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Newark Airport Sleeping Pods

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If you’re flying through Newark Airport which lies to the West of New York’s JFK, you may not have a lot of sleeping or rest options but this guide will assist you with what you can opt for. Newark Airport handles about a third of JFK’s traffic volume annually and is considerably busy for its 3 terminals if you’re connecting a flight here, you may be wondering if a sleeping pod or sleep capsules are available in this airport. First, let me explain the concept of sleeping pods.

What is a sleeping pod?

A sleeping pod is a self-contained and enclosed structure that provides passengers with comfort, privacy, security, and convenience. They are the perfect alternatives to hotel rooms or other sleeping places in an airport as they are compact and cost-effective. These sleeping pods are equipped with basic amenities like comfortable pillows & blankets, charging points for laptops/phones, internet access in most cases, and even a TV/audio system. Some pods also provide a place to store your luggage and some even have showers too!

Are there sleeping pods at Newark Airport?

Unfortunately, providers of pay-per-sleep-session providers such as Minute Suites have not expanded to Newark Airport. That’s not all, the airport is also the least equipped for travelers looking for good sleep/nap locations in this airport. There are sleeping pods in other East Coast Airports such as LaGuardia and JFK and anticipate that Newark Airport will be launching soon.

So where can I sleep at Newark Airport?

Although some passengers have found it uncomfortable, it is possible to sleep in seats without armrests in Terminals A and B at Newark Airport. The airport permits passengers to spend overnight hours in the public pre-security area of the terminals.

If you can’t find any available airport chairs, you have the option to lie down on the floor. However, most chairs in airports are fastened to the floor and don’t have armrests. Therefore, you may need to lie on the cold floor if you want to stretch out. To make it more comfortable, you can bring extra layers or a sleeping pad. Terminal B is generally considered to be one of the nicer terminals, particularly inside the Security area.

Remember to bring your own sleeping bag, mats, hoodie, gloves, blanket, and other gear for warmth if you plan to sleep on the floor at night. These items may not always be available. EWR is also less noisy at night compared to during the day. This may only be worth it if you have an overnight layover and don’t want to book hotels.

Hotel at Newark Airport to Sleep:

The Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott is located on the grounds of the Newark Liberty International Airport at 1 Hotel Rd, Newark, NJ 07114, United States. You can contact them at +1 973-623-0006. They provide a free airport shuttle from the ground floor. Here is a link to their Booking page and a link to their Tripadvisor page.

The Hilton Newark Airport is located at 1170 Spring St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201. You can contact them at (908) 351-3900. They offer a free shuttle to the airport and are situated just 1.6 km away from Newark Airport. Here is a link to their Booking page and their link to their TripAdvisor page.

The Hampton Inn Newark Airport, located at 450 Rte 1 and 9 S, Newark, NJ 07114, can be reached at (973) 242-0900. It is only 1.6 kilometers away and provides free shuttles to and from the airport. Check out their Bookings.com page here and their Tripadvisor page here.

The Crowne Plaza Newark Airport is a hotel located at 901 Spring St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201. You can contact them at (908) 527-1600. The hotel is situated 2.09 km away from the airport and provides a free shuttle service. It costs less than $150 a night.

The Best Western Plus hotel is located at 101 International Way in Newark, NJ 07114. You can contact them at (973) 621-6200. It is 2.09 km away from the airport and offers a free shuttle service.

You may consider Howard Johnson by Wyndham Newark Airport as another airport option. It is situated at 20 Frontage Rd, Newark, NJ 07114, with a distance of only 2.73 km from Newark Airport. You can contact them at (973) 536-0482. They also provide a free airport shuttle service at less than $130 a night.

Newark Airport Sleep and Fly:

Sleep and Fly programs are becoming increasingly popular among travelers as they offer convenience and cost savings. This service allows travelers to park their cars in a secure lot close to the airport, take a shuttle bus to the terminal, and return when they land from their flight. The Best Western Plus Newark Airport is one of few hotels that offers this service at its hotel located at 101 International Way, Newark, NJ 07114. You can contact them at (973) 621-6200.

For more information, visit their website or call their reservations line. They offer discounted parking rates and a shuttle bus to the airport terminals when they return from their flight as part of this service.

FAQs

Is Newark Airport open 24/7?

Yes, Newark Airport is open 24/7 but you may not be allowed to sleep or stay past security area as it closes at 11 and reopens at 4 am.

Are there sleeping pods at Newark Airport?

No, unfortunately providers of pay-per-sleep session providers such as Minute Suites have not expanded to Newark Airport yet.

Where can I sleep at Newark Airport?

You may sleep in seats without armrests in Terminals A and B at the airport. Alternatively, you can stay at one of the nearby hotels such as the Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott, Hilton Newark Airport, Hampton Inn Newark Airport or Crowne Plaza Newark Airport.

Does Newark Airport offer sleep and fly programs?

Yes, the Best Western Plus hotel located at 101 International Way in Newark offers a sleep and fly program which allows travelers to park their cars in a secure lot, take a shuttle bus to the terminal, and return when they land from their flight.

Are there showers available at Newark Airport?

At this time, there are no sleeping pods available so showers are not available either. However some of the nearby hotels offer shower facilities. For example, the Hilton Newark Airport offers guests access to its fitness center, which includes a steam room and showers.

Centurion Lounge at SFO

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In November 2014, American Express announced the opening of its first West Coast Centurion Lounge at the San Francisco International Airport. This lounge, like all Centurion Lounges, is reserved for American Express Platinum Card and Centurion members who can access the lounge with their cards. This was American Express’ 4th lounge in the US and has since expanded now to more locations. Other lounges on the West Coast have since been opened by AmEx including LAX.

Here is a link to the press release of the lounge opening back in 2014.

In 2014, the lounge was initially 8,200 square feet when it opened. However, American Express recently announced the reopening of the lounge in December 2022 with an expansion that doubled its size to 16,000 square feet. During the COVID pandemic closure, they utilized the opportunity to expand the lounge in anticipation of a surge in travel after the pandemic.

The 2014 lounge was pretty crowded and really excited about the new spacious lounge here.

Below is an image from flyertalk forum of the lounge back in 2014;

New Centurion Lounge Reopen at SFO

Before the Pandemic, if you flew through SFO, you would have experienced long wait times to access the lounge. Due to this, the card issuer decided to close the lounge in September 2022 for renovations.Below is an image of the expanded layout of the new lounge.

The lounge was closed for only 4 months and was reopened at the end of December 2022 on December 31st. Below is an image of a more spacious lounge opened and taken by thepointsguy;