100.
For that long a layover, grab a room. (this spoken as a person who has slept in some of the finer airports in the world)
For that long a layover, grab a room. (this spoken as a person who has slept in some of the finer airports in the world
)I could chill/rest/sleep until ~6, and then get some work done at the AC if security is not overvigilant.
-KF
Aug 16, 2006, 7:59 pm
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Originally Posted by kennethfine
One other data point: I have an Admirals Club membership; the IAD AC opens at 6 a.m.
I haven't been to Dulles. Is it nice or not? My impression is that it's way out in the boonies, which would make it harder to find something interesting nearby.
I haven't been to Dulles. Is it nice or not? My impression is that it's way out in the boonies, which would make it harder to find something interesting nearby.
Aug 16, 2006, 8:00 pm
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Originally Posted by kennethfine
Too much, I'm accustomed to hostelling prices. Absent any amusements near the airport, does Dulles close and/or kick folks out?
I could chill/rest/sleep until ~6, and then get some work done at the AC if security is not overvigilant.
-KF
I could chill/rest/sleep until ~6, and then get some work done at the AC if security is not overvigilant.
-KF
There's a site called "sleepingatairports.com" or something like that. They'd know more than me about being at IAD overnight. During the days, it's not great fun; I can't imagine it being any better at night.
Aug 16, 2006, 8:01 pm
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Originally Posted by sany2
Im confused. 11:57 in the evening (PM) of day A and leaving 11:59 in the monring (AM) of day B, or 11:57 AM on day A and 11:59 AM on day B? Or 12:57 AM day A and 11:57 AM day A?
Logan had the all-night Duncan Donuts action, and a choice blue carpet to curl up on. Does IAD have any similar luxuries?
-KF
Aug 16, 2006, 8:03 pm
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
You can priceline a hotel for the $40-50 range and/or get a rental car for $20 or bucks.
Aug 16, 2006, 8:09 pm
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
There's a site called "sleepingatairports.com" or something like that. They'd know more than me about being at IAD overnight.
http://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/washington.htm
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Aug 16, 2006, 9:14 pm
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It's too bad the hours are such that you cannot really see anything. Nearby Dulles is the Udvar Hazy center, part of the National Air and Space museum. I went a few years ago and thought it was great. They don't open until 10 am, though, so you are out of luck. Given that, I might just Priceline a hotel.
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I wouldn't recommend sleeping at the airport. Your best (and probably least expensive) option is to priceline a hotel near the airport - probably can get away with one of $40 or $50. Dulles is about 30 miles from downtown DC and a cab will cost you almost $70. A rental car definitely is the least expensive option. No public transport into the city is available at 1:00 am, but Super Shuttles would be. There is nothing of interest anywhere near IAD that would be open at the time you'll be there.