A new report by CPAP.com ranked Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as the best United States airport for getting some sleep.
In addition to being No. 1 in the nation, LAX ranked second on the overall North America list. The iconic LA-based airport was revered as top tier for nappers and sleepyheads because of the 24 lounges where travelers can rest their heads.
Sleeping In Airports highlights that LAX has no areas specifically designated for sleeping. However, the source pinpointed several places that could be good for getting some ZZZs. Terminals 6 and 7 were cited as spots that may have armrest-free benches to lay on. Also, behind the Starbucks at Gate 148 in the Tom Bradley International Terminal, there might be “comfortable couches.”
In 2023, several Redditors chimed in with their two cents after a user asked whether she should sleep at LAX during her 9-hour overnight layover or spring for a hotel. The majority suggested she go for the hotel. Commenters noted that the 24-year-old woman would probably be safe sleeping at LAX, but that it wouldn’t be comfortable.
North America’s No. 1 Best Airport For Sleep
CPAP.com claims its study considered many factors while compiling its list of the “Top 20 Most Sleep-Friendly Airports in North America.” Accessibility to lounges, minute suites, and benches without armrests were examined. Things that might help a traveler get the best sleep and be refreshed upon waking were also analyzed. Those factors included massage chairs, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour food options, and more.
The source picked Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) as North America’s best airport for travelers needing good rest.
MEX was ranked No. 1 overall because of its abundance of amenities. It reportedly has nearly 20 food options running 24/7. Moreover, there are said to be “six massage chair areas, and 14 lounges with access to shower facilities.” Notably, four of those 14 lounges are around the clock – ideal for getting slumber at any time.
