Service 5/5 -I came during the morning and there wasn't a wait to get in, friendly and attentive staff. Drink 5/5 -I had a Tom Collin's at the bar, well made, no notes. Ambiance 4/5 -Good amount of seating available, there were a decent amount of people at the self serve bar for salad/snacks. It could get overwhelming and slightly overstimulating here during busier times. read more

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Limited exclusive... Don't believe you can access it unless you have a pass, lately the status doesn't even cut it you need to actually have membership to even enter or a long flight as some lounge says your short flight isn't enough to qualify and here that doesn't even matter. Not really here for the food or shower but the vibe to escape the airport but there is a time limit of three hours and it's full and from what I hear is always full. Quite disappointing to hear but understandable that they have to keep it exclusive so pack your lunch and keep it simple it's not exactly the friendly skies and lounge as well. read more

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This lounge is decent when you can actually get in. Unfortunately, it's always full with a long line. The food is good and they have an OK bar. The issue is that it is almost impossible to access. I travel out of SAN often and it's rare that there is not a long line of people to get in. They definitely need a separate AmEx Centurion lounge or a Priority Pass lounge to adequately serve travelers. This one lounge is inadequate. read more

Not the best lounge, but not the worst Can't complain because it gives me an escape from waiting at the gate. They're clean bathrooms. There are drinks that are complementary. The drink selection is not good so you do have the option of purchasing additional items. The food situation is definitely improved. There's a few snacks & bites to choose from. They have salad. They have hummus. They have veggie sticks. There's assorted bread that can be toasted. They have cheese. They have crackers. There's a coffee maker that makes you all the fancy fun drinks. And a few other soft drink options. Free Wi-Fi, which is pretty good and you'll always meet somebody cool at the bar read more

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Attendants were nice, place was reasonably clean, food options were sparse but adequate when you're starving. Bread and toasters are around a corner and easy to miss. Flavored syrups for coffee were an added bonus. There was a wait to get in, about 30 minutes around noon so plan accordingly. They also offer a to go option if you're in a rush which is nice. Even when 'at capacity' there were still tables open. I wish there were more lounge options in this terminal but if you can't get into the chase lounge, or afford it, this is a reasonable second option. read more

Aspire Lounge - Big open windows so the small area doesn't feel cramped. - Airport Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

The lounge itself is pretty run-of-the-mill, but the staff I interacted with were all amazing. They took great care not only of me but I observed them being proactive and considerate with multiple other guests as well. From reception to bar and cleaning staff, tuis lounge stood out because every staff member went out if their way to be helpful. read more

I did not have to wait long to enter this time and had no problem finding a seat. I was early but had to wait for clean coffee cups but once they were brought out I was able to get in a better mood. Both coffee machines were working! The small breakfast selection was ok but not as nice as the aspire lounge in SMF. The staff is working hard as this is a busy lounge. There is a Chase Sapphire lounge near gates 45 I might try out next. The big windows are fun to observe. read more

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It's better than sitting in the terminal but nonetheless a subpar choice in the morning. Only one of two coffee machines working. The only hot food option is oatmeal. Check-in for entry to the club is inefficient. read more

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Staff were nice and service was quick. I got a strong mimosa and was able to add orange juice. They had breakfast options available: bagels, cereal, oatmeal, and fruit. The hard boiled eggs were over boiled. There were plenty of seats but minimal table options. read more

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The aspire lounge is located in SAN San Diego international airport terminal 2 near Alaska gate 23. Certain credit card memberships can you get in (there were a dozen), but anyone can pay $50 to enter. They had a great bar, fast service, strong drinks. Some of the power outlets didn't work, but I think it was my equipment and not their fault. There is a variety of food, soup, veggies and fruit. I didn't see any coffee cups where you can take coffee to go onto the plane. I prefer chase sapphire lounge in terminal 2. But if I got one of the member cards, I would come again. read more

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It's fine, place to sit and have a drink. We were there at 10am and food options were cereal, toast and yogurt. Some fruit. Pretty slim pickings. Great views of the tarmac. Lots of kids. Service was always friendly. Tl;dr - it was fine. Nothing much to write about. read more

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A bit busy, but staff super friendly and the views are great. Lighting was good for working and outlets at every seat. read more

Better than I thought! I had to wait around 20 min to get in, but had all my basic necessities fulfilled. Plenty of food, salads are nicely tossed, pasta salad good. Hummus and carrots good. Soup was good. The peach iced tea was not sweet so that was good. Seats were comfortable and clean, a lot of staff walking around clearing tables. The bathroom could use a little more work. The bar does not let you take bottled water for free unless you pay $2. The WiFi did not work. I was glad it was included with my priority pass program. read more

