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MSP - Best Lounge options
It looks like I might be going to MSP a few times this year, so I'll try to review each one of the clubs there. But any one who's been to them: Feel free to add on :) But I will try to review PGA Lounge, DL Sky Clubs, Escape and the United Club.
The first will be the Escape Lounge:
Admitted with AX Plat (allowed 2 guests but I went solo) needed AX card, ID and BP Cost without would have been $40 in advance $45 at the door. |
I found the Escape Lounge to be a really nice venue at MSP. Quiet since they moved from PP to Amex/cash, with attentive servers and a variety of seating. I like the natural light and, like you point out, power outlets everywhere. That was great. Regarding the restroom, not only are the closest ones outside the lounge, those are small. I found it worth going downstairs just below the Escape Lounge stairs.
I wasn't there for breakfast, so I appreciate your insights. The lunch options are very good (better than the Delta SkyClub) - they have hot sliders (like cubanos, and pulled pork) in addition to the crudite and dips. Coffee is acceptable. |
MSP Lounges - Delta Sky Club
I just want to say a word about the Delta Sky Club at MSP. There is one located at the end of concourse F that has no view whatsoever. Since typically, but not always, this one is nearest your gate if you're flying Delta a lot of people use this lounge and it is very crowded.
There is another Delta Sky club near gate C10 that is much nicer IMHO and much less crowded and it has a nice view of airport operations. Typically, but not always, it is a long walk to this lounge. There is an elevated walkway that shortcuts between concourse G and C and comes out at almost right at gate C10, should you find yourself arriving in concourse G, Bob |
Originally Posted by BobBell
(Post 29448265)
There is another Delta Sky club near gate C10 that is much nicer IMHO and much less crowded and it has a nice view of airport operations.
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Originally Posted by krazykanuck
(Post 29449262)
That's my preferred SC at MSP. I like the old school Northwest style with the fireplaces, big leather chairs, self serve bar.
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My favorite MSP lounge is Escape. It is close to the PGA Lounge which actually offers a food voucher good at a bunch of different restaurants. For what it is worth, I really like the French Meadow Bakery & Cafe which is on their list. The MSP UA Club has the best bar at the airport---great views of planes and sports, and feels delightfully cozy.
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MSP - Best Lounge options for Amex Plat flying Delta
I have a 3 hour layover at MSP coming up and I know they've added some new lounges to MSP, in the past I've always used the DL Skyclub but curious if anyone recommends the Escape lounge or the PGA lounge.
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I haven't been to either of the new ones, but from what I understand the PGA Lounge gives you a $15 voucher for food that can be used in the lounge or a couple of the near by restaurants if you wanted a heartier meal than the Skyclub is likely to offer. Personally I quite like the Skyclub that still has the old Northwest feel to it with the big windows, leather chairs, and self serve bar.
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When I fly through Minneapolis I high tail it to the PGA lounge to get the food voucher; I then walk downstairs to the French Meadow Cafe and place an order for a sandwich to eat onboard. The French Meadow Cafe tends to take about 20-30 minutes to prepare the sandwich. I then visit the adjacent Escape Lounge and eat a meal if hungry, or order drinks, in 20 minutes I pick up the sandwich. Then if my flight is closer to one of the DL clubs I'll head over there. For what it is worth, I think that the Minneapolis United Club has one of the most social bars in the system. For what it is worth, I like the MSP C-concourse Delta Club more.
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Originally Posted by worldwidedreamer
(Post 29887841)
When I fly through Minneapolis I high tail it to the PGA lounge to get the food voucher; I then walk downstairs to the French Meadow Cafe and place an order for a sandwich to eat onboard. The French Meadow Cafe tends to take about 20-30 minutes to prepare the sandwich. I then visit the adjacent Escape Lounge and eat a meal if hungry, or order drinks, in 20 minutes I pick up the sandwich. Then if my flight is closer to one of the DL clubs I'll head over there. For what it is worth, I think that the Minneapolis United Club has one of the most social bars in the system. For what it is worth, I like the MSP C-concourse Delta Club more.
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I like the Escape lounge very much. On my two trips it was quiet, the food was good, and there are power plugs everywhere. The only downside is that the bathroom is not in the lounge. One of those two trips I was flying DeltaOne so I also had Skyclub access. The Skyclub was packed, so it was loud and the food options weren't impressive (salad and a lukewarm mac & cheese, if I'm recalling correctly).
Originally Posted by worldwidedreamer
(Post 29887841)
When I fly through Minneapolis I high tail it to the PGA lounge to get the food voucher; I then walk downstairs to the French Meadow Cafe and place an order for a sandwich to eat onboard. The French Meadow Cafe tends to take about 20-30 minutes to prepare the sandwich. I then visit the adjacent Escape Lounge and eat a meal if hungry, or order drinks, in 20 minutes I pick up the sandwich. Then if my flight is closer to one of the DL clubs I'll head over there. For what it is worth, I think that the Minneapolis United Club has one of the most social bars in the system. For what it is worth, I like the MSP C-concourse Delta Club more.
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Originally Posted by Gig103
(Post 29900004)
I like the Escape lounge very much. On my two trips it was quiet, the food was good, and there are power plugs everywhere. The only downside is that the bathroom is not in the lounge. One of those two trips I was flying DeltaOne so I also had Skyclub access. The Skyclub was packed, so it was loud and the food options weren't impressive (salad and a lukewarm mac & cheese, if I'm recalling correctly).
I haven't used the PGA Lounge w/ priority pass -- are you saying the $15 voucher is good anywhere in the airport? Or were you just recommending a good place to get a sandwich? Helpful either way, just trying to learn for my next MSP visit. |
Originally Posted by worldwidedreamer
(Post 29906099)
The PGA Lounge gives a $15 voucher which is valid at several vendors in the immediate vicinity, but not elsewhere in the airport. (I think the PGA lounge bar, the PGA golf simulator, Ike's Grill, and the French Meadow Cafe are on the list.) The French Meadow Cafe is "Grab & Go" which means I can have a snack or drinks at the Escape lounge, and then pick up a sandwich/salad/kombucha for the flight. It is quite slow, so totally not worth it if pressed for time.
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Glad I stumbled across this -- passing through MSP in a couple weeks (which somehow I've never done as a DL FF) -- great tip about the PGA, will definitely take advantage of this en route to the SC
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I have just merged two threads with more-or-less the same theme, and deleted (with thanks) a post which would now give a circular reference.
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