Jan. 18--Between the throngs of travelers and frequent delays, flying in or out of O'Hare can make a traveler feel like they need a good nap. Now they can have one without leaving the airport.
As part of a massive plan to bring in new revenue, the nation's second-busiest airport will soon feature Minute Suites -- resembling mini-hotel rooms in terminals.
Up to 29 suites will include a daybed/sofa, desk, television and a computer with Internet access. They also have individual thermostast and adjustable sound suppression systems. An hour will cost $30, or travelers can stay overnight for $120.
Five Minute Suites are at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (the country's busiest,) and 13 at Philadelphia International Airport. They also are set to open at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Minute Suites co-founder and CEO David Solomon, a Chicago native, said business travelers are the company's "bread and butter" but said he also sees use by plenty of passengers on delayed flights.
The rooms are part of a plan to generate $5.6 million in new annual revenue for the city. There are nine other deals included in a proposal currently in front of the City Council, including plans for a spa and massage space and a number of other chain stores to be constructed throughout the airport.
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