Nov 17, 2018, 9:56 am
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
B18 United Club Terminal 1, Concourse B, near Gate B18 **has reopened**
B6 United Club Terminal 1, Concourse B, near Gate B6 5:45 a.m. - 7:45 p.m. **Limited food, but getting increasingly better. Note the reduced operating hours.**
C16 United Club Terminal 1, Concourse C, near Gate C16 **Open as of May 24, 2021 with limited bar service and packaged snacks**
F8 United Club Terminal 2, Concourse F, across from Gate F8 **Opened as of 30 June 2021**
United Polaris lounge - Eligible customers are welcome Terminal 1, C concourse, near Gate C18.
ORD Polaris lounge -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ..
One-Time Passes can now be redeemed at all {ORD} UC location within capacity constraints. Customers are encouraged to use the clubs in B and F concourses as the C concourse club is currently under partial construction, with limited space.
Related: International T5 ORD partner *G lounges
Archive thread: Discussion of the United Clubs at ORD {Archive}
B6 United Club Terminal 1, Concourse B, near Gate B6 5:45 a.m. - 7:45 p.m. **Limited food, but getting increasingly better. Note the reduced operating hours.**
C16 United Club Terminal 1, Concourse C, near Gate C16 **Open as of May 24, 2021 with limited bar service and packaged snacks**
F8 United Club Terminal 2, Concourse F, across from Gate F8 **Opened as of 30 June 2021**
United Polaris lounge - Eligible customers are welcome Terminal 1, C concourse, near Gate C18.
ORD Polaris lounge -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ..
One-Time Passes can now be redeemed at all {ORD} UC location within capacity constraints. Customers are encouraged to use the clubs in B and F concourses as the C concourse club is currently under partial construction, with limited space.
Related: International T5 ORD partner *G lounges
Archive thread: Discussion of the United Clubs at ORD {Archive}
Discussion of the United Clubs at ORD
Aug 12, 2021, 7:31 am
#241
Join Date: Aug 2019
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Since I have a couple of hours layover in ORD next Tue I was wondering what the best UC is at ORD. They have a couple to choose from:
- Chicago O’Hare (near Gate B6, near Gate B18, near Gate C16 and across from Gate F9)
Aug 12, 2021, 8:08 am
#242
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: ORD | LGA | 2E
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Since I have a couple of hours layover in ORD next Tue I was wondering what the best UC is at ORD. They have a couple to choose from:
- Chicago O’Hare (near Gate B6, near Gate B18, near Gate C16 and across from Gate F9)
Aug 12, 2021, 8:16 am
#243
Join Date: Aug 2019
Posts: 133
Thanks a bunch. B6 it will be, assuming they give me unlimited premium drinks on my United P ticket and despite flying LH. 
The departing aircraft from B17 will be a Boeing 747-8 with upper and lower deck business class, hence my initial gut feel, which you confirmed, that the B18 club will be packed.
The departing aircraft from B17 will be a Boeing 747-8 with upper and lower deck business class, hence my initial gut feel, which you confirmed, that the B18 club will be packed.
Aug 12, 2021, 10:06 am
#244
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Location: WAS
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Yesterday, ORD B6, decent packaged fresh food selection and friendly staff. I started to walk to the trash can and a gentleman who has worked there for sometime took the trash from me and told me I was in the lounge to relax.
Earlier in the week, IAD C7, packaged commercial food, mainly junk, and poor selection like Lay's BBQ chips and salsa. Coffee machine 'spit' milk. Disinterested staff standing at the coffee machine; i reported the problem to the bartender and she located the manager.
Question - what is the UC entrance policy for families? Yesterday was kids day at ORD B6 (and no bother to me, by the way). I saw one family, obviously husband and wife and 4 kids. And another seemingly single parent with 3 kids. Pay $59 per additional guest or are families granted access for children?
Earlier in the week, IAD C7, packaged commercial food, mainly junk, and poor selection like Lay's BBQ chips and salsa. Coffee machine 'spit' milk. Disinterested staff standing at the coffee machine; i reported the problem to the bartender and she located the manager.
Question - what is the UC entrance policy for families? Yesterday was kids day at ORD B6 (and no bother to me, by the way). I saw one family, obviously husband and wife and 4 kids. And another seemingly single parent with 3 kids. Pay $59 per additional guest or are families granted access for children?
Thanks for the update on IAD and ORD as I will be passing through both hopefully soon.
Aug 12, 2021, 10:24 am
#245
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: CLE, DCA, and 30k feet
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I personally think the F club has the best ambiance, it also has a kitchen like B6 so food is generally the same. B18/C16 are worse on both fronts. Also, if you're on one of the INTL departures from that end of B the B18 lounge gets super packed so I'd rather take the 3 minute walk from B6 or 10 minute walk from F9 IMHO.
