10hr in EWR w/infant - lounge hopping options?
Oct 25, 2014, 9:02 am
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10hr in EWR w/infant - lounge hopping options?
10 hour layover scheduled in EWR later this year, with wife + 6month old.
I have UC membership, flying in Y (probably) TATL flight on UA.
Is SK the only other *A lounge we can access? Will this be possible in reality, rather than theory?
With 10 hours to kill, might want to explore a little No desire to visit NYC. Other than lounge visiting, anything else 'fun' to do at EWR?
If we are in J does anything change for lounge access?
I have UC membership, flying in Y (probably) TATL flight on UA.
Is SK the only other *A lounge we can access? Will this be possible in reality, rather than theory?
With 10 hours to kill, might want to explore a little No desire to visit NYC. Other than lounge visiting, anything else 'fun' to do at EWR?
If we are in J does anything change for lounge access?
For the sake of all concerned, you'd do better to find a play area at the airport and camp out there for the duration.
Oct 25, 2014, 9:33 am
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Oct 25, 2014, 9:52 am
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Terminal B access: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star-...al-flight.html
There is a smallish sized family room in the large United Club towards gate C120 in terminal C. It has doors you can close and would be a place to camp out if the baby gets restless.
Jersey Gardens outlet mall is about 5 minutes away and you can take a pay shuttle bus from monorail stop P4: http://www.jerseygardens.com/info/information
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There is a smallish sized family room in the large United Club towards gate C120 in terminal C. It has doors you can close and would be a place to camp out if the baby gets restless.
Jersey Gardens outlet mall is about 5 minutes away and you can take a pay shuttle bus from monorail stop P4: http://www.jerseygardens.com/info/information
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Oct 25, 2014, 10:09 am
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I was going to recommend this - the Marriott is onsite at the airport and it has a pool / fitness center although at 6 months probably not needed. You will likely be quite tired - having a room might be a nice break for all of you... There really is no good long term area at EWR - this is where ORD is actually much better - but again at 6 months old not much they can do but eat, sleep, and cry...
Oct 25, 2014, 10:42 am
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I was going to recommend this - the Marriott is onsite at the airport and it has a pool / fitness center although at 6 months probably not needed. You will likely be quite tired - having a room might be a nice break for all of you... There really is no good long term area at EWR - this is where ORD is actually much better - but again at 6 months old not much they can do but eat, sleep, and cry...
Oct 25, 2014, 12:10 pm
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Oct 25, 2014, 12:28 pm
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If you're on UA, then you're in Terminal C. The child area is right next to the C2/3 UC. The SK lounge is inaccessible as it's in Terminal B.
Getting to Jersey Gardens isn't so far - but it's a really large shopping mall. Unless you have needs/plans/enjoy shopping for a while (it is cheaper), that will get old quickly and can be annoying with a baby.
Getting to Jersey Gardens isn't so far - but it's a really large shopping mall. Unless you have needs/plans/enjoy shopping for a while (it is cheaper), that will get old quickly and can be annoying with a baby.
Oct 25, 2014, 12:45 pm
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BTW - before recommending Jersey Gardens I'd recommend The Mall at Short Hills. A straight shot west on 78/24 - less than 15 minutes, easily Uber-able and MUCH nicer than Jersey Gardens. It's still a mall though and you made a better choice.
Oct 25, 2014, 12:53 pm
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If the weather is nice, it's pretty easy to take a train into Manhattan and enjoy the City.
Oct 25, 2014, 1:13 pm
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But not much to do there either - at least Jersey Gardens is outlets
Oct 25, 2014, 1:24 pm
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I think Mommy & Daddy would be happy to have a bed and private room at the hotel for a few hours to rest up and then can take turns at the pool (assuming indoor at the Marriot), gym, etc.