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I've visited many airport lounges, and this one has some of the nicest seating and décor I've seen. It's spacious, open, and very inviting. They even have a shower room, though I didn't use it. My only real complaint is the food. I was there around noon, and the main dish was beef tacos. Since I don't eat beef--and I know many others don't either--it felt limiting. They did have a bit of chicken mixed into the rice for the tacos, but that was it. I think it would be great if they offered at least two main dish options to accommodate different dietary preferences. Because of that, I ended up sticking to side dishes like mac and cheese, salad, and a few others. On the plus side, the drink selection was excellent, with options like soy milk, V8 vegetable juice, sodas, and more. The bar area was also very nice, and the staff were attentive, quickly clearing plates and keeping the space tidy. Overall, it's a wonderful lounge to relax in, and I'd happily stop here again--I just wish the food had more variety and better flavor.
Nice airport lounge located in Terminal E just after duty free, next to the food court. I used my priority pass to access this lounge. The lounge itself is fairly spacious with plenty of seating. The staff is welcoming and friendly. I had a morning flight and they had a fair selection of food items which included egg bites, diced potatoes, sausage patties, bagels/bread, an oatmeal bar, donuts, and a coffee machine. The lounge is clean and there was an attendant who came over to clear plates periodically. The bathrooms are also clean and I even saw a shower stall. Overall, a great place to relax in before a flight or during a layover.
Had a stay here on the way to Narita, Japan. They do have a few lounge chairs where people could lay down. It is pretty crowded. But they have a variety of food, drinks, and alcohol options. The seats do have accessible plugs for devices. They keep the food stocked and the food was very good. I'm sure it changes but definitely made the layover much better and relaxing.
There was a long wait to get in. You have to join a waitlist from a QR code at the entrance. Alternatively, you can make a reservation online for a 9 dollar fee. After 6 PM, the line cleared up and we were finally able to get in. The food is buffet style - 4 hot dishes, multiple cold dishes, and a soup. I would rate most dishes 3 out of 5, with a few 4 out of 5s. The cleaning staff is super friendly and diligent. They take dirty dishes, almost right away. The entire place is spacious and clean.
I used my priority pass membership to visit this lounge and I was impressed with the amount of seating and the nice ambiance! There was no line or wait to get in which is always nice. They had a wide selection of drinks and food available. My only complaint was that they didn't have a good dessert selection haha. The staff were very quick to help and take away dirty dishes.
Great lounge. Lots of space with multiple seating options from tables for dining in groups, lounging chairs, working tables, and even three sleeper chairs in the far back right. The food is standard for aspire lounges nothing amazing but enough to get the job done while waiting for a flight. Service here is great, workers keep everything clean and are very nice.
Surprisingly nice chill lounge in the Calgary international airport in E terminal. I used my priority pass to get in. The service was fast and friendly and easy to check in. Nice real large space with tons of good comfy seating, plenty of tables and work space. The bar is solid with its options, the food options are fewer but hey it's free lounge food and for that it's solid. Would definitely recommend and stop by again when I fly to/thru Calgary
No membership required. You can just purchase access. It's well worth it if you have a long layover but you're limited to 3 hours stay. Small buffet style food bar and a few desserts. Lots of beverage choices including a modest bar. Lots of seating but it does tend to fill up. Bathrooms are undersized for capacity of lounge.
Very large / clean lounge. Everything was self serve and staff was super friendly. Made our trip to the airport very comfortable. One of my better lounge experiences.
Located next to gate E70 for US bound passengers Lounge is very spacious and busy but not overcrowded on a Friday at 11am. Food game is pretty weak as breakfast is still out and it's egg bites, diced fried potatoes, and link pork sausage. Oatmeal, cheese, some cold cut stuff, and egg as are also available. Drink station are self serve starting at 11am with decent but not blow your mind stuff. Only white wine, beer on draft, and hard alcohol seems available. Seats are comfy but there are a lot of different seat options around the lounge. No staff walking around so buss your own area
Had some lounge passes to use in between flights so we checked out Aspire Lounge International. Food is incredibly bland. Two soups (vegetable chili and cheese broccoli) and four hot items (chicken rigatoni, roasted potato, ginger beef and basmati rice). Best thing was the corn salad. Plenty of alcohol to choose from; wines (cheap quality), two Big Rock beers on tap (brown ale and lager) and hard liquor. Washrooms are abysmal. Don't come here if you have to pay the $45.00 fee.
