Originally Posted by
sc001
I would say it’s all about how they divide and segment the space inside. Does it feel premium if it’s just one large dining hall? No. But it doesn’t seem to be set up that way. I’d rather it be large, well-designed with thoughtful areas, and no lines to get in, than small for the sake of being small.
Agreed. ATL B, for example, has the ambience of an interstate rest stop (wasn't always that way when it first opened, but has been for a few years now). Same with SEA nowadays. ATL E is segmented somewhat, but I find the bar and check in being central mean noise radiates throughout the space. Some of the more recently built clubs (LGA, LAX, ORD) have more natural segmentation built in--though even they, and especially the new MSP club, have the "dining hall" feel to me. AUS, for being a small club, is nicely segmented, the BOS satellite and new one in E aren't bad either. Of course, there are limitations based on the space they have to work with in the airport.