Review W Premium Lounge St. Paul's review: spectacular view from the... bathroom
If there is one thing São Paulo Airport Terminal 3 in Brazil does not lack, it is lounges, and [...]
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If there is one thing that São Paulo Airport Terminal 3 in Brazil does not lack, it is lounges, and if unfortunately your flight leaves from terminal 1, don't worry, because you can walk and reach 3 without any hindrance.
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However, this should not be a big problem, since ITA Airways, Air France, Lufthansa and virtually all European airlines depart from T3.
There are so many lounges, some even unknown in Europe: such as Visa and Mastercard lounges, which are unfortunately accessible only to holders of cards issued in South America.
Not bad, either, because there's Latam's lounge, American Airlines' lounge, there's American Express' Centurion lounge, and a couple of others. There is a lounge under construction that appears to be space and then there's this W Premium Lounge, which of all is the smallest and most inconvenient to reach.
ITA Airways uses what used to be the only Priority Pass lounge, the same one that Lufthansa and other airlines use and which is opposite Centurion.
Access
This is the lounge that Air France and KLM use, but it is also accessible with Priority Pass. There are several PP and Dragon Pass lounges at this airport. All, however, in this case have very limited access hours: something that Is becoming more and more of an issuea.
Location
It is located at the end of the terminal, and when I say at the end I mean that after this lounge there is only a beautiful glass window on the runway and nothing else.
To my knowledge, it was just opened, and judging from the decor and details, it seems to me to be consistent. It's still all new.
The lounge
The hall is a cube built inside the terminal, with an incredible view of the runway. During my visit there was a 777 from Swiss that seemed to be "docked" inside. Truly spectacular.
The view is definitely the most beautiful thing about this lounge. The lounge would be two stories, but the upper floor is only accessible to business class passengers, a little bit As in New York's Salon Vip.
As soon as you enter there is the sofa area, about 30 seats, divided into six rows with a small table between each seat and power outlets.
Then there is the restaurant area with two large tables, where I am writing this review, sipping a Mimosa.
The lounge would be nice, but it is really small and overcrowded.
The most beautiful view from a bathroom in the world
If you are as sick as I am, however, you will appreciate what is undoubtedly the most beautiful view from a bathroom in the world, even better than the classic view you get in the Maldives. Only here can you enjoy 777 and A380 while doing your business.
Food & Beverage
There is a small bar counter, where cocktails are also made and wine and other spirits are served, all for free.
There is then a small buffet, which is very basic and inferior to what the Centurion Lounge not far away offers. Too bad, because it could really be a small boutique and instead is very cheesy in its offerings.
In conclusion
A new lounge in a terminal that is really full of lounges. It participates in the Priority pass network, but I believe it does not allow access during busy times, especially in proximity to AF and KLM departures.
My advice is to stop first at the other halls you come across on the way without going to these latitudes, unless it is the only option in your portfolio.
Pro
- The panorama
- The view from the bathroom
Against
- Small