A crashpad is shared housing accomodations 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.
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.
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.
Vegas Landing was created with the intention of being a “high-end” crashpad. We opened in March 2019 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, workout area, 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 a Projection TV that covers almost the entire wall for you to enjoy movie night alone or with friends. Guests are welcome to enjoy the community features with you. We even have a popcorn maker!
Vegas Landing has all cold beds, so your bed is for you only. Some rooms are coed, and some are male/female specific. We added plenty of personal storage space for your belongings. We provide bedding, towels, personal lights, fans, and plugs. We also provide laundry soap, toilet paper, basic spices, condiments, and so on. We have tried to think of everything you could need or want to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Although a crashpad is not your home, and being away from home can be a struggle at times, we strive to help you feel welcome and as much at home as possible. We are continuously looking to improve and have plans for other features to be added soon.
Vegas landing has an on-site manager who lives at the crashpad with her husband. She is the mother of the crashpad owner. Their bedroom is separate from the crasher’s bedrooms, and she does her best to be non-intrusive and respectful of everyone there. At the same time, she is there to ensure the safety, security, and cleanliness of the home and has been tasked with stocking and maintaining the place. She is also there to ensure everyone complies with the crashpad rules. This is essential for the peace and comfort of all crashers, and many have expressed gratitude for her work in keeping the crashpad a great place to be. It must be noted that the manager has a dog. The dog is a small to medium sized American Eskimo with longer hair. He has a doggie door to the backyard but mostly stays in the manager’s room and office. He is not allowed upstairs at any time, nor is he allowed in the common areas except for the occasional traveling between the bedroom to the office while accompanied by his owner. He has never bitten anyone, but we recommend that you be introduced to him by the manager (his owner) before attempting to interact with him.
We know finding a good crashpad can be a challenging task. Especially with all the different types out there. We hope you can tell from our photos and descriptions that we have put a lot of work into ensuring Vegas Landing is one of the premier crashpads in Las Vegas. We researched for over a year before we opened and talked to quite a few flight attendants, pilots, and other crashpad owners for their input on what makes a great crashpad. Armed with this knowledge, we set out to provide a high quality, no drama, beautiful, and peaceful place to be. We hope to talk to you soon and look forward to having you join our “family”.