Is Schiphol lounge worth it?

It is by no means a world class lounge but we find it a much more comfortable place to pass a couple hours than the usually bustling terminal. The coffee is good, the seating comfortable, they have an in-lounge smoking room if that is important, and the buffet is what I would call 'good enough' for what it is.



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Overall, the new KLM Crown Lounge 52 for non-Schengen passengers is a massive space and a much-needed improvement over the old lounge. But I do have some problems with it. The pros include great food options to fill your belly and plenty of shower suites to freshen up after a long-haul flight.

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Final Thoughts of KLM Crown Lounge Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Amsterdam Airport is crowded and extremely busy, so I was glad I had lounge access with my business-class ticket. Even though the food was disappointing, and the lounge crowded, it was not the worst place to be in the crowded airport.

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Sleep cabins can also be reserved for the cost of: 3 hours: EUR 49.50 or 12,400 Miles. 5 hours: EUR 75. - or 18,800 Miles.

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Lounges typically set food up in a way where you can help yourself as needed. They often offer free snacks and other food choices, plus drinks, including alcoholic beverages. These food and drink offerings come at no extra cost to you.

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If you have status/are allowed in I don't think they limit your time. I have never had any problems staying at the Schiphol KLM lounge for more than three hours. I think the longest I stayed was about ten hours after a missed connection. They even have sleep pods you can book now and an outside terrace.

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Free access Visiting our Crown Lounges is included in your Standard and Flex ticket. Flying Blue Platinum and Gold members and SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers can visit the Crown Lounges as well. They get to bring 1 guest free of charge.

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Every traveler has different needs and expectations, so determining which lounge is worth the money can be very subjective. If a status climber or frequent flier is loyal to a certain airline or credit card, for instance, they'll likely choose those lounges over the others.

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Non-Flying Blue members can also buy lounge access with cash or credit card. Access to the lounge is also available to Flying Blue Platinum and Gold members who have a KL flight, operated by a (SkyTeam) partner.

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But this was a very solid economy class experience. It's hard to beat a one-way journey from Switzerland to the West Coast of the USA with a stopover in Amsterdam for 22K miles and about $120 in taxes. For that reason, I would not hesitate to use KLM again when traveling with the kids and using miles.

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Access at a fee You can access most worldwide lounges at a fee between EUR 20 and EUR 65, which you'll pay upon entrance. Make sure you can pay by Miles or credit card, as paying with cash is not possible.

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Conditions. Access is permitted 3 hours prior to scheduled flight departure - Children under 2 years are admitted free - Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult - Alcoholic drinks are only available for passengers 18 years of age or older - Smart casual dress at all times.

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1.4 You can enter the Lounge at any time before departure, as long as it is on the same day of departure. Be sure to check the opening hours of the Lounge on lounge.klm.com . 1.5 Once you've purchased Lounge Access, it is not possible to change, transfer, or cancel your reservation.

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In our airport guides, we include lounges that economy class travellers can access by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or joining a lounge membership program.

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Overall, the new KLM Crown Lounge 52 for non-Schengen passengers is a massive space and a much-needed improvement over the old lounge. But I do have some problems with it. The pros include great food options to fill your belly and plenty of shower suites to freshen up after a long-haul flight.

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If your same-day outbound flight departs after the lounge closes for the day, we will admit you as early as 3 hours prior to the lounge closing, subject to available capacity. Select lounges may allow access to eligible Card Members with a confirmed reservation for any same-day travel (departure or arrival).

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There's no limit on how many Priority Pass lounges and restaurants you can visit in a day. So if there are three Priority Pass lounges in an airport, you can visit all three in one day at the airport.

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The biggest downside with airport lounges, especially in recent years, is the crowds. Lounges are far from exclusive, since so many credit cards offer access. There are several ways this can dampen the lounge experience: There can be long lines to check in to popular lounges.

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In other words, smart-casual is a good rule of thumb to follow when deciding what to wear in an airport lounge. This means being neat and presentable without being too formal. However, you will find that there are several airport lounges that don't care what you wear as long as you're not offending anyone.

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It's how we make money. But our editorial integrity ensures our experts' opinions aren't influenced by compensation. Terms may apply to offers listed on this page. You can stay overnight and sleep at 24-hour airport lounges, as long as they don't have any rules on how long you stay.

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