GRU use to have a star alliance club, but now sends travelers to Espacio Banco Safra's lounge that can be used for alliance Gold members, United First Class, and United Business Class passengers. The lounge is located on the second floor about the duty free shopping area. This lounge is a perfect place to relax before your flight- the lounge offers relax seating that overlooks the airport on the second floor. Plus seating at the bar or in quiet areas.
The lounge offers a full bar. You can help yourself to wine and champagne. Or you can have the bartender make you a cocktail or a mocktail. The cocktails made by the bartender were excellent- the bartender mentioned that he has been bartending at the lounge for 7 years. Plus the lounge offers soda, beer and coffee machines- including espresso.
For food, the lounge offers an array of local entrees. In addition, at the buffet you can find appetizers that you would find at bars in brazil, cheese, salads and more. Also, there are some soup and desserts to compliment your meal. The food seemed to be changed and replaced often.
The lounge also offers amenities beyond food and drinks- the lounge has showers for all customers. Also for a nominal amount, you can get a massage while you wait for your flight.
The lounge was a perfect place to relax in before my long international flight. read more