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    Access Lounge

    3.9 (77 reviews)
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    Open • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Winny K.

    It's been a while since I've been back and the Access Lounge is just as beautiful as I remembered! We visited on a Monday afternoon and there were very few other people around, so we were able to take a quick tour to select a room that we wanted. For Access Lounge day passes, you check in up front and also provide a copy of your ID and how you received the pass. I love that the Access Lounge provides everyone with menus now, so that it's a bit easier to get a sense of what you can order. You will still need to ask what specific types of things are available on the day of, but at least you know what categories of items are available for refreshments. There are some great complimentary options here to take a break and recharge after shopping at South Coast Plaza! Absolutely love this perk. The service is very attentive and courteous, so I always make sure to bring cash to leave a tip even though there's no bill or check at the end of your visit. The facilities and restrooms are also very well maintained. If you have a sales associate or client advisor that you're close with, you can ask them about this perk and see if they can provide you with a day pass. Thank you, South Coast Plaza, for this generous and fun perk!

    Holiday vibes
    Cat N.

    Thankfully South Coast Plaza has an AmEx lounge... I have been here a few times. The lounge itself is beautiful and kept very clean. It has a chic appearance. Although not large there are a few private rooms and few sofas and chairs. They do not have a full bar service but serves champagne, coffees and teas. They also have snack items such as cookies and chips. It can get pretty busy with no where to sit on certain days. I am still thankful this place exists in my favorite shopping plaza.

    We'll always have Paris
    Andre K.

    Giving it a 3 star since they removed amex. It was fun while it lasted. I somewhat became fairly close with the staff there. I always try to tip them... always. Thank you for all of the hospitality you've provided or family. We'll miss you dearly.

    Inside the main entrance doors
    Anthony P.

    Too crowded! Too many people park on the lounge. One couple took the entire front section. 2 full sofas for 2 people. The guy was on his laptop and was likely there for over an hour. The private rooms should be reserved for Centurion cardholders only! As the only Centurion card member there today, my wife and I sat on the bench. They are even netting VISA cardholders in. This place was busier than Saks. Service was great. Very attentive. I feel sorry for the staff. Too much demand for only a small location. Amex please limit Platinum card holders. There is a 10X difference in the annual fees. Platinum pays $550 per year and Centurion pays $5000 per year. Shouldn't there be a difference in the lounge access?

    2019 gift with purchase, lunar new year pig crystal bowl
    Lin L.

    Hidden gem. Small lounge accessible for amex platinum and black card holders. Discreet lounge located thru the silver doors on the second floor before you get to Saks. The attendant who greeted us was less than enthusiastic (Blake?). Firstly, failed to introduce himself. Then politely asked us to step outside the lounge and wait until they brought us the gift (gift with purchase, lunar new year 2019 Liuli crystal pig bowl). He never made mention of the access requirements for the lounge. A different attendant let us know about the access requirements and we were welcome to stay. Then it was a whole different vibe: attentive service with coffees, teas, snacks. The setting was comfortable with a few small private rooms. Overall a nice lounge but with an air of pretentiousness.

    Phil Y.

    The Access Lounge is located on the second floor of South Coast Plaza next to Saks Fifth Avenue. You can easily walk past the 2 closed doors thinking that the business is closed. But, inside these 2 closed doors is the VIP lounge of South Coast Plaza. What makes you a VIP of South Coast Plaza? An American Express Platinum card is one way to get in. Another way is staying at a nearby fancy smancy hotel and showing the concierge your hotel key. After verifying that you are a VIP, the concierge will invite you to sit down and relax on their comfy sofas. Because you are a VIP, coffee, alcohol, soda, juices and snacks are offered to you. Everything is complimentary or free! Large screen televisions are mounted on the wall for your viewing pleasure. If you want more privacy, they have a private room that is available on a first come first serve basis. They have 2 clean restrooms inside the private lounge. I'm told they also have a conference room in there. Personal shoppers are also available if you make an appointment. A great shopping day is another reason to stop by here. They will hold your bags for you. Coming here for snacks and drinks will turn a bad shopping day into a good one! The wife drag you to the mall? You missing a football game? It's okay! Head on over to the Access lounge! You just want to chill at a nice little hidden lounge in the South Coast Plaza? This is the place!

