Abu Dhabi Lounge Access and pay to stay questions
Apr 18, 2023, 10:16 am
#16
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2006
Location: DC
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat
Posts: 597
OP again. For anyone who may be doing a similar itinerary I thought I'd pass along our experience. We ended up bidding and getting an upgrade on the outbound to AUH. On arrival we cleaned up in the lounge and then took a taxi to the St Regis where we left all of our bags with the bell desk. We then left to stroll and have dinner for a few hours. We returned, cleaned up and called a taxi for the return to the airport with a 1.5 hour stop at the Mosque to see/visit at night. It all worked perfectly--didn't have to worry about bag retrieval or timing at the airport. It cost a few extra dollars but was well worth it.
Aug 3, 2023, 12:11 pm
#17
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: New York City
Programs: AA,BNV,HIL
Posts: 879
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OP again. For anyone who may be doing a similar itinerary I thought I'd pass along our experience. We ended up bidding and getting an upgrade on the outbound to AUH. On arrival we cleaned up in the lounge and then took a taxi to the St Regis where we left all of our bags with the bell desk. We then left to stroll and have dinner for a few hours. We returned, cleaned up and called a taxi for the return to the airport with a 1.5 hour stop at the Mosque to see/visit at night. It all worked perfectly--didn't have to worry about bag retrieval or timing at the airport. It cost a few extra dollars but was well worth it.