First Class Lounge Options LHR
Jul 10, 2019, 6:09 am
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First Class Lounge Options LHR
I'll be flying out of T5 at LHR late next week and will be at the airport for nearly 7 hours. Of course, I could just go to the Concord Room, but I've heard mixed reviews. Are there any other One World First Class lounges I should check out at the airport? Am I able to go from T3 to T5 airside?
Jul 10, 2019, 6:10 am
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You could try Galleries First in T5 - right beside the CCR. Or you could slum it in the Business class lounge upstairs.
There's also a Business lounge over at the B gates.
No other OW lounge in T5, though.
There's also a Business lounge over at the B gates.
No other OW lounge in T5, though.
Jul 10, 2019, 6:10 am
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The T5 lounges are listed in the second half of this post: BA Lounge Database | United Kingdom
As the BA First lounge shares the same floor as the Concorde Room, it's easy to shuttle backwards and forwards between the two.
As the BA First lounge shares the same floor as the Concorde Room, it's easy to shuttle backwards and forwards between the two.
Jul 10, 2019, 6:13 am
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Thanks for the quick replies. Assuming it's not very easy to go between T3 and T5. Probably wouldn't be worth my time.
Jul 10, 2019, 6:20 am
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Jul 10, 2019, 6:21 am
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Having said that, you have 5 airside and perhaps 1 landside lounge to try out in T5. Moreover if you have the right of entry into the UK then you have a good amount of time to go to Windsor or South Kensington for a few hours pottering around, which if the weather is nice is probably a better option. Plenty to see and do at both locations and both are about 30 minutes from T5 each way.
Jul 10, 2019, 6:51 am
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Remove lounge invitation
Looks like CCR is the way to go. Excited to try it out! I may consider heading to the city (dependent on weather) but the plan is to get some work done in the lounge before departure.
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Jul 10, 2019, 6:59 am
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If you have an Amex Platinum card, you can also use the Plaza Premium lounge in T5, which is pretty nice and has been pretty empty whenever I’ve tried it.
There’s an Aspire lounge to if you have Priority Pass, but I’ve never tried it.
Both non-OW options of course
There’s an Aspire lounge to if you have Priority Pass, but I’ve never tried it.
Both non-OW options of course
Jul 10, 2019, 7:20 am
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I wouldn't listen to the naysayers (I am one of them though!).
If it is your first time I would use the CCR. If going through T5 don't forget to use the First Class checkin to the far right - it ensures you walk straight into the First lounge. I wouldn't stay there - it is usually packed with business travellers and the food is limited even if you order and don't get the buffet.
Exit left and walk straight into CCR. Get a dining table in one of those stupid enclosed booths and order food and drinks. If it is your first time - it is nice and fun and relaxing. Make the most of it.
I wouldn't bother with wasting your time trying other things.
If it is your first time I would use the CCR. If going through T5 don't forget to use the First Class checkin to the far right - it ensures you walk straight into the First lounge. I wouldn't stay there - it is usually packed with business travellers and the food is limited even if you order and don't get the buffet.
Exit left and walk straight into CCR. Get a dining table in one of those stupid enclosed booths and order food and drinks. If it is your first time - it is nice and fun and relaxing. Make the most of it.
I wouldn't bother with wasting your time trying other things.
Jul 10, 2019, 8:20 am
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I wouldn't listen to the naysayers (I am one of them though!).
If it is your first time I would use the CCR. If going through T5 don't forget to use the First Class checkin to the far right - it ensures you walk straight into the First lounge. I wouldn't stay there - it is usually packed with business travellers and the food is limited even if you order and don't get the buffet.
Exit left and walk straight into CCR. Get a dining table in one of those stupid enclosed booths and order food and drinks. If it is your first time - it is nice and fun and relaxing. Make the most of it.
I wouldn't bother with wasting your time trying other things.
If it is your first time I would use the CCR. If going through T5 don't forget to use the First Class checkin to the far right - it ensures you walk straight into the First lounge. I wouldn't stay there - it is usually packed with business travellers and the food is limited even if you order and don't get the buffet.
Exit left and walk straight into CCR. Get a dining table in one of those stupid enclosed booths and order food and drinks. If it is your first time - it is nice and fun and relaxing. Make the most of it.
I wouldn't bother with wasting your time trying other things.