Once I got the crashpad, it increased my QOL. Nothing replaces being home but at least I had a place to hang my hat (literally). It helped me create a routine despite no real control over my life. When i was at the hotel i tried to fly all the time and got frustrated when it didn't happen. I had a great pad in ATL (same locale as above suggestion) and in MSP. It's really nice to have a car if you can swing it.