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This lounge feels more like the complimentary breakfast area at a two- or three-star hotel than a premium airport lounge. I almost always fly out in the morning, and every visit has been underwhelming. The bar is never open, so if you're hoping to start your trip with a mimosa or another morning cocktail, don't count on it. The food selection is equally disappointing. Expect basic bagels, toast, hard-boiled eggs, and inexpensive fruit that feels more like the side you'd get with a fast-food breakfast than something served in a lounge. There are very few options that feel fresh or elevated. The couple of positives are that the lounge is spacious, making it easy to find a seat and relax before your flight, and the staff members are friendly. Unfortunately, that's about where the positives end. Overall, it falls well short of the premium lounge experience I expect and isn't somewhere I'd go out of my way to visit. read more

If I could leave 0 stars, I would. The people are nice. The drinks are fine. That's the entire list of positives. Everything else feels like a lounge that's been given up on. Start with the room itself. Tables sit uncleared for 30 minutes to an hour--plates, glasses, trash just stacking up while people circle like it's musical chairs. The carpet is visibly stained, and the "wood" flooring is literally peeling up in places. Not worn--failing. Then you notice the details. Paint peeling. Fixtures beat up. Bathrooms that look like they haven't seen a proper wipe-down in a while--dirty counters, rough doors, zero sense of upkeep. It's not one thing--it's everything. And the food... if you can call it that. It looks exactly like this--(see photo)--a sad, picked-over spread that feels closer to a neglected motel breakfast than an airport lounge. Nothing looks fresh. Nothing looks intentional. It's just there. The coffee machines? Constantly broken. Not a fluke--consistently down. In an airport lounge. Let that sink in. The overarching theme is simple: everything technically exists, but nothing actually works. No attention to detail, no pride, no standard. I've been in crowded lounges. I've been in dated lounges. I've been in mediocre lounges. This is the first one that just feels poorly run at every level. read more

Aspire Lounge - Food bar - Airport Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

My second time here and today this place was packed. The disappointment was the food was closed down earlier than the lounge. The offerings were great but they seem to want to get rid of the food fast. They were throwing the food away. I do like this lounge. It would've been nice to keep the food around a bit longer. Staff were great though. read more

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Mia was our bartender yesterday and she was amazinggg. she was the only one really at the bar but she worked really fast. great alcohol options. the lounge was packed when we got in @7:00am we probably got the last seats at the bar. (thanks to a lady who switched seats for us). the breakfast food wasnt too great honestly. was hoping for some hot foods. read more

Aspire Lounge - nice selections. - Airport Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

Meh, it was okay. I came here since there isn't an Admirals Club at SAN but American tells you to use this lounge. They were at capacity, so I joined what looked like a long line to see if I could get in. I think I ended up waiting about 15 minutes, so not too bad. When I got to the front the person working the counter asked if I was okay with bar seating since that's all they had at that time, which was okay with me. The bar servers were friendly and fine. The food offerings were a little light for my taste, but not awful. The greek pasta salad they had was pretty good. However, I had to try to eat it with a spoon, as there were no forks at the buffet, and no one stocked any for a good 15 minutes (and I couldn't find anyone to even ask)! The lounge does have good windows outside to look at the gates, which is always a favorite of mine. The decor was pretty plain, but I guess it's effective enough. It's not a huge lounge (hence the line to get in), but I did see several open seats as I was getting ready to leave. Not quite the experience I'm used to, but not a terrible lounge to get some free food and drink and have some quiet. Just be prepared to possibly wait to get in. read more

5th time at this lounge and can finally confirm without a shadow of a doubt that you're much better off in the general terminal. This lounge takes priority pass holders, other lounge memberships, all the way to British Airways First class since BA doesn't have a dedicated lounge out of SAN. First time to actually be seated with no line as every other time I've been here there's been a full house and it doesn't really help that the facilities are terribly dirty. The floorboards are literally peeling. Food is as about what you'd expect from a MID lounge like this. Would much rather just eat economy airplane food lol. The only redeeming qualities about this lounge are the friendly staff and surprisingly fast wifi. read more

