San Francisco - horrid itinerary! SFO facilities questions

Hi all,

I had to book a last minute TPAC with a terrible itinerary. I will be in SFO overnight. I did a search but am still confused about the shower situation.

I am a 1P traveling paid BE (Z). I am PE on CO and DM on Delta.

Where can I shower?

Also, where is the best place to catch a few winks in the dark predawn hours?

Thanks for any info!

Depending on the arrival time, you should be able to shower at the Singapore SKL. It is a star alliance gold lounge, so with an onward F/C BP you should be able to gain access. It is in international terminal G, which is also connected to terminal 3. (And terminal 1 via secure bus)

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/san-francisco/862153-shower-sfo.html?highlight=shower

There's also Freshen Up!
"International Terminal, inside Freshen Up!, located pre-security in the Main Hall
hours: daily, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m."

Edit: cblaisd beat me to it.

You might also want to consider getting a hotel room.

I will just spend $50 get a hotel room. Overnight in any US airport is no fun.

Depending on low long you will be in SFO overnight, you might want to consider an airport hotel. Try Priceline if more than a few hours.

UA RCC's do not have showers, only the IFL and Arrivals lounge, neither of which will be available to you outbound.

If you gave more details about your itinerary, we could offer more suggestions.

Depending on the arrival time, you should be able to shower at the Singapore SKL. It is a star alliance gold lounge, so with an onward F/C BP you should be able to gain access. It is in international terminal G, which is also connected to terminal 3. (And terminal 1 via secure bus)

No more access for UA pax.

No more access for UA pax.

I know you can't get in with *G card, but can you get into the SKL with a RCC card?

I know you can't get in with *G card, but can you get into the SKL with a RCC card?

RCC is reciprocal with CO PC and US Airways whateveritisclub. Not with other * G airlines, IIRC.

No more access for UA pax.

Not exactly true. My understanding is you can get SKL access if you are departing on an international flight (not clear if Canada counts) as a *G or in business class +. That's what the lounge dragon told me last week, anyway.

If you are on any kind of domestic flight (even if connecting to intl), no dice.

No more access for UA pax.

This is an international itinerary--not a domestic itinerary.

Depending on low long you will be in SFO overnight, you might want to consider an airport hotel. Try Priceline if more than a few hours.


Don't even need to use priceline, I just stayed at Red Roof Inn by SFO for $50, and I got that rate from its own website. The rooms are better than Days Inn or Comfort Inn. All I need is a room to sleep for 6 hours.


Not exactly true. My understanding is you can get SKL access if you are departing on an international flight (not clear if Canada counts) as a *G or in business class +. That's what the lounge dragon told me last week, anyway.

If you are on any kind of domestic flight (even if connecting to intl), no dice.

This is an international itinerary--not a domestic itinerary.


Yes departing international same day, but not departing next day, OP mention about overnight in SFO, OP's international flight not departing til next day, not unless OP is departing SQ1 to HKG.

As this has more to do with SFO facilities and lodging, please follow as the thread moves to the Travel->San Francisco forum. Ocn Vw 1K, Moderator, United and TravelBuzz forums.

Thanks to all who replied!

I had no problem accessing the Singapore Lounge as a 1P flying business (I'm new to United is International Business "C" class?) I had a Z fare.

They had very nice food, clean showerroom, and nice big towels. Too bad the water never got hot!