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Plaza Premium Lounge

3.5 (70 reviews)
Open • 5:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Meghan W.

I came around lunch time and they were still letting people in, which I do appreciate. On the outside the place looks great. On the inside, it is crowded but still there's seating. Service at the front is just flat. The service throughout is non existent. They served rice, pasta, veggies, and fish for lunch. It's a solid lunch. They have limited dessert and salad. I just wish they had to go cups and boxes. They ran out of plates at one point but I understand it was a very busy day. The drop in rating is simply based on service.

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Jonathan A.

Good food and good service. Came while waiting for a flight to the US. The brunch selection is excellent with hot and cold options for everyone. Loved the mini Bundt cake. Overall a nice spot to hangout in too.

Angela C.

It's great that this lounge accepts AMEX Plat! No wait to get in when we came while waiting for our flight home from Vancouver. It offered a nice place to grab a bite and kill some time. It's definitely not as nice as some other lounges. Felt crowded with average food, but we were just happy we didn't have to wait at the gate! They have a bar area for wine and drinks, a coffee and tea station, dessert bar, and some hot foods.

Lee S.

Although, there is no Centurion Lounge at the airport, this lounge does honors American Express Platinum card members. It's a good size with ample seating both at tables and the bar area. The food was good, flavorful and the variety was impressive. The staff was friendly and ensured the tables were cleaned and cleared promptly. The lounge is a bit small and reaches seating capacity quickly making finding a seat a bit challenging. Special kudos to the front receptionist, Dikuha who found me a seat. Unfortunately, a guest sitting nearby took exception and began berating her in front of others bringing her to tears for only doing her job. This was truly unfortunate and definitely unwarranted. Management was advised. This lounge is located near the E gates and is easily found.

Food was not bad actually
Christina L.

I guess this lounge is "premium" compared to the rest of the regular airport, but overall it's just okay. The food selection is small, but everything actually tasted not bad (much better than food court)! EVA business class passengers get a complimentary pass to this lounge, and there is a private seating area in the back for us. I think I would only come here if it's complimentary. There's not much worth paying for.

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Janice Y.

I was at the lounge during breakfast near gate D60-64~. Love the bright big windows and the lounge overlooks the airport runway. They served standard sausage, beans, fries and French toast. The highlight was the fresh made omelette and you can top with fried onions, chili oil and scallions. They also have some yogurt and cantaloupe and honeydew as fruit. The standard options for drinks as well. Cereal, croissants, buns and toast are also available. The dessert is nothing write home about, there are cake donuts and some mini square cake. Oh another thing worthy to note is the big glass dispenser of juice they have there is actually freshly squeezed orange juice.

Mare B.

Checking in at the Plaza Premium Lounge was the best treat to myself after having an ordeal of a time (21 hours!) trying to return home after being delayed four times, and then my flight was eventually canceled. Long story short, I ended up purchasing another flight home, which took me from YYZ (Toronto) to YVR (Vancouver) before continuing back to LAX (LA) the next morning. It was my first time at YVR, which is a beautiful airport with so many things to see and do, especially with a 7-hour layover! **NOTE** (This review is for the Plaza Premium Lounge). I didn't have a reservation, but I was still able to walk-in for $31 USD. All that was required was my boarding pass and how long I wanted to stay in the lounge (price increases per hour). While inside, I was able to relax on their comfortable chairs, freshen up in their huge private bathrooms, as well as, have a beverage and enjoy a fresh hot meal in comfort. I'll be looking forward to visiting more of these lounges the next time I travel internationally.

Andrew W.

Relatively new Plaza Premium FIRST ( Hong Kong Airline's Business Lounge @YVR ) ... amazing decor and also super friendly and helpful staffs! Shoutout to Koko our lovely server ... after a hectic day it's so good to see a smiling face ... she literally calmed us down and with treats like beef short ribs, tuna tataki & sticky toffee cakes! How can you not relax! Oh and remember to try their signature cocktail: "Holiday Mood" it will surely set you in the right mood!! Outstanding Mixologist! This amazing experience was part of our first trip with Hong Kong Airline - Business

Kate C.

