Apr 25, 2018, 1:48 pm
Last edit by: SPN Lifer
SFO Polaris Lounge Reopened - 4 January 2022
Access to Polaris lounges (source):
update 29 Sept 2017, effective 1 Oct 2017
Trans-border flights (Canada, Mexico, ..) for UA and partner flights do not qualify
Departure: The airport you are leaving on an international J/F flight* from, i.e. SFO-TPE
Connecting: The airport to or from which you have a short-haul flight to connect to a longer flight, i.e. LAX-SFO-NRT or NRT-SFO-LAX
Arrival: The airport you arrive at after your long-haul flight, i.e. NRT-SFO
Hours - 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. daily
reportedly a la carte dining closes at 9PM
Related Threads:
Polaris Lounge Roadmap 2017-2018 (wiki) (thread)
EWR Polaris lounge -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ...
IAD Polaris lounge -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ...
ORD Polaris lounge -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ...
IAH Polaris lounge (E11/12 - top fl) -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ...
LAX Polaris Lounge -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ...
SFO G UC closed, reopens as Polaris Lounge 30 Apr, old GFL is intl prem cabin lounge
Consolidated "Polaris Lounge Access Questions" Thread
Best SFO United Club?
United Airlines Unveils United Polaris Lounge at San Francisco International Airport
Lounge is first of four United Polaris lounges expected to open this year
SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, 2018
-- Beginning April 30, customers traveling in United Polaris, the airline's international premium cabin travel experience, will be able to relax and dine prior to their travels or refresh upon arrival in the new United Polaris lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) conveniently located in the International Terminal near Gate G92.
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United Polaris Lounge at SFO Facts & Highlights
For more photos of the United Polaris lounge at SFO, visit the United Newsroom
Lounge is first of four United Polaris lounges expected to open this year
SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, 2018
-- Beginning April 30, customers traveling in United Polaris, the airline's international premium cabin travel experience, will be able to relax and dine prior to their travels or refresh upon arrival in the new United Polaris lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) conveniently located in the International Terminal near Gate G92.
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United Polaris Lounge at SFO Facts & Highlights
- Two levels across more than 28,000 square feet
- 440 seats
- 19 different types of seating
- 492 power outlets and 492 USB ports
- 8 pieces of art by prominent Bay Area artists, all San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Society for the Encouragement of Contemporary Art (SECA) Art Award honorees
- 5 private daybeds outfitted with Saks Fifth Avenue bedding
- 8 luxurious shower suites, featuring rainfall showers and Soho House & Co's Cowshed Spa products
- Personal valet services, including steaming garments
- "The Dining Room" – a private restaurant style dining area with a menu designed by Chef Tritia Gestuvo, a California native, that blends international comfort foods — such as a traditional Chinese congee breakfast and hand-cut pappardelle pasta with mushroom ragout — with staples like the United Polaris Burger
- A bistro-like buffet that includes a ramen noodle bar in the afternoon and additional unique-to-San Francisco treats that align with the flight schedule and destinations of United and Star Alliance partners
- Cocktails inspired by the Bay Area, including the Mai Tai, invented in Oakland in 1944, and the Pisco Punch, featuring pisco which became all the rage during the California Gold Rush of 1849
For more photos of the United Polaris lounge at SFO, visit the United Newsroom
... Also and for those interested, here's a link to download a PDF (10.5MB) copy of the Polaris SFO menus, as provided to media in the press pack: https://www.dropbox.com/s/jjv4i9s97g...0Menu.pdf?dl=0
update 29 Sept 2017, effective 1 Oct 2017
Trans-border flights (Canada, Mexico, ..) for UA and partner flights do not qualify
Departure: The airport you are leaving on an international J/F flight* from, i.e. SFO-TPE
Connecting: The airport to or from which you have a short-haul flight to connect to a longer flight, i.e. LAX-SFO-NRT or NRT-SFO-LAX
Arrival: The airport you arrive at after your long-haul flight, i.e. NRT-SFO
Hours - 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. daily
reportedly a la carte dining closes at 9PM
Related Threads:
Polaris Lounge Roadmap 2017-2018 (wiki) (thread)
EWR Polaris lounge -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ...
IAD Polaris lounge -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ...
ORD Polaris lounge -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ...
IAH Polaris lounge (E11/12 - top fl) -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ...
LAX Polaris Lounge -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ...
SFO G UC closed, reopens as Polaris Lounge 30 Apr, old GFL is intl prem cabin lounge
Consolidated "Polaris Lounge Access Questions" Thread
Best SFO United Club?
SFO Polaris Lounge -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ..
Jun 24, 2018, 4:52 pm
#332
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 318
will we be able to use any lounge?
We will be flying an award flight from SFO-IAH-IST-ATH, the first segment SFO-IAH will be in United economy, the remaining segments will be in Turkish Airlines in business, all in one ticket, with the same confirmation number.
My questions:
1. Is there any lounge we will be able to use in SFO?
2. Is the Polaris lounge opened yet in IAH?
Thanks,
My questions:
1. Is there any lounge we will be able to use in SFO?
2. Is the Polaris lounge opened yet in IAH?
Thanks,
Jun 24, 2018, 7:08 pm
#333
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If anyone in your traveling party is UA*G, you would be able to access United Clubs in SFO {clar - one guest per, plus each UA*G}; otherwise no.
The IAH Polaris Lounge opens to regular pax on Friday, June 29.
The IAH Polaris Lounge opens to regular pax on Friday, June 29.
Last edited by findark; Jun 24, 2018 at 8:05 pm
Jun 24, 2018, 8:04 pm
#335
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Jun 25, 2018, 2:13 pm
#336
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Love this place. If it only has 15% of the people in 50% of the size I would think I was almost in an F lounge.
