PHL RCC renovations complete
Oct 21, 2009, 8:27 pm
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PHL RCC renovations complete
Visited the newly renovated PHL RCC earlier this week.
The C/S podium has been replaced with a larger and nicer one. Behind the podium is the food and coffee area. There is no more food in the bar area - it's all behind the podium except a water pitcher.
The conference room immediately to the right as you enter has been opened up and replaced by a sitting area - essentially a large alcove that adds quite a bit of seating capacity to the club.
The conference room has moved to the old business room (where the work desks and copy machine were). The new conference room has a large window, table and chairs, and the copy machine.
New carpeting throughout - a nice improvement.
The new food and snack arrangement behind the podium. For those of us that get excieted about towers full of bulk snacks, cheese cubes, and toasters, you will be pleased.
The bar area. [drumroll please...] No change
Still the same beat up wood and brass we've had for years.
The Bathrooms. [drumroll please...] No change 
This was the one thing I had hoped they would fix. Sadly, it's still the same dump it was 
Tables and chairs. When I visited I was told they were still waiting on new tables etc. We'll see what happens.
The bust of Ben Franklin remains at the end of the hall - thank goodness
Overall an improvement, but not what I had expected given well over a month of closure...
The C/S podium has been replaced with a larger and nicer one. Behind the podium is the food and coffee area. There is no more food in the bar area - it's all behind the podium except a water pitcher.
The conference room immediately to the right as you enter has been opened up and replaced by a sitting area - essentially a large alcove that adds quite a bit of seating capacity to the club.
The conference room has moved to the old business room (where the work desks and copy machine were). The new conference room has a large window, table and chairs, and the copy machine.
New carpeting throughout - a nice improvement.
The new food and snack arrangement behind the podium. For those of us that get excieted about towers full of bulk snacks, cheese cubes, and toasters, you will be pleased.
The bar area. [drumroll please...] No change
Still the same beat up wood and brass we've had for years.The Bathrooms. [drumroll please...] No change
This was the one thing I had hoped they would fix. Sadly, it's still the same dump it was Tables and chairs. When I visited I was told they were still waiting on new tables etc. We'll see what happens.
The bust of Ben Franklin remains at the end of the hall - thank goodness
Overall an improvement, but not what I had expected given well over a month of closure...
Oct 21, 2009, 9:04 pm
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Oct 21, 2009, 9:09 pm
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I am VERY disappointed that there were no renovations in the bathrooms, they are old, filthy and look worse then some third world places.
Oct 21, 2009, 9:54 pm
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(seriously--because I wanted it if UA was going to get rid of it!!)It's a shame the bathrooms were not updated--they are grimier than the airport bathrooms.
You mean the ghetto ashtrays? LOL.
Oct 22, 2009, 12:25 am
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Given how things have been going it'll probably wind up closed in a year or less anyway.
Oct 22, 2009, 3:14 pm
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Newly renovated RCC at PHL
The PHL Red Carpet room was closed for renovation for about a month, and is now open again. I'm sitting there now.
The (small) space is the same size as before, but has been cleaned up a bit and the layout changed slightly. The old furniture is gone, and not all the new furniture has arrived -- there are only a couple of tables and far too few power outlets.
The old workstation room (that used to have six little cubicle-desks) is now a conference room. Fortunately the (still very nice) staff opened the room up ('m sitting there now); it's the only place in the club with both a table and a nearby power outlet.
The (small) space is the same size as before, but has been cleaned up a bit and the layout changed slightly. The old furniture is gone, and not all the new furniture has arrived -- there are only a couple of tables and far too few power outlets.
The old workstation room (that used to have six little cubicle-desks) is now a conference room. Fortunately the (still very nice) staff opened the room up ('m sitting there now); it's the only place in the club with both a table and a nearby power outlet.
Oct 22, 2009, 4:27 pm
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Nov 11, 2009, 6:38 am
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Tables and power outlets finally being installed - 11/11/09
Better late than never: this morning they're finally getting around to installing little tables with power outlets next to the new seats:
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Nov 11, 2009, 6:42 am
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Any chance of moving the bust of Ben Franklin to brighten up the loo?
Nov 11, 2009, 8:44 am
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Was there yesterday and it looks nice - very small, but nice.
The best improvement I experienced was free booze! ^
I tried to buy a Corona with a drink chit and the girl behind the bar said there was no charge. No idea if it was just for that day or if it's an indication of things to come but needless to say it was a pleasant surprise.
The best improvement I experienced was free booze! ^
I tried to buy a Corona with a drink chit and the girl behind the bar said there was no charge. No idea if it was just for that day or if it's an indication of things to come but needless to say it was a pleasant surprise.
Nov 11, 2009, 9:05 am
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I've gotta admit - although very small - the PHL RCC actually was one of the nicest I've been in - least of all for the friendly atmosphere and bar lady.
Although I agree the little rooms are something to be desired (pre re-fit)
The Ben Franklin bust is just a bonus and an interesting local touch.
Alas, it's still 1) better than waiting in the gate area and 2) Better that C7 at IAD...
Although I agree the little rooms are something to be desired (pre re-fit)
The Ben Franklin bust is just a bonus and an interesting local touch.
Alas, it's still 1) better than waiting in the gate area and 2) Better that C7 at IAD...
Nov 3, 2012, 7:45 am
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Update: They are renovating the restrooms
Visited the PHL U Club yesterday and there was a sign on the entrance that the restrooms were closed and customers should use the restrooms in the terminal. The club is still open but they've blocked off the hallway leading to the restrooms.
No idea when the lav upgrades will be complete but a big ^ to the U CLub for FINALLY correcting this situation. Seems to indicate that the PHL U Club is here to stay for a while.
No idea when the lav upgrades will be complete but a big ^ to the U CLub for FINALLY correcting this situation. Seems to indicate that the PHL U Club is here to stay for a while.