Note this is the US depature side. My first time in a lounge but I expected a lot more after watching youtubes of Asian lounges. This seemed like a cafeteria. For breakfast, they had pancake, scrambled eggs, sausages, fried potato wedges. The eggs were juicy and delicious, sausages were super salty, and the potato wedges were crispy and had good flavor. There was a fridged section with yogurt and toppings, and cake slices. The cakes were extraordinarily sweet. The tea/coffee station was a bit of a mess because there is barely any counter space. Toast and cereal were on another station. I sat by the kitchen station in the center and saw there were a bunch of alcohol on the shelf. Perhaps this is by payment? There was a menu facing inward so it wasnt for breakfast but I was still curious what you can order and whether it is complimentary or not. They have their own shower and washroom section. Probably only around 5 washrooms which still generated quite a line up. All in all not bad if you have free lounge passes on your credit card but I would definitely not pay $55.80 for this. Also, if you book online there is a booking fee so best to walk in.

Warren D.

Date of visit: July 22, 2025 We had the earliest of flights to Seattle but still had a little time to hit the lounge here at YVR and it was overall very nice! Staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, which you don't tend to see too much at lounges these days. The breakfast spread was certainly not the largest but there was a nice variety of items to choose from and the automated coffee machine was a nice touch. While black forest cake is not something I normally would have for breakfast, they were delicious little squares of heaven! For not being very busy, all of the bathrooms were occupied at the same time--or maybe staff didn't open them all up--which I found odd but I made do without it.

Paolo B.

On the flight back home, we had to take advantage of the priority pass access, and luckily it wasn't too busy and we got right in. From a size perspective, it's not huge, actually kinda cramped but honestly with traveling with just one other person, it was easy to grab a table. They had a buffet set up which had beef brisket, fettuccine Alfredo, veggies, a fish dish, and assorted desserts and tomato soup. It kinda reminded me of an elevated high school cafeteria in terms of quality. The brisket was hella dry but it didn't stop me from eating it lol. Tomato soup was watery and didn't have much flavor. from a food perspective, it left a bit to be desired. The tiramisu was pretty tasty though. For drinks, they had a select menu of complimentary alcoholic beverages which is a nice touch. For non-alcoholic, they had a self serve Pepsi soda fountain, some assorted juices, and a coffee machine. Solid selection. Overall, definitely better than spending money on the airport, grabbing a decent bite and a refreshing beverage. If you are a priority pass member, it's worth stopping by to pass time before your flight

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Jean T.

This lounge is decent as an option and I was considering going to another lounge but this is the one that was the closest to my boarding gate. I arrived around 6:30 am on a Tuesday since my flight was at 7:30 and it was spacious enough inside but not many seating options due to the way it's arranged. I like the tables in the middle of the room without the booth-like seating but then there's no outlets and I'm one of those that likes to top up all of my devices prior to boarding the plane. The breakfast option was okay, I kind of wished there were more hot food options because there was baked beans, eggs, potatoes, and sausages but there were no waffles or anything else like that. In the refrigerated section they did also have yogurt, a variety of salads -though idk who eats a salad that early in the morning, and fruits. The bar doesn't open til 9 AM per Canada laws I believe, I wasn't looking to get a drink but as I was passing by to find a seat I noticed the sign. There are two bathrooms and two additional doors that are bathrooms but also have showers and nearly the whole time I was there they were occupied. I ended up going outside to use one closer to my gate because I didn't want to have to wait.

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Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge

Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge

3.1(126 reviews)
0.3 km•YVR
•$$

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.

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Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge - Next flight.

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Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge - Restaurant seating

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Jetside Lounge - Inside of the Jetside Lounge

Jetside Lounge

4.2(20 reviews)
0.3 km•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.

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YVR Gate D - International Departures

YVR Gate D - International Departures

2.9(8 reviews)
0.3 km•YVR

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.;)

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YVR Gate D - International Departures
YVR Gate D - International Departures

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Galiano Cafe - Restaurant in South Terminal

Galiano Cafe

3.3(4 reviews)
1.9 km•YVR
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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!

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Galiano Cafe - Cafeteria style restaurant inside South Terminal

Cafeteria style restaurant inside South Terminal

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