As 2023 draws to a close, it is time for my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on the top 10 airline lounges I visited in 2023. Note, this is not my all-time “top 10” list, but...
As 2023 draws to a close, it is time for my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on the top 10 airline lounges I visited in 2023.
Note, this is not my all-time “top 10” list, but only my “top 10” list of lounges I visited this year.
10. Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge San Francisco (SFO)
Air Canada’s latest Maple Leaf Lounge is my favorite of them all, with a beautiful terrace, great service, and great food and drink as well.
> Read More: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge San Francisco (SFO) Review
9. Capital One Lounge Denver (DEN)
The new Capital One Lounge in Denver offers warm service and a wide variety of high-quality food and drink. This is now my go-to lounge in Denver.
> Read More: Capital One Lounge Denver (DEN) Review
8. United Polaris Lounges (LAX/SFO/EWR)
I’m lumping three Polaris lounges into one, but United does great with its network of Polaris Lounge for longhaul business class travelers and I greatly enjoy the a la carte meals available in these lounges.
Read all of my Polaris lounge reviews here.
7. Chelsea Lounge New York (JFK)
The flagship first class lounge for American Airlines and British Airways at New York JFK may not have any natural light, but the staff shine and the food is excellent (better than the Polaris Lounges). Here’s to hoping the lounge can upgrade its coffee in 2024…
> Read More: Chelsea Lounge New York (JFK) – First Class Lounge For American Airlines + British Airways Review
6. SWISS Alpine Lounge Zurich (ZRH)
I love the ski lodge decor of this lounge and even more I love the delectable salad bar and hot specialties. The food in this lounge is really something special and I greatly appreciate this Star Alliance Gold Lounge in Zurich.
> Read More: SWISS Alpine Lounge Zurich (ZRH) Review
5. Qantas First Class Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
This remains a solid lounge with delicious coffee and a great menu of a la carte dining. I consider this the best lounge in LAX and appreciate that the lounge is never crowded.
> Read More: Qantas International First Lounge Los Angeles (LAX) Review
4. Qantas First Class Lounge Singapore (SIN)
Singapore Changi has many excellent lounges and even has many excellent oneworld lounges, but the Qantas Lounge is thoughtfully laid out with a wide assortment of high quality food and drink, including excellent coffee.
Full review coming.
3. Qantas First Class Lounge Sydney (SYD)
The flagship Qantas International First lounge in Sydney is architecturally one of my favorite lounges in the world and also offers a great selection of food and drink with excellent service. The spa service is also not to be missed.
> Read More: Qantas International First Lounge Sydney (SYD) Review
2. Qatar Airways Premium Lounge Singapore (SIN)
This lounge featured my best lounge meal of the year, a lovely pair of lamb chops cooked a perfect medium rare. This is a small lounge, but the dining menu beats even Qantas and I greatly appreciated the excellent service from staff.
Full review coming.
1. Singapore Airlines Private Room Singapore (SIN)
Singapore’s flagship first class lounge is superb…the food and drinks were excellent, but so was the service and the seating…it was quiet and comfortable.
Full review coming.
Finally, I want to give honorable mention to two of my favorite Priority Pass Lounges that I quite enjoyed this year, including the Oman Air Lounge in Bangkok (BKK) and the La Valette Club in Malta (MLA).
What was your favorite airline lounge in 2023?