WHAT IS A CRASHPAD
A crashpad is shared housing accommodations for airline crewmembers to use in between work trips. It is mostly used as a temporary place to sleep, shower, eat and rest after commuting in for a work trip or while on reserve waiting to be assigned a trip. It replaces the need for a hotel and therefore can save a great deal on the cost of hotels. A crashpad is not a permanent residence, so it is not a place you move all your belongings and change your mailing address to. Most crashpads require you maintain your permanent residence and use the crashpad only as needed for work.
Two Types of Crashpads
There are two types of crashpads. Those with hot beds and those with cold beds. A hot bed means there are more people who have paid for use of the crashpad than there are beds available. The number of people is determined by the owner based on the fact that not everyone is there every night. You are not assigned a particular bed; you get whichever one is available when you arrive. There is a constant changing of people in each bed, thus the term “hot” bed. Generally, you provide your own linens, and have to make the bed yourself each night as well as remove your bedding each morning. There is usually no space available for you to store any personal belongings, so you take all your items with you when you leave.
A cold bed means your bed is your bed. You don’t have to constantly move around and nobody else is using that bed but you. There are only the number of people in the house as there are number of beds. You can keep the same linens on for as long as you prefer. Some crashpads provide linens and some require you to provide your own. There is also generally storage space available to leave a few items of clothing, toiletries, etc. while you are gone on trips. It’s easier to feel a little more settled with cold beds because you aren’t constantly rotating where you sleep, and you can bring a few extra personal items along with you to stay.
Privacy in Crashpads
There is very little expectation of privacy in crashpads. Some crashpads put as many people as possible in each bedroom, while others only have a few. Either way, there are generally others in the residence with you at any given time. Sometimes a lot of people and sometimes just a few, depending on work schedules. This also means occupants are coming and going at various times of the day and night, using the bathroom/shower, kitchen for meal prep, watching TV, etc. This creates a need for mutual respect and consideration for each other. Rules are vital to peace, comfort, and cleanliness in Crashpads. Nobody wants to have to clean up after another person before they can make their own meal or get woken up when trying to sleep due to an early showtime.
Some crashpads are coed, some are for female only, or pilots only, etc. Some restrict the number of nights you are allowed to be there. Some only allow line holders, or allows those on reserve, but charge more since they will be there more. Some have strict rules on cleanliness and etiquette while a few may allow free reign (and to be honest, chaos). Some provide extra amenities to enjoy while you are there, and some require you to provide everything. It is important to do your research and make sure you choose a crashpad that meets the requirements that are important to you.
What you should know about CrashPad247 Eight Forty West Crashpad
Crashpad247 was created with the intention of being a “high-end” crashpad. We opened with all brand-new flooring, paint, furniture, etc. We added many extra amenities and features for you to enjoy such as a BBQ grill, fire pit, hot tub, and more. We designed custom made beds to ensure sturdiness and comfort for adults. No flimsy bunkbeds that rock and squeak as you climb up them. We purchased comfortable, upgraded mattresses that are extra-long to fit tall adults. We have male or female rooms. All cold beds with your own storage areas for clothing and bath items with additional personal pantry space.