Located by Gate 88; international terminal for departures to America…read more We used our Priority Pass membership to gain access into the lounge. It was Friday around 2:45pm. It was a hot food buffet- protein, carbs, veggies. And in the refrigerator side - various salads. Desserts and dinner rolls. A very decent lounge. Theres a coffee machine and fountain sodas. Beer and wine are complimentary. Plenty of USB ports around the lounge. Dirty dishes are promptly removed. We stayed about two hours.

One of the nicest lounges we've ever been to, clean and food was fresh, creamy eggs, beans were…read moregood also. Relaxing vibe before long flight.

Lounge was pretty crowded when we went, so it was hard to really relax and enjoy it. Food was below…read moreaverage and nothing I'd go out of my way for. At least the beer was free, which helped make it feel a little more worth it. Service was fine, but overall this is more of a convenience stop if you have lounge access rather than a lounge I'd actually look forward to coming back to.

Walking into the Plaza Premium Lounge, I had pretty realistic expectations -- especially coming…read morefrom frequent visits to lounges like the American Express Centurion Lounge and Delta Sky Club. Unfortunately, this one didn't quite measure up. The overall experience felt a bit underwhelming. The space itself could definitely use some TLC -- the furniture looked worn and dated, and it gave off more of a tired, well-used vibe rather than a relaxing pre-flight retreat. One of the bigger misses for me was the lack of accessible power outlets, which is something you really come to rely on when traveling. That said, it wasn't a terrible stop -- just not quite what I've come to expect from premium lounge experiences (as its name would imply). With a refresh and a few updates, it could easily be brought back up to par. For now, it's serviceable, but not somewhere I'd go out of my way to revisit.

2 showers. WiFi is…read morethe airport WiFi. Not super huge but there were seats when I came. Sears are limited. Some are single seats, and table seats. Max 3 hours. Food is decent. They served breakfast lie eggs, sausage, potatoes. At 11am, they serve noodles. There is even congee.

Excellent Lounge near D54…read more Staff are friendly and efficient . Food and drinks are decent, with roomy & comfy seating.

Came on a Thursday late afternoon. They had no towels so if you didn't bring your own towel, no…read moreshowers! Packed! Hard to find a seat. Food was different in a good way. Poached croaker in light soy sauce and ginger. Stir fry thin vegetables. Half boiled eggs (not all mashed up). Fried zucchini slivers! Never really see these in lounges. These also had the same toilets as Maple Leaf Lounge in SFO that didn't completely flush.

United First Class ticket holders have free access to this Lounge, since Air Canada and United have…read morea partnership. Its located in the Pier E terminal which is exclusive to US bound flights. Nice to clear customs with a simple photo and passport scan at Vancouver! The lounge itself was a bit disappointing. Its great if you want to load up on alcoholic beverages or just want to relax and charge your gadgets. But for everything else the lounge is well below average compared to other lounges I've frequented during my travels. 1. Limited food options, and the one hot entree of Lemongrass Chicken has this starchy, thick sauce that was totally unnecessary and hiding the flavor and texture of the chicken. 2. Only one toilet and two urinals in the men's room which is really too small given the occupancy. Only one shower stall too which is laughable. 3. They have a make-yourself salad section, nacho chips, and a few vegetarian and beef wraps that were okay. The one bright spot were the fruit salad and the Nanaimo Bars.

Awesome service, elegant decor, and generous alcohol selection LOL…read more Look forward to my next visit!

Their friendly staff made up for the dated decor and crowded space, I had always love Cathay's…read morelounges around the world and YVR was one of the few in N. America that shines, but after the lockdown years, I am seeing shine being tarnished somewhat! The space is very well used and you can see the wear & tear here & there! They also need to expand the number of washrooms and do better upkeep in the shower area! Food quality also deteriorated, especially the self-serve section, sausages were not edible and forget the rest! Overall, it is still a good lounge and had its glory days, but I have to say the Maple Leaf Lounge offered by Air Canada has taken the Star status at YVR for offering a better product!

Impressive layout considering it's an international airport. We got in and out in record time…read more If you're renting a car, pick up and drop off is a breeze as the rental car area is just right across the arrival area. All you literally need to do is cross the street. Immigration was a breeze. I do have to mention that much like other international airports, they no longer stamp your passport. I've noticed that they just do a digital scan of your face and you're good to go. On our exit, I ended up getting some alcohol at the duty free cos they seemed cheaper or at least cheaper.

A breeze to fly out of there. However, don't make the mistake I did. Normally we drive so our…read morepassport cards are fine to cross the border. Our annual trip we take a cruise ship for one night from Seattle, then dropped off in Vancouver. We went bring our passport books only the cards. This was the first time we sailed there. When we got to the airport we only had our passport cards. Even if the passport office convinces you to get the card as well as the book, remember when you fly internationally you can only use the book. The card is only for land and sea. We almost didn't make our flight, but customs were gracious enough to let us through. We will never do that again. Another nice thing is our flight to Seattle is only 30 minutes. It'll say one hour, but in reality it's only a 30 minute flight. It takes long to flight out and land then taxi in. I would've given 5 stars, however this time around was the first time tsa was particular about my cosmetics. I've never had problems going through tsa with my solid body butter, or my balms. I pretty much had to throw away a few of my items. Even though most of the bottles were empty. So I really didn't mind throwing away my half empty toothpaste, my husbands half empty travel size shaving cream, and my almost empty hair freshener. They did give me baggies to fill up as much as I can. This was a first in all my travels 5 times a year domestic or international where I had to toss the same cosmetics I always travel with. Most are travel size. My husband thought gal had a chip on her shoulder because she was yelling at one of her co-workers the same time. So maybe it was a bad morning already. All and all it normally runs smooth at YVR.

