REVIEW: STAR ALLIANCE BUSINESS LOUNGE, LOS ANGELES

The all-new Airport Reviews category launches today, hoping to offer you a head start in organizing your trips in a more efficient and convenient way.

On this category, I'll be sharing with you tips and secrets from airports all over the world, I'll show you the hottest lunch/dinner and shopping spots and guide you around the best airport lounges to taste the finest wines and the best asian noodles - all this not just for the sake of the blog but mostly because Airport Lounges are my weak spot too.

It is going to be one of your favorite categories, the one to check out before every trip!

If you're a Frequent Flyer who loves Airport Lounges as much as I do, then you'll love this post. It comes straight from Los Angeles, plus THIS LOUNGE has been voted as the best Star Alliance Lounge in the world. Or in other words, I'm launching the new category reviewing the BEST of the best!

Even if you're not a frequent traveler, you should know that accessing a Lounge will make your traveling life easier. At a Lounge, you can either relax drinking a hot cup of tea, take a calming shower, work online by accessing the free unlimited wifi connection, enjoy a glass of wine with a view at the sky or take a nap at the specially designed silent rooms. Lounges are here to offer you a delightful experience while traveling.

Airport Lounges are accessible only by Gold Card holders and Business or First Class Travelers. You could also pay your way in but it is not a great choice, in my opinion. By earning miles and points from flying and after obtaining a Gold Card, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy benefits, such as using airport lounges, using the fast security check lanes and several other benefits which I've thoroughly listed on a previous post on Maryhop. You can check it here.

INTRODUCTION

The Star Alliance Lounge in Los Angeles is located in the brand new Tom Bradley International Terminal on level 6 and it is only accessible by passengers departing from that terminal only. I visited it a few days ago, traveling from LA to Frankfurt on Lufthansa's Premium Economy Class. However, thanks to my Star Alliance Gold Member Card, I have access to all airport Lounges internationally.

What makes it unique, except of its wide variety of snacks and beverages, are its super-luxe showers and the incredible indoor terrace that provides a sense of privacy while at the same time being at the heart of the terminal. There is also an outdoor terrace, ideal for those seeking some fresh air before a long flight. At the terraces you can soak up some Californian sunshine while enjoying the view of the Hollywood Hills - the greatest way to say goodbye to the City of Angels.

No wonder why it has been voted as the World's Best Lounge.

The entrance of the Lounge

Awarded as the best Star Alliance Lounge of the world

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Τhe Outdoor Terrace

The Indoor Balcony

HELLO & FIRST IMPRESSION

Designed by Gensler, a worldwide known architecture firm, the Lounge features a sophisticated atmosphere with subtle glamorous touches - following the distinctive Californian style. I almost always trust my first impression of an airport or lounge I visit and this one instantly gave me a feeling of space and comfort; large and spacious, in perfect harmony with the sense of relaxation any passenger seeks of a lounge, offering numerous activities to please all types of travelers.

It can accommodate 380 (!) guests - a number that may seem large at first but thanks to its well-distributed activity rooms, there's enough space to host that great number of guests comfortably.

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LET'S EAT, LET'S DRINK

An incredibly well-equiped cafe both on the outdoor and indoor terrace welcomes all guests ideally - much like saying "You had me at Hello!". Snacks and finger food are available along with hot and cold plates, complimenting its great men. A large wine list, including Napa Valley wines is also available, perfect for those like me, having a large flight ahead of them.

The buffet features fresh salads, delicious soups, hot meat or vegetarian dishes as well as a wide range of cured meat products and cheese. A dessert will be the ideal way to finish your meal along with a wine from the elegant wall display by the buffet.

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Salads, finger food and cheeses

Delicious desserts

Τhe buffet with cool background

LET'S WORK

For those of you looking for some privacy to relax and unwind, to plug in your electic devices, answer some emails, update your blog (same here!) or to simply use your laptop, there's a specailly designed room, much like a silent room where you can work undisturbed.

All seats come with power points to connect your devices, so you can enjoy your glass of wine at the terrace while charging your phone or laptop. At the reception you'll find avalable iPads to borrow in case you haven't brought your laptop with you.

If you are a book lover there's also a fully equiped and updatd library available in the lounge.

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Charging devices next to my seat

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The Library

LET'S FRESHEN UP

Numerous shower suites are available at the lounge - like in every other lounge. Except that this lounge had perfectly clean and organized showers with co-ordinating minimal decoration. Getting to shower between flights is life-saving as it is not only rejuvenating but it makes you feel like home, too.

Eight fully-equiped suites are available at the Lounge with toiletries, towels and a hairdryer. There's a toilet too, in a separate room. There is a waiting list in order to use the suites but you'll never have to wait more than 20 minutes.

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LET'S RELAX

There are various spots to relax in the lounge, whether that is one of the indoor seating areas, seating by the bar with a glass of wine, reading a book at the library or watching TV at the Media Room. There's also the indoor terrace to spend some quality time.

The lounge has to offer a variety of choices to help you unwind and rest - the perfect combination of luxury and comfort in other words.

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Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure or LAX is only a stopover, THIS lounge will win a first-class ticket to your heart. If you're a frequent traveler and you love comfort like I do, then you probably know how important it is to feel unique. Start collecting points or earning miles, get your very own Gold Member Card and live the absolute traveling experience both on ground and inflight.

Lastly, a photo of the quote on the interior of the Lounge that perfectly describes Los Angeles.

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Disclosure: I found myself enjoying this lounge, when traveling from L.A. to Frankfurt as a passenger. This post is an Editorial Review, based on my personal experience. Opinions, are my own, as always.

Maria Kalymnou

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