Agree though that F has the best ambience of all of them currently. B18 is really a disappointment by comparison to the other ORD options -- unfortunately in some scenarios it's the only option that makes sense.
Aug 12, 2021, 10:39 am
#246
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C16 shares BOH facilities including kitchen with the Polaris lounge next door (entrance through the swinging door in the restroom corner behind the buffet so hot food is definitely an option -- eg last visit I had hot dogs.
Agree though that F has the best ambience of all of them currently. B18 is really a disappointment by comparison to the other ORD options -- unfortunately in some scenarios it's the only option that makes sense.
Agree though that F has the best ambience of all of them currently. B18 is really a disappointment by comparison to the other ORD options -- unfortunately in some scenarios it's the only option that makes sense.
David
Sep 7, 2021, 4:55 pm
#250
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Stopped by ORD Terminal C and I was so impressed I think I may drop a complimentary note to UA. The spread was at least as good as displayed in the mid-August photos from BOS. Sandwiches, the burritos, desserts, several varieties of chips and other junk foods, prepackaged cheese, and of course the salad bar.
IMO it was far superior to what I found in the SFO Amex lounge a few days ago (yes, Amex has the better bar, but alcohol isn't a high priority for me).
I asked the agent if there was any word on Polaris - alas not yet and she agreed it was likely to depend on an increase in paid international traffic.
IMO it was far superior to what I found in the SFO Amex lounge a few days ago (yes, Amex has the better bar, but alcohol isn't a high priority for me).
I asked the agent if there was any word on Polaris - alas not yet and she agreed it was likely to depend on an increase in paid international traffic.
Sep 8, 2021, 7:33 am
#251
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Location: Florida
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Stopped by ORD Terminal C and I was so impressed I think I may drop a complimentary note to UA. The spread was at least as good as displayed in the mid-August photos from BOS. Sandwiches, the burritos, desserts, several varieties of chips and other junk foods, prepackaged cheese, and of course the salad bar.
IMO it was far superior to what I found in the SFO Amex lounge a few days ago (yes, Amex has the better bar, but alcohol isn't a high priority for me).
I asked the agent if there was any word on Polaris - alas not yet and she agreed it was likely to depend on an increase in paid international traffic.
IMO it was far superior to what I found in the SFO Amex lounge a few days ago (yes, Amex has the better bar, but alcohol isn't a high priority for me).
I asked the agent if there was any word on Polaris - alas not yet and she agreed it was likely to depend on an increase in paid international traffic.
Sep 8, 2021, 10:49 am
#252
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: PHL, EWR
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Currently in a layover at ORD. The B6 club had a line of people waiting to get in, so I headed over to the B17 club. It's almost deserted, so I guess a lot of people aren't aware that it has reopened. Really decent food selection for lunch!
Sep 19, 2021, 3:29 pm
#253
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: Northwest, United
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Lounge options in ORD?
Looking for my best option to get a little business done while connecting at ORD this coming Wednesday evening (9/22/2021). I’m flying in business class on a UA award ticket, arriving from CPH on SK. Have about a 2 hour layover in ORD before my onward flight on UA metal. Need a lounge with a reasonably decent WiFi connection and a reasonably quiet space to knock out a couple of tasks online while I’m there, before boarding my connecting leg. (Extra points for a bit of privacy, if that’s possible, I know that’s asking for a lot.)
Any suggestions for one of the available United lounges that checks as many of those boxes as possible? Thanks for your insights.
Any suggestions for one of the available United lounges that checks as many of those boxes as possible? Thanks for your insights.
Sep 19, 2021, 4:36 pm
#254
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: PHL, EWR
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Looking for my best option to get a little business done while connecting at ORD this coming Wednesday evening (9/22/2021). I’m flying in business class on a UA award ticket, arriving from CPH on SK. Have about a 2 hour layover in ORD before my onward flight on UA metal. Need a lounge with a reasonably decent WiFi connection and a reasonably quiet space to knock out a couple of tasks online while I’m there, before boarding my connecting leg. (Extra points for a bit of privacy, if that’s possible, I know that’s asking for a lot.)
Any suggestions for one of the available United lounges that checks as many of those boxes as possible? Thanks for your insights.
Any suggestions for one of the available United lounges that checks as many of those boxes as possible? Thanks for your insights.
Over in the B gates, I'd try the lounge near B17 first. It is less likely to be crowded and has those privacy booths for phone conversations and such.
The lounge over in the F gates is a hike if you are departing from a C gate, but it also has more room and the privacy booths.
I don't think there is any difference in the WIFI in the respective clubs.
As far as food, the offerings are similar, although last time I was in ORD, the F gates club had hot dogs and beef burritos in addition to sandwiches.
Sep 20, 2021, 10:21 am
#255
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: Northwest, United
Posts: 3,256
@ rittenhousesq - Thanks for the helpful info, will follow this advice. 
