Shower at OS lounge in VIE?
Sep 3, 2008, 4:29 am
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I don't think it does, unless it's changed in the last 2 months? The non-Schengen Business Lounge upstairs has *one* shower, which is nice, but there's often a waiting list of people first thing in the morning - I recommend you go there and mention to the receptionist the moment you arrive!
I think there is also a shower in the Schengen SEN lounge, but I didn't see it last time I was there
I think there is also a shower in the Schengen SEN lounge, but I didn't see it last time I was there
Sep 3, 2008, 4:58 am
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I don't think it does, unless it's changed in the last 2 months? The non-Schengen Business Lounge upstairs has *one* shower, which is nice, but there's often a waiting list of people first thing in the morning - I recommend you go there and mention to the receptionist the moment you arrive!
I think there is also a shower in the Schengen SEN lounge, but I didn't see it last time I was there
I think there is also a shower in the Schengen SEN lounge, but I didn't see it last time I was there
Sep 3, 2008, 7:36 am
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Sep 4, 2008, 6:44 am
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The shower in the non-schengen FTL lounge is always absolutely freezing when I have used it in the morning. So much so that I actually tried the difference between maximum hot and fully cold to see if there was one. I found that it did get colder (do they chill the water or something?).
Perhaps it takes several hours after the terminal opens to riase the water temperature, but if you are transiting from an asia flight arriving early in the morning be prepared for the shower experience.
I normally endure it by putting only a small part of my body under the shower at any point in time so that I don't contract hypothermia
Perhaps it takes several hours after the terminal opens to riase the water temperature, but if you are transiting from an asia flight arriving early in the morning be prepared for the shower experience.
I normally endure it by putting only a small part of my body under the shower at any point in time so that I don't contract hypothermia
Oct 21, 2011, 4:10 pm
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Any updates on the shower situation in the lounges in VIE? The OS website makes no mention of the word "shower".
My no-status partner is looking to do JFK-India in Business class and OS has a decent fare. I assume he'll only have access to the non-Schengen business class lounge, not the Senator lounge? Out of curiosity, are there any meaningful differences in amenities between the lounges?
And I understand there may only be one shower in there that may not get hot water, and potentially a long wait?
I might steer him to another carrier if OS doesn't offer a decent connection experience in the lounge.
My no-status partner is looking to do JFK-India in Business class and OS has a decent fare. I assume he'll only have access to the non-Schengen business class lounge, not the Senator lounge? Out of curiosity, are there any meaningful differences in amenities between the lounges?
And I understand there may only be one shower in there that may not get hot water, and potentially a long wait?
I might steer him to another carrier if OS doesn't offer a decent connection experience in the lounge.
Oct 21, 2011, 6:16 pm
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Any updates on the shower situation in the lounges in VIE? The OS website makes no mention of the word "shower".
My no-status partner is looking to do JFK-India in Business class and OS has a decent fare. I assume he'll only have access to the non-Schengen business class lounge, not the Senator lounge? Out of curiosity, are there any meaningful differences in amenities between the lounges?
And I understand there may only be one shower in there that may not get hot water, and potentially a long wait?
I might steer him to another carrier if OS doesn't offer a decent connection experience in the lounge.
My no-status partner is looking to do JFK-India in Business class and OS has a decent fare. I assume he'll only have access to the non-Schengen business class lounge, not the Senator lounge? Out of curiosity, are there any meaningful differences in amenities between the lounges?
And I understand there may only be one shower in there that may not get hot water, and potentially a long wait?
I might steer him to another carrier if OS doesn't offer a decent connection experience in the lounge.
The main difference is that the BIS lounge has more space, but slightly smaller selection of alcohol (maybe some food, but the difference might have been due to a momentary restocking of some dish).
Oct 23, 2011, 4:41 am
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Don't count on "food" in the OS lounges. While I believe the drink selection is a little nicer compared to LH lounges, I think the food is the worst among the LH, OS, LX lounges!
Rather eat somewhere in one of the eateries in the concourse, they are actually quite nice!
Rather eat somewhere in one of the eateries in the concourse, they are actually quite nice!
Mar 14, 2012, 10:09 am
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The business lounge non-Schengen has a shower. It works fine- you just need to be patient for the hot water to arrive (as in ~10 minutes). Ask for the key at the checkin.
I have never taken a shower in the Schengen area lounges so not sure of the situation there.
I have never taken a shower in the Schengen area lounges so not sure of the situation there.