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At 9:30am, there was a line about ten people deep. I waited for 20 minutes and finally was let inside. It's better to wait in here rather than in the gate areas because it is a little calmer & less hectic, but the food selection is really subpar compared to other lounges like the Delta Sky lounge or Centurion lounges. The bar was open. There's a fancy coffee machine & some iced tea & horchata on tap. There's basically continental breakfast offerings available like toast, bagels, cottage cheese, cold cuts, cheese, mini muffins, fruit & boiled eggs. I mean it's fine, but totally underwhelming. Service was okay. One good thing is that the place wasn't too crowded, so that's a plus. It's better than nothing, but a premium or luxury experience, it was not. Peace. read more

Worst lounge ever. They simply can not get their admissions figured out. They have a wait-list sign, I joined it, 30 minutes later got the text, and they said everyone got the text, get back in line and wait again. What a cluster, and every single time. Overcrowded with no functional line. Aspire to be replaced with a better lounge. read more

Terminal 2 at SAN is so much better than Terminal 1. I used to take SW and there was never any place to sit or much food choices and no seating there either! So let's make that change and fly in and out of 2! Win #1 And just so happen to be where the Aspire Lounge is Win #2. We arrived 2.5 hrs before departure. Our gate was only 2 gates away from it. The line was fairly long but with a little patience, it does seem to move quickly. At first entrance, I felt the lounge was pretty sizable. They have a generous size bar facing the windows and view of planes landing/flying out. There was a plenty of various seating from single seats to couches or chairs and tables. And they are spread out so it's not crowded at all. Now the food selection isn't the best I've seen. We arrived at breakfast and it was the usual, mini muffins, toast, bagels, fruit, cottage cheese. There are fancy coffee machines for your choice or lattes, cappuccino, or hot water. Lunch arrival welcomed cold pasta, salads, soup and chips. I wish they had a water dispenser that was cold. They had stands of water and ice provided. I do like that there is a bathroom in the lounge and a separate exit- win #3. Service was great. I thought there were several clean ups and restock of cups, mugs, plates, etc. I'm not complaining and definitely glad there is a place I can now sit, relax and have a snack before flying out. Just feels like this place can give more. read more

Decent priority pass lounge in terminal 2, San Diego airport. They have some nibbles and drink while waiting for flights. The staff is friendly and the place is clean. It can get very crowded during peak hours and there can be a waitlist. read more

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None of the power outlets worked. (Of the 8 we tried). They ran out of coffee. Oddly, the place is packed so limited seating options. Run down. After 10 mins of trying to find a silver lining, we went and sat out by the gate. read more

It looks beat down. Fairly small lounge. Inside was not that clean too. Chairs and tables look very old. Food isn't good. And was very few selection. Soup was ok though. But it is quiet and you can charge your phone. Workers were nice. read more

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I've only visited a few lounges, so my sample size isn't huge... But this place is awful. London had actual mice, and this was far worse. First. This was the first lounge I'd visited that charged for most alcoholic drinks. Even a draft beer. They did have cold brew, which is cool, but one of the options was tapped out the entire time I was there. Food options looked okay. I didn't eat, though. The biggest issue? The place was a dump. Floors filthy, old soda stains under the chairs. Paint peeling off the exit door. The bathroom waste bin was falling off the wall, held together with duct tape. It was free, and a couple cold brew coffees was nice before the flight, but if anybody actually paid to get in, they'd deserve to be upset. The rest of the airport is far cleaner and well kept. read more

Everyone who works here is super friendly and helpful. They have Wi-Fi and lots of charging ports. The view is great. But this place is straight up dirty. The airport bathrooms are actually nicer. I did not try the food, but there isn't much and the didn't even have decaf coffee. It's probably not the worst airport lounge, but it is the worst one that I've been to. read more

I arrived at the airport to find my flight delayed, so I used my AA credit card to access the Aspire Lounge. First off, people who expect gourmet food and fully staffed airline-level service need to get a grip. Yes, the lounge could use some updates--new carpet, newer furniture--but it's still a much better option than sitting at the gate waiting around. The staff were friendly, dishes were cleared quickly, and the food stations were consistently stocked. I'm not sure what some travelers expect, but they offered soup, salad, deli meats, chips and salsa, bread, and vegetables. If you want a restaurant-level meal, there are plenty of actual restaurants in the airport. For what it is, the lounge does its job and provides a comfortable place to relax during a delay. read more

This lounge is the worst. Coffee maker is broken half the time. Same crappy cheese slices and old vegetables with nasty old ranch every time. Old thick as clay warm oatmeal. Front desk seems to never know how to check you in (except Valerie - she's fantastic). And they got rid of all to-go containers to reduce waste. I'm an environmentalist but for as much as I pay for the club that's crap. Use recycled materials. There's bins throughout the airport. Simple. It would be zero stars but Valerie and the bartenders are awesome and make mean Bloody Maria's! read more

