Saddest lounge in all of London Heathrow, review Blush by Plaza Premium at T4

Plaza Premium has a monopoly on independent lounges at T4. A terminal inferior to others here at London Heathrow, although they fly there Qatar, Saudia And many other level carriers.

Of course, Qatar Airways has a very nice lounge, but unfortunately it is not accessible if you fly with other carriers Oneworld. If you travel as I did, in economy with Royal Brunei - company that does not have a lounge, does not participate in no alliance and with which you have no status - one must settle.

The ideal lounge would have been the Plaza Premium, but for the first time I was rebounded. They told me clearly: "No Amex Platinum or Priority Pass.", at this time only enter premium passengers. They then directed me to the Blush Lounge, located on the opposite side of the terminal, near the Gate 1.

Location

We are located in one end Of the facility. After the security checks, you must turn to left and continue to the end. The entrance is immediately after the last bar in the terminal.

Access

No problem to enter with American Express Platinum. This network is one of the best in the world and all cardholders Platinum have unlimited access to these halls around the world.

The lounge

The location is not ideal, but even the view leaves something to be desired: perhaps The saddest side of the saddest and least busy terminal Heathrow.

The hall is a open space, with a central buffet area and various types of seating, including a sofa area Which is perhaps the most convenient.

There is also a second circular room, partially separated from the rest of the lounge. I did not understand the reason for this division, but it could be a premium passenger area, to keep them separate from those who enter with Priority Pass and the like.

The best thing about the lounge? The two chandeliers. Even calling them that is reductive: they are functional design elements that make the environment less gloomy and boring.

Negative side: there are no bathrooms Inside the lounge. You have to use the public ones just outside the entrance. Uncomfortable, because you have to decide whether to trust and leave everything unattended or take your luggage with you, then risk lose one's place.

Food & Beverage

Refrigerated central island, with cheese, cold cuts and fruit.

Hot products available, as well as a small salad bar. Let's say that the offer is. sufficient, but nothing more.

There is no shortage of drinks, as in all lounges UK.

In conclusion

Uncomfortable position, forces you to go through the whole airport, especially if-as in my case-you start from the most remote area Of the T4 satellite. At this point, rather than come here, I would go (free and no cards) at T4 rooftop terrace. An option only at LHR, if you exclude the one inside the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse.

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The verdict

A lounge without a bathroom should not exist by law. The fact then that it was bounced from an official premium plaza to end up in this second-rate one did the rest

5

Pro

• Bright
• Average gastronomic offerings

Against

• No bathroom
• Dirty
• Uncomfortable location