We stayed at the Fairmont at YVR as we had an early morning flight. Once the rental car was turned…read morein we walked to the hotel, checked in, dropped bags and headed to Jetside Lounge for a light lunch. Wow, the views are awesome overlooking the airport and watching planes come and go. Our server was really friendly, we explored the menu and made our decision on lunch. I chose the spring rolls and Mr. B went with Fish and Chips. There were four spring rolls on the plate with a nice plum dipping sauce. They were fried to perfection and were nice and brown, crispy and crunchy and the veggies on the inside were hot and tender. They were seasoned on the inside and had the perfect level of salt to bring out the veggie flavors. Mr. B's Fish was huge, it also was perfectly fried, crispy and crunchy and the fish was flaky and tender on the inside. The fries were hot and crispy too. There was a small bowl of crunchy coleslaw on the side. We were thrilled with our lunch. If you ever find yourself staying at the Fairmont at YVR, you need to give this spot a try.

Crew were nice. Great view of planes. Food could use some…read morehelp. My fish and chips taste like they were fried in same oil. Hopefully not, but also needs lots of flavor. I had to season with salt, and I don't like my food salty. So that tells you something. My hubby said the fish didn't smell fresh. I'm On a flight right now so hopefully I don't get ill on flight. Glad it's only a 30 minute flight. My hubby's smash brother was fine. OJ was fine.

Very good lounge compared to all the other airlines. High quality food options. Friendly staff…read more Menu keeps changing. The staff is good but a little inexperienced compared to the Toronto lounge. They move slower and seem a bit new. But overall still great.

My first visit to this lounge in a lounge on the second floor of international Maple Leaf at YVR…read more Our paid business class tickets allowed us access and it was a pleasant surprise. It is really nice, with a trendy restaurant vibe and table service. You'll see from the photos it has contemporary decor and premium finishes. We ordered a couple of snacks and sparkling wine before our long flight. Our server was super friendly and attentive. Definitely worth a visit.

always happy to make a visit to yvr, especially the international departures area. there's…read moresomething about heading overseas that makes the airport experience feel a little more exciting, and yvr has plenty to keep you entertained before boarding. in fact, yvr ranked 10th best airport in the world in the 2026 skytrax world airport awards, and was named best airport in north america for a record 15th time. not too shabby for our west coast gateway! the international departures area is a definite step up from the domestic side, with so much more to explore beyond finding your gate and settling into an airport chair. there's a gorgeous aquarium filled with marine life, a waterfall, and an impressive collection of indigenous art that celebrates the cultures and stories of the region. these touches give the airport a distinctly west coast feel rather than making it look like just another generic transit hub. and then there's the shopping. duty free offers everything from local souvenirs and specialty products to luxury brands such as burberry, cartier, hermès and bvlgari. even if you're not planning to splurge, it's fun to browse the boutiques and window shop before your flight. what i appreciate most is that yvr incorporates local culture and natural elements into the airport experience. between the aquarium, waterfall, indigenous artwork and shopping, there's plenty to see while waiting for an international departure. the domestic terminal gets the job done, but the international side has a little more personality and feels like a proper send off before heading abroad. always a pleasure, yvr. now, where are we flying to next?

Beautiful airport. No trams or buses are needed to transfer you to other terminals or gates…read more Just walk or RUN as we did to our correct West jet airline gate. After arriving at the correct gate, we were pooped out and could have used a shower! Little did we know that West Jet has two gates at the opposite ends of this airport. This mistake is on us.;)

Horrible, even for airport food. We ordered a soup, a blt with fried, and two drinks. $28. They…read moreserved the soup and drinks, and said they'd be out with the BLT and fries. We waited for 30 minutes, then once we realized our flight was boarding in 15 minutes, I went to the counter to inquire. The cashier asked a woman in the back, who claimed she had already given me a chicken burger. Wut? Told her I did not receive a chicken burger, plus I ordered a BLT and still had the ticket in my hand. She finally made it and brought it out 5 minutes later. BLT was the worst Ive ever had, maybe even the worst *sandwich* I've ever had. Zero mayo, uneven distribution of lettuce, tomato, and bacon, and not enough bacon to make a sandwich (maybe two strips in total). Imagine two pieces of dry toast - that's what the sandwich was, except for the very middle where the slice of tomato, leaf of lettuce, and two small strips of bacon had been hastily strewn. You ever had one of those gas station sandwiches for $4? That's what this was, except it cost $13. I realize this is an airport, but I travel all the time, and this is hands down the biggest ripoff I've ever had at an airport. I should've hit up A&W on my way there, would have spend half the cash and had 10 times better food.

South terminal at YVR if you ever find yourself there. Prices are very reasonable, friendly staff…read moreand clean. They don't have anywhere to charge your devices at any of the tables though. Not that you'd be going on a terribly long flight from there, but also not that there would likely be a charger on the plane leaving from there so it would be nice!