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It's unfortunate that this is the only lounge option available for Amex holders in San Diego, since this is my home airport. I really hope the Amex Centurion Lounge opens here soon. I've been here many times, but only in the morning, and the food options are consistently disappointing. I mainly use the lounge as a place to sit and wait rather than waiting at the gate when I have extra time. The morning food is especially poor -- hard, overcooked boiled eggs, some cottage cheese, and sad fruit. The coffee isn't good either. Overall, it serves its purpose as a place to sit, but the food and beverage offerings leave a lot to be desired. read more

You can get access to this lounge if you have capitol one venture x, with the priority pass membership free. It's small but has a new corner room with big windows and a nice bar area. The food I'm not too impress with, just cold cut meats and some salads. Pretty lacking compared to chase sapphire/american/capitol one lounges. I'm also disappointed in the non alcoholic drink, where are they? I only see coffee and tea you make yourself. The service is great though, the guy at the door warned me on how packed it is, but still allowed me to come in as they're about to close in an hr for standing room. It's the closest to security when you first come through, the other lounge is a bit of a walk. read more

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They were not controlling capacity and had more people than chairs, and not enough chairs for the tables which left many people standing. The floors and tables were dirty, and the bathroom stalls were in disrepair with broken door latches and bag hooks. Not enough staff to refill the buffet, clear tables, or serve drinks at the bar efficiently. Food options were passable, but much of the selection was emptied and not refilled in a timely manner. read more

Long line with very few people in the lounge. Must have been busted recently by the fire Marshall. Food adequate it is just not worth standing outside for. Would say use it if you have the perk otherwise go to gate. read more

Normally, this lounge is very good. They have decent food and drinks and Internet. I stopped here before almost every flight and it's one of the main reasons I continue to make sure I have Priority Pass access. But I've never taken a flight late at night before and I have to say, a bit pissed off that my flight is at 10:45 PM and I stopped by the lounge at 9:40 and they're already closed despite the fact that the sign on the door says they're open till 10 PM. In fact it's not even 10 now and I'm sitting in a chair at the gate waiting because I couldn't get in the lounge that is apparently still open. That's bullshit. If you're gonna stop letting people in at 9:30, then your posted hours should be open until 9:30 not till 10 PM. read more

A good place to relax before your scheduled flight. Coffee and grub is always good depending on the time of the day. It has the necessary requirements before you hop on your destination. A good place to send that last minute email or check your connections and even plan your itinerary. The usual is the soup and bread and the cheese and salad so not bad at all and you can order your adult libations if you choose to do so. read more

This lounge was okay if it's your only option. The food selection was very minimal compared to other "Priority Pass" style lounges. There was no protein option, just bread, salad and snack type food such as Chex mix. The options of complimentary drinks from the bar were also very minimal in comparison to other lounges. I felt bad for the staff as there was only 1 bartender the majority of the time trying to take care of everything and they were certainly overwhelmed. Wouldn't go out of your way for this lounge, but if you arrive early and this is the only option then it will get the job done read more

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They need to do a better job hiring. Front door lady had no clue what she was doing and wasted a lot of people's time in line. Also the food isn't good and there are very few options. The view and free drinks are nice but it also gets too crowded. read more

Happy to find a lounge at the airport where I used my new Amex Platinum card for free. Place had okay food and a nice bathroom . Service was good and kind. read more

Nice lounge near gate 33 that has a lot of natural lighting due to the ceiling to floor windows on 2 sides. Complimentary buffet of light meals and snacks including hummus, several salad options, soup, cold cuts, chips and salsa, trail mix etc. was available at around dinner time when I was there. Staff seemed to go around to pick up dirty dishes and cups very frequently so service was good. There is complimentary shower available for those who want to freshen up before the flight. Coffee, tea, and water are complimentary drinks while the full bar offers a good selection of alcoholic drinks with a fee. read more

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Got to the airport early because i was worried about check in lines for my morning flight. Had time to kill, so used my Priority Pass and came to the lounge right when it opened. After being in the Chase Sapphire Lounge multiple times, this just didn't measure up. It was better than sitting in the terminal and the coffee was definitely needed. Got crowded very quickly but thankfully i snagged a seat by a window. Quiet but kind of felt like a doctor's office waiting room. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back, but it was fine for this morning read more