Located in the International terminal of Calgary. This is a very nice lounge with variety of wine (red & white), beers, hard liquor (whisky, Vodka, gin, etc.), juices, teas, coffees and water on tap. I think they covered it all. There are also a wonderful variety of food. Hot soups, rice, meat dish, hot and cold pastas, nuts & chips, cookies, brownies and fruit bowls. It was great! Comfortable seats with TVs and washrooms and showers. Staffs are constantly cleaning up and replenishing the food. Definitely one of the nicer airport lounge I have been to.
Stopped here on my way back from Calgary to SFO. Used my priority pass card for complimentary entrance. When I first entered, the lounge was very busy that it was difficult to find a seat. Within the next 15-30 mins, many customers left opening a lot of the seating area. The food was plentiful with hold and cold sections, and a snack bar. There's also a sleep pod but it was occupied so I didn't get a chance to see it. Overall, very clean lounge. Food was ok but nothing spectacular.
A really nice and spacious lounge! No wait when we went, and they have a lot of space inside. I love the natural lighting and plants all around. There is a good variety of food options which tasted pretty standard. There were hot and cold food items which was nice. Some dishes were ratatouille, pasta, brocolli cheddar soup. Bar available along with coffee/tea. Overall a very convenient lounge. Friendly service. read more
Light, bright, and airy. There was no wait and not many people inside when I walked in on a Wednesday afternoon. Food was good--I liked the gojuchang chicken. Drink variety was minimal and the ginger ale didn't taste like ginger ale (it must be Canad Dry, right?!). Good TVs for watching the World Cup. Fast wifi and comfy seating. Would go back. Thanks, Priority Pass! read more
3 months ago
I've visited many airport lounges, and this one has some of the nicest seating and décor I've seen. It's spacious, open, and very inviting. They even have a shower room, though I didn't use it. My only real complaint is the food. I was there around noon, and the main dish was beef tacos. Since I don't eat beef--and I know many others don't either--it felt limiting. They did have a bit of chicken mixed into the rice for the tacos, but that was it. I think it would be great if they offered at least two main dish options to accommodate different dietary preferences. Because of that, I ended up sticking to side dishes like mac and cheese, salad, and a few others. On the plus side, the drink selection was excellent, with options like soy milk, V8 vegetable juice, sodas, and more. The bar area was also very nice, and the staff were attentive, quickly clearing plates and keeping the space tidy. Overall, it's a wonderful lounge to relax in, and I'd happily stop here again--I just wish the food had more variety and better flavor. read more
Nice airport lounge located in Terminal E just after duty free, next to the food court. I used my priority pass to access this lounge. The lounge itself is fairly spacious with plenty of seating. The staff is welcoming and friendly. I had a morning flight and they had a fair selection of food items which included egg bites, diced potatoes, sausage patties, bagels/bread, an oatmeal bar, donuts, and a coffee machine. The lounge is clean and there was an attendant who came over to clear plates periodically. The bathrooms are also clean and I even saw a shower stall. Overall, a great place to relax in before a flight or during a layover. read more
Had a stay here on the way to Narita, Japan. They do have a few lounge chairs where people could lay down. It is pretty crowded. But they have a variety of food, drinks, and alcohol options. The seats do have accessible plugs for devices. They keep the food stocked and the food was very good. I'm sure it changes but definitely made the layover much better and relaxing. read more
There was a long wait to get in. You have to join a waitlist from a QR code at the entrance. Alternatively, you can make a reservation online for a 9 dollar fee. After 6 PM, the line cleared up and we were finally able to get in. The food is buffet style - 4 hot dishes, multiple cold dishes, and a soup. I would rate most dishes 3 out of 5, with a few 4 out of 5s. The cleaning staff is super friendly and diligent. They take dirty dishes, almost right away. The entire place is spacious and clean. read more
I used my priority pass membership to visit this lounge and I was impressed with the amount of seating and the nice ambiance! There was no line or wait to get in which is always nice. They had a wide selection of drinks and food available. My only complaint was that they didn't have a good dessert selection haha. The staff were very quick to help and take away dirty dishes. read more
1 year ago
Great lounge. Lots of space with multiple seating options from tables for dining in groups, lounging chairs, working tables, and even three sleeper chairs in the far back right. The food is standard for aspire lounges nothing amazing but enough to get the job done while waiting for a flight. Service here is great, workers keep everything clean and are very nice. read more
Surprisingly nice chill lounge in the Calgary international airport in E terminal. I used my priority pass to get in. The service was fast and friendly and easy to check in. Nice real large space with tons of good comfy seating, plenty of tables and work space. The bar is solid with its options, the food options are fewer but hey it's free lounge food and for that it's solid. Would definitely recommend and stop by again when I fly to/thru Calgary read more
