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Amsterdam (AMS) Lounge - Star Alliance
Non-schengen lounge
Swissport’s Aspire 41 lounge (contracted lounge -- used by UA)
Location:Terminal 2,D/E/F/G(non schengen)
Opening hours: DAILY 06:00-23:00
Other options
Amsterdam (AMS) Lounge - Star Alliance
The Star Alliance Lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, the latest addition to the Star Alliance lounge line up, located in the Schengen area, offers a contemporary design with uniquely Dutch details where guests are invited to sit back and relax or make use of the sophisticated workspaces.
The serviced bar offers offers guests a wide range of drinks and refreshments in the afternoons and evenings, while the kitchen and buffet offer a range of hot and cold meal options with a local twist..
The serviced bar offers offers guests a wide range of drinks and refreshments in the afternoons and evenings, while the kitchen and buffet offer a range of hot and cold meal options with a local twist..
Swissport’s Aspire 41 lounge (contracted lounge -- used by UA)
Location:Terminal 2,D/E/F/G(non schengen)
Opening hours: DAILY 06:00-23:00
Other options
AMS lounge options for the UA traveler, *A Schengen; Aspire, non-Schengen + Polaris
Apr 1, 2014, 9:34 am
#31
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: SEA
Posts: 282
Was there 2 days ago. It is in fact 41. It's about a 10-15 min walk from the lounge to the UA gates. I stopped in for a quick breakfast as I wasn't sure if my UG would clear (it did as soon as I walked out of the lounge).
When I walked it, it was just a few croissants, slices of cheese, and cereal. However, as I walked out, they had just put out a pot of soup and meats and cheeses.
However, I did think the "liquor" wall was pretty cool. Here's a picture of it:
When I walked it, it was just a few croissants, slices of cheese, and cereal. However, as I walked out, they had just put out a pot of soup and meats and cheeses.
However, I did think the "liquor" wall was pretty cool. Here's a picture of it:
Apr 1, 2014, 10:49 am
#32
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: Mileage Plus 1K; Marriott Platinum; Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,355
Was there 2 days ago. It is in fact 41. It's about a 10-15 min walk from the lounge to the UA gates. I stopped in for a quick breakfast as I wasn't sure if my UG would clear (it did as soon as I walked out of the lounge).
When I walked it, it was just a few croissants, slices of cheese, and cereal. However, as I walked out, they had just put out a pot of soup and meats and cheeses.
However, I did think the "liquor" wall was pretty cool. ...
When I walked it, it was just a few croissants, slices of cheese, and cereal. However, as I walked out, they had just put out a pot of soup and meats and cheeses.
However, I did think the "liquor" wall was pretty cool. ...
Apr 1, 2014, 11:17 am
#33
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
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At AMS, I would get a quiche at Boulangerie Paul. The lounge is out of the way and completely unimpressive.
Apr 1, 2014, 11:33 am
#34
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: Mileage Plus 1K; Marriott Platinum; Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,355
Cereal, croissants and tea will be just fine for me. I can't believe that this lounge is less impressive than the United Club at PHL, for example. Guess I'm curious to see for myself.
Apr 1, 2014, 6:15 pm
#35
Join Date: Nov 2013
Programs: UA 1K; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Gold
Posts: 218
I suppose when you put it that way it's marginally better. I would suspect most of our viewpoints are comparing against other major city European lounges (primarily LH group offerings comes to mind) which seem to offer a lot better quality and quantity.
Apr 1, 2014, 8:42 pm
#36
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SEA
Programs: UA AS DL Hyatt SPG/Bonvoy HHonors
Posts: 2,008
While it's OK compared to United Clubs, it is otherwise among the worst international lounges I've experienced as a *G. Crowded with poor seating, poor food, no newspapers. It's also hard to find and inconvenient. And nowhere near the gates UA uses nor on the way between the logical immigration entrance and the UA gates.
Apr 1, 2014, 8:55 pm
#37
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While it's OK compared to United Clubs, it is otherwise among the worst international lounges I've experienced as a *G. Crowded with poor seating, poor food, no newspapers. It's also hard to find and inconvenient. And nowhere near the gates UA uses nor on the way between the logical immigration entrance and the UA gates.
Sometimes the pursuit of lounge just makes no sense at all.
Apr 1, 2014, 9:10 pm
#38
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air
Programs: UA GS 1.7MM, AA 2.1MM, EK, BA, SQ, CX, Marriot LT, Accor P
Posts: 6,319
Apr 3, 2014, 7:08 am
#39
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K (.25MM) IHG Platinum Elite, SPG Platinum, Marriott Gold
Posts: 123
I was also in no rush to get back to ORD and figured might as well get the extra 2k PQM, cause who's ever in a rush to be back in Chicago in late November...
Sep 24, 2014, 3:19 pm
#40
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 239
servisair lounge at ams
Looks like the regular *A Servisair lounge at ams has shower facilities, but they might cost extra? Since this lounge serves a huge range of customers, I wasn't sure if the shower costs apply to everyone... any folks know how showers work there for a *A Gold?
Sep 24, 2014, 3:30 pm
#41
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: CLE
Programs: UA 1K MM, DL Plat
Posts: 982
I've never been offered a shower there on check-in, and the way that they have things set up, I'd be extremely surprised if *G got you any special treatment. Those Servisair lounges are pretty much multi-airline mosh pits. Was last connecting through there in July, and every indication was that anyone who wanted to use one had to pay. (Honestly, the lounge itself isn't that great, and Schiphol in general isn't a bad airport to just hang out in...)
That said, if AMS is your destination and you're in J or F, there is an official Arrivals arrangement with the Mercure and Sheraton hotels. You basically get 2 hours in a hotel room to shower and freshen up. You can check in with the concierge/agent in the lounge prior to departure, and they'll give you the details. (*G won't work for that, though!)
That said, if AMS is your destination and you're in J or F, there is an official Arrivals arrangement with the Mercure and Sheraton hotels. You basically get 2 hours in a hotel room to shower and freshen up. You can check in with the concierge/agent in the lounge prior to departure, and they'll give you the details. (*G won't work for that, though!)
Sep 24, 2014, 3:35 pm
#42
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That said, if AMS is your destination and you're in J or F, there is an official Arrivals arrangement with the Mercure and Sheraton hotels. You basically get 2 hours in a hotel room to shower and freshen up. You can check in with the concierge/agent in the lounge prior to departure, and they'll give you the details. (*G won't work for that, though!)
Sep 24, 2014, 3:45 pm
#43
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: CLE
Programs: UA 1K MM, DL Plat
Posts: 982