    Emily S.

    I'm going to let you in on a little secret Yelpers! There's a VIP lounge at the South Coast Plaza for their big spenders called Access. You get access to this from the different stores there. Each store is different, meaning how much you have to spend to get in is different. From the outside, it just looks like a closed down store. But inside it seems like someone's house! Big plush sofas. Living room area. Dining Table. Bathroom. Computer. It's located right outside of Saks Fifth Avenue on the Second floor. Once you go in, you sign up and there's tons of sitting room everywhere. There are I think two big screen TVs turned to the sports channel. Tables to eat at. A nice bathroom. And, a concierge who attends to personal requests like restaurant and theater reservations. Free beer / champagne (limit 2), sodas, water (Flat and sparkling), coffee, and tea. You're able to order food from the surrounding restaurants and have it delivered here. But you still have to pay for it. You can come here to drop off your bags and continue shopping. Or ladies, you can drop off your men here. They can watch the Laker game, while you shop. I suppose. Each VIP Access Member has one card. With that card, I think they can bring in an additional three people with them. The membership is good for only one year. The place is alright if you're already here. It's a nice place to relax. It would be good if there was something for the kids.

    Christine K.

    This VIP lounge area is located on the second floor next to Saks Fifth Avenue. You need a card that gets you into to this place. The shops and major department stores give these out to their top shoppers. You can also get access if you're a holder of certain prestigious credit cards such as Amex platinum and if you're staying at some of the surrounding hotels. So the place isn't as "tranquil" or "spacious" as I anticipated. It's supposed to be setup for vip shoppers to rest between shopping...they even hold your bags at the front. They have about 4 rooms including 2 spaces on the main floor and all the rooms are pretty small and stuffy. The A/C wasn't very good in here. There's a Baby room, meeting room, sports room, and a quiet room. I stayed in the sports room b/c it was the largest and it was nice and dim with a flat screen tv with the sports channel on. I think they should have a vanity area for women to brush up after a day of crazy shopping. And SLIPPERS so we can rest our feet! All I wanted to do was kick off my shoes and get a foot massage the whole time! And listen to waterfalls and birds chirping. They need a reading area too...with magazines, newspaper, and books. They have unlimited snacks, cookies, chips, chocolates, fruit infused water, sodas, espresso/coffees, teas and even champagne! I had 2 glasses, thank you! :D They do need to stock up on some energy drinks. The 2 ladies working the lounge were pleasant and very accommodating. But I think there should be a clear list of items available for order. Or there should be servers that go around with a tray of some various snacks for everyone to try... Also it was a bit awkward sharing the space with men... I couldn't really "relax"...

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    Maylee W.

    What a find! I was able to enter the Access Lounge with a special South Coast Plaza VIP Access Suite card, but I also heard that the American Express Platinum Card also works too! I chose the 4 person room and there was a TV and a great sitting area for 4. Enjoyed my latte with biscotti and the kettle chips and nuts. Great way to escape the craziness of shopping at South Coast Plaza and looking forward to returning!

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    4 years ago

    Tried to go today. Unfortunately, they do not accept AMEX members anymore. The hostess said only day or annual passes are allowed now.

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    4 years ago

    No more amex access. I went in and there was 2 people sitting and it was a lonely sad vibe.

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    Love love love this game place. Best people ever working there and I always enjoy south coast plaza more when I visit access

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    KELVIN is exceptional. Always polite and helfpul and a joy to see when I drop by for quick tea.

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    Loved it! Great place to meet just wish i could afford a membership there or had some credit card perks. :(

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    Tips or not?

    You don't have to. Once, I only had big bills and asked if i could get change (so i could tip them). The really nice lady working there said they didn't have cash register and "really" no need to tip. People working there (a couple at a time) were… 

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    “Stopped by after some shopping at Saks after realizing we could get in with our AMEX Platinum card.”

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