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Best SFO United Club? {Archive}
May 3, 2014, 12:16 pm
#46
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If you don't have a UC membership, the UC in the international terminal (walk from the domestic gates) near the EVA and Singapore lounges was $35 rather than the usual $50 when I was at SFO this past week.
Just a heads up.
Just a heads up.
May 3, 2014, 1:19 pm
#47
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I'd try the Eva Air lounge as they mostly allow SAG access on intl. itineraries; the Singapore lounge is worth a shot but unless you fly them they will unlikely let you in.
May 3, 2014, 1:48 pm
#48
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http://www.staralliance.com/en/benef...lounge-finder/
May 3, 2014, 2:07 pm
#49
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It really doesn't matter what *A rules entitle you to, Singapore violates them with impunity. If they don't want to let you in, they won't let you in, period. They will often soften it by saying they are "too crowded," whether or not that is true.
May 3, 2014, 2:28 pm
#50
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If you're in economy, your options are :
United club in International Terminal G, or the one in terminal 3. Both are roughly the same (depending on the time of day), but G is probably best simply due to proximity to your gate.
Alaska Boardroom in Terminal 1 (via Priority Pass). Small but quiet lounge. IMHO a little better than the UCs, but you'd need to get to/from Terminal 1 (eg, via the airside bus) and it's almost certainly not worth the effect.
Singapore Airlines SilverKris lounge. Odds are you will be rejected, but it never hurts to try. This lounge is NOT signposted as a Star Gold lounge, so technically you should not get access. It also has limited hours based on the times of the 2 SQ flights/day.
Eva Air lounge. Basically zero chance of getting in. Only open limited hours, and they will claim they get too busy with their own passengers to let anyone else in.
If you're in Business :
Singapore Airlines SilverKris lounge WILL let you in, presuming they are not too crowded.
Eva Air should let you in (based on *A policy), but I have no idea if they will or not.
If you're in GlobalFirst :
There's only one answer here - the International First Lounge in the International Terminal.
United club in International Terminal G, or the one in terminal 3. Both are roughly the same (depending on the time of day), but G is probably best simply due to proximity to your gate.
Alaska Boardroom in Terminal 1 (via Priority Pass). Small but quiet lounge. IMHO a little better than the UCs, but you'd need to get to/from Terminal 1 (eg, via the airside bus) and it's almost certainly not worth the effect.
Singapore Airlines SilverKris lounge. Odds are you will be rejected, but it never hurts to try. This lounge is NOT signposted as a Star Gold lounge, so technically you should not get access. It also has limited hours based on the times of the 2 SQ flights/day.
Eva Air lounge. Basically zero chance of getting in. Only open limited hours, and they will claim they get too busy with their own passengers to let anyone else in.
If you're in Business :
Singapore Airlines SilverKris lounge WILL let you in, presuming they are not too crowded.
Eva Air should let you in (based on *A policy), but I have no idea if they will or not.
If you're in GlobalFirst :
There's only one answer here - the International First Lounge in the International Terminal.
May 3, 2014, 4:43 pm
#51
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I have a Priority Pass and should have *G by end of this month when I visit SFO. What is the best lounge to visit?
Options I see are United Club, Eva air Evergreen Lounge and Singapore airlines SilverKris Lounge Business Class.
I'm flying out with UA so perhaps the United Club is closest, but if another lounge is better, I wouldn't mind walking a bit
Thanks!
Options I see are United Club, Eva air Evergreen Lounge and Singapore airlines SilverKris Lounge Business Class.
I'm flying out with UA so perhaps the United Club is closest, but if another lounge is better, I wouldn't mind walking a bit
Thanks!
May 3, 2014, 5:52 pm
#52
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The best lounge at SFO is the AC in T2 
I actually kind of like the Terminal G United Club. Just recognize there's no edible food and no showers. Andale across the way makes a very solid burrito.
I actually kind of like the Terminal G United Club. Just recognize there's no edible food and no showers. Andale across the way makes a very solid burrito.
May 3, 2014, 7:18 pm
#53
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I agree, SQ does what it wants, but if they let you in, it is probably the best lounge.
May 4, 2014, 1:05 pm
#54
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Do any of the UA lounges have showers? We arrive at 7:30am on UA in F then leave at 12:40pm on OZ in business. With such a long layover, i thought I'd wait and take my morning shower at SFO so I won't have to get up so early.
Which lounge does Asiana use? Can I use any of the *A lounges?
Which lounge does Asiana use? Can I use any of the *A lounges?
May 4, 2014, 1:15 pm
#55
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Do any of the UA lounges have showers? We arrive at 7:30am on UA in F then leave at 12:40pm on OZ in business. With such a long layover, i thought I'd wait and take my morning shower at SFO so I won't have to get up so early.
Which lounge does Asiana use? Can I use any of the *A lounges?
Which lounge does Asiana use? Can I use any of the *A lounges?
Otherwise the SQ lounge does have showers, however it will not be open until several hours after you arrive. As you're in business you will be able to access SQ, along with the United Clubs (no showers).
There are also paid showers LAND-side at SFO at Freshen Up!
Last edited by docbert; May 4, 2014 at 1:41 pm Reason: Typo on the location of Freshen Up...
May 4, 2014, 1:23 pm
#56
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Do you arrive in UA GlobalFirst (ie, international over-water), or domestic first? If you're arriving in GlobalFirst you can use the arrival suites that are land-side and have showers.
There are also paid showers air-side at SFO at Freshen Up!
There are also paid showers air-side at SFO at Freshen Up!
I can't believe none of the UA lounges at an international gateway airport like SFO don't have showers. How chintzy of UA.
May 4, 2014, 1:43 pm
#57
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May 4, 2014, 2:02 pm
#58
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It really doesn't matter what *A rules entitle you to, Singapore violates them with impunity. If they don't want to let you in, they won't let you in, period. They will often soften it by saying they are "too crowded," whether or not that is true.
May 4, 2014, 2:10 pm
#59
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Best lounge in SFO?
I used the SQ lounge on a United flight with no problems. Didn't even have my gold card with me, the boarding pass got me in with no issues. As always, YMMV. It's a smaller lounge but as always miles ahead the UA club. Few beers, self serve liquor, etc and some decent food options.
May 4, 2014, 3:52 pm
#60
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Take the shuttle over to T1 and hit the AS lounge with Priority Pass.