Located above the food court next to the Comfort and Millennium Lounge. HSBC feels more spacious…read morewith tall ceilings so it feels cleaner and more spacious compared to Comfort lounge next door. There are computers, a printer, wifi, lockers, 1 M and 1 W bathroom. Food selection was limited to soup sandwiches, and dessert baked goods and cookies. Maybe because we arrived after dinner time? The spread also includes serve yourself alcohol, coffee machine, soda fountain. Entry fee varies. We got in free with Chase Reserve CC Priority Pass. I'll skip Comfort and HSBC next time and head straight to Primeclass Lounge downstairs.

I have been to the Ataturk airport multiple times and this was our second visit to the HSBC lounge…read more Both times we were here in the morning time period and the lounge was pretty full. As we have priority pass membership our lounge visits are free but usually the lounge costs at least $25. They have pretty good wifi and a good spread of food which includes a soup of the day, different sandwiches, fruits and drinks of all kind. I have been to many different lounges in different airports around the world but this one is starting to show its age. The furniture is getting old and the sofas are really uncomfortable plus they don't have enough charging outlets. So at some point the management of the lounge will have to update everything. The good part is that the Ataturk airport has lots of different options so if you don't feel satisfied with this one you can try other lounges which are within the same area of the terminal.

During our last Turkish Airlines stopover in Istanbul, I decided to take advantage of their shower…read morefacilities at the Business Class lounge at the IST airport. I stopped by the desk, gave them my flight information and they had someone show me to a nice private shower cabin that had a nice robe, toiletries and slippers. The cabin was a good size and the cleanliness was impeccable. I took my time, had a refreshing shower and got dressed to face the day...after a long trans-Atlantic flight. A great benefit of the lounge.

We had a long layover in Istanbul and was glad to spent almost three hours at this lounge for…read moreInternational Travelers. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the home of Turkish Airlines and this lounge is beautiful and huge! It's located on the upper level and you can reach it via elevator (near Louis Vuitton) or escalator (across from Salvatore Ferragamo). You can't miss it. The food and beverage options are insane! I wish I had taken more pictures but my hands were always full with food, champagne or desserts. I thought their salad station/area was top notch. They had all types of salads like beets, artichokes, butter lettuces, eggplants, beans, walnut & tomatoes, hummus, tzatziki dips, and so much more! The ingredients are fresh and replenished frequently. There are hot food stations with chef preparing the food in front of you, like grilled chicken, falafels, rice, and meats. There is a pasta station, pizza/flatbread station where the chefs are rolling the dough and baking it in an open fire oven. It was AMAZING! There is a separate tea making station. Hot, cold and flavored tea. I don't really like Turkish tea but I admire the silverware and the art of tea making. There are bottled water and sodas in open fridges throughout the lounge for grab-n-go. There are alcohol carts with champagne and wine. If you're not full by this point, there is the desserts station with the famous baklava, dates and honey cakes. Oh mine, I was sad to leave to board my flight! LOL. If you have access through miles and smiles or with first/business class tickets, you must check out this lounge!

Not the most exciting of lounges at 0430 but it was clean, plenty of room, staff was so diligent at…read morebudding tables, being helpful. But even after 3 weeks in-country, this was not what I'm used to for breakfast, but it was fuel for the long day of flights ahead and I wasn't overly full in an ugly way. A pleasant place to wile away the time. WiFi was iffy at times

The iGA Lounge at Istanbul Airport (IST) is a large, premium travel lounge offering extensive…read moreamenities like dining, showers, and relaxation areas for international and domestic departures, accessible via iGA Pass, partner airlines, or lounge programs like Priority Pass. It features a unique outdoor terrace, multiple food stations, and services such as massage (on select days) and prayer rooms, making it a comfortable option for various travelers, though it can get busy. I was shocked to learn this lounge had a less than 5 star rating. Travelers have gotten impatient and should realize the staff is working hard to maintain everything. Personally I give this lounge a 4.5 rating on a bad day. This lounge has a pool table which is really awesome. Checkout the video below I posted on YouTube about this lounge: https://youtube.com/shorts/MGsjAm06LcU?si=-_L3Y97bc5fpMpr3

I was looking forward to relaxing between international flights at a nice lounge. I have a Priority…read morePass through my credit card. I made sure to check I have an access to the lounge. Upon my arrival, I saw 2 staff members chatting at the front desk. I waited until they finished, hoping they would notice me as nobody was there but me. I waited a while. Eventually one of them left. The other lady was acting as I was not there. I waited until she notices me, but somehow she did not see me. So I just presented my tickets and a Pass. She only said: "It doesn't work here". I asked her to check the system. She replied again: "It doesn't work here. It's paid". The whole time she didn't make an eye contact even once and did not check the system for my pass entrance, her response was pretty rude. I called Priority Pass after arrival to US to confirm I had the right information about the lounge. I had correct information, complaint filed. Such a disappointing experience.

Worst Airline in the world. Worst staff Specially Male…read morestaff. they don't help, they are rude, arrogant.

This is a great business lounge. You don't even need q business class ticket to come here. You…read morecan pay a reasonable fee of 50 Turkish Lia (as of 29 January 2017). The buffet food, which is free, is simple and filling. Good lentil soup, some simple cheeses and fruit. Also your choice of teas, coffee and soft drinks. Sorry no alcohol. I really like the convenience of the private bus test takes you directly to the plane. Allen all this relaxed atmosphere, comfy chairs, food/drink and small bus service to the plane makes the nominal fee worth it. Especially for long layovers.

Much larger airport than I had imagined. A bit confusing when going through security. There are…read moreseveral to pass. There also two parallel lines that do the same thing, except one line might have one agent, while the others may have 2 or 3. We started at the first and realized there's just one woman working it. We moved to the next one when we saw that the other one was moving faster due to having multiple workers. At the actual gate, there's another security person checking your boarding card and passport to enter the enclosed area. Several entitled people decided they didn't need to wait and pushed to enter from the side, causing a scene. At boarding time, you have to show your passport and boarding card again. It's safe, but it's a lot of checks. Allow enough time.

This airport is extremely security conscious. You have to clear security twice before you get to…read moredepartures. It is a very clean and very busy. It's an airport. There are so many options for purchasing duty free and gadgets. That's all.

Another trip, another gem, and by gem I mean SAW İstanbul, where travel dreams go to die. First…read moreoff, nothing screams "welcome" like being herded through security twice because why not spice things up with a little déjà vu and a bonus pat-down? The signage? Oh, it's there. Somewhere. Probably hiding behind a guy chain-smoking under a No Smoking sign. Yes, this airport smells like a tavern. Staff range from visibly annoyed to outright hostile, as if your very presence personally offended them. Honestly, I think the ticketing agents made a blood pact to make sure no one leaves here with their sanity intact. Are you hungry? Hope you brought a second mortgage. You can treat yourself to a sad sandwich that tastes like betrayal and costs more than your flight.

The check in was fast and smooth and the service from the staff only bad thing was was the conveyor…read morebelt stopped working and almost destroyed my stuff.