No membership required. You can just purchase access. It's well worth it if you have a long layover but you're limited to 3 hours stay. Small buffet style food bar and a few desserts. Lots of beverage choices including a modest bar. Lots of seating but it does tend to fill up. Bathrooms are undersized for capacity of lounge. read more
Located next to gate E70 for US bound passengers Lounge is very spacious and busy but not overcrowded on a Friday at 11am. Food game is pretty weak as breakfast is still out and it's egg bites, diced fried potatoes, and link pork sausage. Oatmeal, cheese, some cold cut stuff, and egg as are also available. Drink station are self serve starting at 11am with decent but not blow your mind stuff. Only white wine, beer on draft, and hard alcohol seems available. Seats are comfy but there are a lot of different seat options around the lounge. No staff walking around so buss your own area read more
1 year ago
Had some lounge passes to use in between flights so we checked out Aspire Lounge International. Food is incredibly bland. Two soups (vegetable chili and cheese broccoli) and four hot items (chicken rigatoni, roasted potato, ginger beef and basmati rice). Best thing was the corn salad. Plenty of alcohol to choose from; wines (cheap quality), two Big Rock beers on tap (brown ale and lager) and hard liquor. Washrooms are abysmal. Don't come here if you have to pay the $45.00 fee. read more
Located in the International terminal of Calgary. This is a very nice lounge with variety of wine (red & white), beers, hard liquor (whisky, Vodka, gin, etc.), juices, teas, coffees and water on tap. I think they covered it all. There are also a wonderful variety of food. Hot soups, rice, meat dish, hot and cold pastas, nuts & chips, cookies, brownies and fruit bowls. It was great! Comfortable seats with TVs and washrooms and showers. Staffs are constantly cleaning up and replenishing the food. Definitely one of the nicer airport lounge I have been to. read more
Stopped here on my way back from Calgary to SFO. Used my priority pass card for complimentary entrance. When I first entered, the lounge was very busy that it was difficult to find a seat. Within the next 15-30 mins, many customers left opening a lot of the seating area. The food was plentiful with hold and cold sections, and a snack bar. There's also a sleep pod but it was occupied so I didn't get a chance to see it. Overall, very clean lounge. Food was ok but nothing spectacular. read more
Very clean and stocked with amenities. There's not bar or order service but they have enough options to choose from. Hot food options during our visit was mac n cheese, Swedish meatballs, mash potatoes, and veggie chilli. Then basmati rice with ginger beef was added. These were all very tasty and better than the typical cafeteria quality food of some other lounges. Drinks include a self serve selection of liquors, wine, and beer. I enjoyed this a lot as pouring your own beer just felt cool haha. There are some cold food options, desserts, and other sodas/juices as well. There was plenty of seating but when it got more crowded you might have to do with sitting at the bar/counter area. read more
Beautiful lounge with a ton of seating of various sorts, definitely can get packed. The turnover of food was quite efficient for how busy it was. Loved the selection of food and beverages. The bathrooms were clean. Overall enjoyed my experience there! read more
I'm a bit confused how my app and Yelp says this place is open until 7pm, but when we arrived they were closing at 6pm. What is going on? I've been here before and this place is always busy. You have to wait for a party to leave, but it's no big deal because people are in and out anyway. The lounge seems like it's staffed pretty well. They do a good job picking up plates and utensils when you're finished...but nobody is cleaning or wiping down tables and chairs... good thing I carry Lysol wipes with me to wipe down surfaces. The food was delicious. They had basmati rice, beef stew, Mac and cheese, sandwiches, salad, brownies, and more the last time I was there . Also had a variety of alcohol and other non-alcoholic drinks. read more
2 years ago
Overall solid lounge with spacious open ceilings that can be accessed with Priority Pass, Amex, and some others - though on the smaller side and can get on the fuller side during peak hours. A small number of hot food options available and multiple deserts/ pastries. Clean and well-kept. read more
3 years ago
One of the nicer aspire lounges. Many choices for breakfast, great coffee machine. Only bummer was they ran out of orange juice by 7 am. Three lounging pods that are very comfortable. A great place to wait for the flight. read more