It’s fairly busy, still plenty of room. 3 open 2 tops and 2 4 tops in the dining room available. The dining room waiters are personable and professional.
Jun 28, 2018, 10:47 pm
#337
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Love this place. If it only has 15% of the people in 50% of the size I would think I was almost in an F lounge.
It’s fairly busy, still plenty of room. 3 open 2 tops and 2 4 tops in the dining room available. The dining room waiters are personable and professional.
Love this place. If it only has 15% of the people in 50% of the size I would think I was almost in an F lounge.
It’s fairly busy, still plenty of room. 3 open 2 tops and 2 4 tops in the dining room available. The dining room waiters are personable and professional.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...-2018-a-6.html
Jun 30, 2018, 3:44 pm
#339
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If those photos are from the IAH Polaris, you could post here
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...-2018-a-6.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...-2018-a-6.html
Jun 30, 2018, 6:19 pm
#341
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Jul 2, 2018, 1:12 pm
#343
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A couple questions regarding the SFO lounge:
1. I assume the dining area is separate from the general seating area and buffet? So you may need to change seats at least once if you want to get a private spot to use your laptop so you're not taking up a table in the dining area for an extensive period of time? Can you order menu items from the general seating area? I have about 6 or so hours to kill in there tomorrow, but I understand and facility can get very crowded and I don't want to find I'm without a seat if I need to move around
2. how are the shower room temperatures? I generally go downstairs to the Arrivals Lounge because the room is very quiet by the time my Tokyo flight usually arrives, plus they've had lots of time to thoroughly clean the shower rooms after the morning rush, and there is one shower room they are able to crank the temperature way down into the 50s-60s for me which is where I like it. I absolutely hate warm or poorly ventilated shower rooms, so if this is the case with Polaris, I'll still go to the Arrivals Lounge to clean up and then come upstairs for lunch in Polaris on my way home vs going directly there after arrival.
1. I assume the dining area is separate from the general seating area and buffet? So you may need to change seats at least once if you want to get a private spot to use your laptop so you're not taking up a table in the dining area for an extensive period of time? Can you order menu items from the general seating area? I have about 6 or so hours to kill in there tomorrow, but I understand and facility can get very crowded and I don't want to find I'm without a seat if I need to move around
2. how are the shower room temperatures? I generally go downstairs to the Arrivals Lounge because the room is very quiet by the time my Tokyo flight usually arrives, plus they've had lots of time to thoroughly clean the shower rooms after the morning rush, and there is one shower room they are able to crank the temperature way down into the 50s-60s for me which is where I like it. I absolutely hate warm or poorly ventilated shower rooms, so if this is the case with Polaris, I'll still go to the Arrivals Lounge to clean up and then come upstairs for lunch in Polaris on my way home vs going directly there after arrival.
Jul 2, 2018, 1:14 pm
#344
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A couple questions regarding the SFO lounge:
1. I assume the dining area is separate from the general seating area and buffet? So you may need to change seats at least once if you want to get a private spot to use your laptop so you're not taking up a table in the dining area for an extensive period of time? Can you order menu items from the general seating area? I have about 6 or so hours to kill in there tomorrow, but I understand and facility can get very crowded and I don't want to find I'm without a seat if I need to move around
1. I assume the dining area is separate from the general seating area and buffet? So you may need to change seats at least once if you want to get a private spot to use your laptop so you're not taking up a table in the dining area for an extensive period of time? Can you order menu items from the general seating area? I have about 6 or so hours to kill in there tomorrow, but I understand and facility can get very crowded and I don't want to find I'm without a seat if I need to move around
Jul 2, 2018, 1:22 pm
#345
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A couple questions regarding the SFO lounge:
1. I assume the dining area is separate from the general seating area and buffet? So you may need to change seats at least once if you want to get a private spot to use your laptop so you're not taking up a table in the dining area for an extensive period of time? Can you order menu items from the general seating area? I have about 6 or so hours to kill in there tomorrow, but I understand and facility can get very crowded and I don't want to find I'm without a seat if I need to move around
2. how are the shower room temperatures? I generally go downstairs to the Arrivals Lounge because the room is very quiet by the time my Tokyo flight usually arrives, plus they've had lots of time to thoroughly clean the shower rooms after the morning rush, and there is one shower room they are able to crank the temperature way down into the 50s-60s for me which is where I like it. I absolutely hate warm or poorly ventilated shower rooms, so if this is the case with Polaris, I'll still go to the Arrivals Lounge to clean up and then come upstairs for lunch in Polaris on my way home vs going directly there after arrival.
1. I assume the dining area is separate from the general seating area and buffet? So you may need to change seats at least once if you want to get a private spot to use your laptop so you're not taking up a table in the dining area for an extensive period of time? Can you order menu items from the general seating area? I have about 6 or so hours to kill in there tomorrow, but I understand and facility can get very crowded and I don't want to find I'm without a seat if I need to move around
2. how are the shower room temperatures? I generally go downstairs to the Arrivals Lounge because the room is very quiet by the time my Tokyo flight usually arrives, plus they've had lots of time to thoroughly clean the shower rooms after the morning rush, and there is one shower room they are able to crank the temperature way down into the 50s-60s for me which is where I like it. I absolutely hate warm or poorly ventilated shower rooms, so if this is the case with Polaris, I'll still go to the Arrivals Lounge to clean up and then come upstairs for lunch in Polaris on my way home vs going directly there after arrival.
2. While I didn't crank the temperature down to the 50-60s, I did not experience warm or poorly ventilated shower rooms in the Polaris Lounge. They are better than the showers at *G Lounge at TBIT in LAX. I would say you should try it once to know for sure if you ever want to utilize them again.