BWI To Open Relaxation Rooms

For travelers with connections or delays, or travelers who just arrive early for their flight, BWI Marshall Airport will soon have space for passengers to relax, work or even take a nap.

The Maryland Board of Public Works on Wednesday approved a contract to bring Minute Suites to BWI. The company has six locations at airports in Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth and Philadelphia.

“We work hard to provide excellent customer service and amenities for our passengers,” Ricky Smith, the airport's executive director, said in a statement. “Minute Suites will offer a private, relaxing space for our passengers to work or rest before a flight. This unique service will improve the travel experience.”

The BWI location will have five relaxation and workstation rooms on Concourse C, accessible to passengers on Southwest and American airlines. Southwest is the largest carrier at BWI. Passengers on other airlines will have to exit and clear security to access the D and E concourses.

Construction is set to begin this fall.

“Minute Suites is excited to be finally landing at BWI,” said Daniel Solomon, co-founder and director of Minute Suites. “We look forward to serving the passengers at this busy hub airport for Southwest Airlines.”

Minute Suites currently charges travelers $42 to use one of its rooms for an hour and $10.50 per 15-minute increment after that.

In addition to Minute Suites, BWI also offers the gym ROAM Fitness and the traditional lounge, The Club, both on the D Concourse. British Airways operates the Chesapeake Club Lounge on Concourse E for business class and first-class passengers on its service to London.