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I absolutely love this lounge --if only the rest of them were like this one! I spent over 2 hours here before my flight thanks to my Priority Pass (bless this little card). Also, after a rough experience going through TSA and Customs, this lounge really turned it around for us. The space is very spacious with high ceiling windows providing views of the airplanes boarding and de-boarding. There are even a couple pods in the back for privacy to nap. We were hungry and went straight for the food, which was fully stocked. I saw them constantly refilling the trays of rice, chili, veggies, chicken, salad, breads, snacks, and desserts. There are also cheese, deli meats, and fruits in the refrigerator. The best part is their alcohol and drink selection, which is self-serve and on tap. All of the food was delicious as well and well worth your money even if you had to pay for this lounge. Also, great service from all the employees here making sure the tables were cleared and food was never empty. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
This lounge is better than the states lounge. More options in food, beverages, and alcohol. And everything is self served. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
So big and empty with tons of seating. The area is huge with grand ceilings overlooking the terminals. At first I was not a fan because there wasn't much food out. Only some deli meats and bread. I guess that was for breakfast because when I came back around noon there were some chicken, beef, rice and chicken noodle soup. It was a good lunch before heading out. I like the alcohol bar selection, self service. Pretty good brands and 2 beers. In my opinion, one of the better lounges. I've been to some pretty bad ones. read more
9 years ago
Three cheers for the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card! Knowing I was traveling from Canada to the US, I should have realized I was going international. I guess keeping my feet on North America, it kinda just slipped, but as I emerged on the other side of the duty-free shop at the Calgary International Airport, it all clicked. Naturally, that drove me to check for any nearby Priority Pass lounges, and low and behold, the Aspire Transborder popped up, and I was right next to it! So I showed my card and was politely informed they'd be closing at 7PM (it was 6:30ish) but that I should make myself comfortable. In the 30 minutes I was there, I had the chance to grab a few drinks, a bite to eat, and a few snacks for the flight home. I sat at a high top, which wasn't the most comfortable, but I did see some nice chairs and sofas, as well as TVs with news from around the world. The lounge has a decent selection of spirits setup in a self-serve style. The bottles have the pour stops on em, so that just means tip twice for a double! I really appreciate this in the lounges, as you can make the drink you want. By the time I got there the food was just about packed up, but I managed to get a few bites of beef over rice and picked up a croissant for the road. Having access to these international lounges is such an incredible perk of the Chase Sapphire Reserve card. They charge like $60-$80 per visit, and with the card you can visit any lounge in the network as many times as you like while a cardholder. This card keeps finding ways to pay for itself, and this lounge is just another fine example of how great it is to be part of the Chase family. read more
I'm surprised by the tough reviews for an incredible lounge, hands down in my top 3 priority pass lounges so far. You might already expect the full bar, juices, sodas, teas, and water. Also, an espresso/latte/cappuccino machine. They go the extra mile with hot breakfast (scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, sausage links), brownies, and charcuterie. Bread bar with pastries and toaster. All food is fresh and top quality. Atmosphere is spacious and quiet. Lots of room to sit or lay, even in mini private rooms. Very comfortable furniture. You can truly lounge in front of the TVs. It's modern decorated and immaculately clean. We only stayed 20 minutes but wish we could have lingered. I highly recommend this lounge. read more
7 years ago
Quite roomy so there was definitely no issue with overcrowding as many of the Priority Pass lounges have struggled with. Everything here is self serve including the liquor (whoo hoo) though there were some flies around the liquor and the food is just okay. The lounge has an elevated feel as it literally overlooks quite a bit of the airport. The restrooms are really nice as well. read more
How many slices of affordable heaven have you ever found in an Airport? Not many right? Well, for $US 34.47, eat, drink, and be merry at Calgary-Airport. Adult bevy bar, dessert bar, coffee bar, food bar, comfortable seating, TV, clean restrooms await the traveler with a couple of hours or more to kill! This is your incentive to Arrive Early! read more
As a priority pass member, I'm constantly searching for lounges at airports to see how it's like, what they serve, and if I can chill there. This was such a delightful lounge located on the left right after you leave the duty free shop. They serve real food here. When I was there, they had butter chicken, basmati rice, and a ratatouille. They have a cold bar of salad, macaroni salad, broccoli, and other vegetables. I was very surprised to see their open bar liquor, pretty nice to look at and they had cold beers in the fridge along with their yogurt and fruit. Their pastry selection and desserts were so delicious and the coffee machine made lattes and cappuccinos. Plenty of seating around and dining tables. Loved this lounge and they even have showers if you need that! read more
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8425 McCall Way NE
Calgary, AB T2E 7H6
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