Throughout my two instances to Latin America journey, I had the possibility to take a look at a few lounges at Santiago Airport, previous to my Delta A350 enterprise class flight.
In a earlier installment, I reviewed the LATAM Lounge Santiago, which is outstanding, in all probability the perfect lounge in Latin America. Now I needed to evaluation the SkyTeam Lounge Santiago, which is way much less thrilling. It’s nonetheless okay, and a cushty sufficient place to go a while previous to a flight. Nonetheless, I doubt this lounge will blow anybody away.
SkyTeam Lounge Santiago location
The SkyTeam Lounge is positioned in Terminal 2 of Santiago Airport, which is completely used for worldwide flights. It’s positioned in Pier E, which is a little bit of a stroll from the place you enter the terminal. As soon as by way of safety, simply flip proper and comply with the signage within the course of Pier E.
Ultimately you’ll end up strolling down a hall to this a part of the terminal.
As quickly as you’re in Pier E, you’ll see the doorway to the lounge on the correct.
It’s a shared entrance, as each the SkyTeam Lounge and Banco de Chile Lounge are one degree beneath the terminal, so may be accessed through the identical elevator. Additionally, did Banco de Chile steal Corona’s typeface, the opposite approach round, or am I shedding my thoughts?
As soon as on the decrease degree, the doorway to the SkyTeam Lounge is to the correct.
SkyTeam Lounge Santiago hours
The SkyTeam Lounge Santiago by no means closes, because it’s open 24/7, provided that the airport sees flights all hours of the day.
SkyTeam Lounge Santiago entry necessities
The SkyTeam Lounge Santiago follows commonplace SkyTeam lounge entry guidelines, so it’s open to SkyTeam enterprise class passengers and SkyTeam Elite Plus vacationers.
On prime of that, the lounge additionally belongs to Precedence Cross, although it may possibly solely be accessed by way of this system should you’re flying on a SkyTeam airline (which I discover to be an attention-grabbing restriction). I sat close to the doorway for a lot of the time I used to be within the lounge, and I can’t rely the quantity of people that have been turned away, as they weren’t conscious of the restriction (that is the one Precedence Cross lounge within the terminal).
SkyTeam Lounge Santiago seating & format
The SkyTeam Lounge Santiago is 757 sq. meters (~8,150 sq. toes), with seating for 154 friends. As you enter the lounge, there’s first a seating space with… properly, no matter you name this stuff, which appear like personal couches from the again, however are actually only a pair of chairs. There’s additionally some high-top seating alongside a self-serve bar.
Off to the facet of this space are two chairs at a shared workspace, in addition to a printer.
There’s additionally a bit right here that’s roped off, although I’m unsure who that’s saved for. Maybe for Flying Blue Final members, as each Air France and KLM fly right here.
There’s additionally an space with a number of daybeds, separated by partitions. Don’t count on to get any actual relaxation right here (it’s vivid and never quiet), nevertheless it’s a pleasant place to lounge nonetheless.
Then there’s certainly one of two predominant seating areas within the lounge, which is elevated above the opposite predominant seating space, up a few stairs. This has some chairs, benches, and eating tables.
The decrease seating space has pairs of seats organized going through each other, with partitions between them. For no matter cause, throughout my go to everybody appeared to wish to sit right here, fairly than in every other a part of the lounge.
Lastly, there are a few communal counters with a bunch of chairs, which I’d solely select if there aren’t any different locations to take a seat. There are additionally a few eating tables with chairs. That is all in the identical space because the buffet.
One good factor concerning the lounge is that it has home windows all through. The lounge is on the identical degree because the apron, so that you get a unique perspective on the motion than you’d sometimes get from the terminal. Views have been the one factor lacking from the LATAM Lounge. Under you can even see the Delta A350 that I’d be flying to Atlanta!
SkyTeam Lounge Santiago meals & drinks
The SkyTeam Lounge Santiago has a fairly good drink choice. Throughout my go to, there was a self-serve bar close to the doorway, with quite a lot of wine and liquor.
There have been additionally fridges with soda, water, and beer.
The primary buffet is positioned within the very again of the lounge, although I discover the unfold throughout my go to to be fairly lackluster.
Meals choices included some chilly cuts, individually plated salads, fruit, mini sandwiches, bread rolls, brownies, and cookies.
The one sizzling possibility throughout my go to was soup.
There have been additionally a few espresso machines right here, plus a collection of tea and comfortable drinks.
So whereas the choice wasn’t horrible, it was a far cry from the LATAM Lounge, which had an enormous alternative of cold and warm meals, cocktails made by bartenders, barista espresso, and so forth.
SkyTeam Lounge Santiago bogs & showers
The SkyTeam Lounge Santiago has bogs and showers within the again proper nook of the lounge.
The lads’s room has three sinks, three urinals, and two stalls, and gave the impression to be properly maintained.
The lounge additionally has two bathe suites, every with a sink, bathroom, and walk-in bathe.
Backside line
The SkyTeam Lounge Santiago is a superbly okay contract(ish) and Precedence Cross lounge. It’s good and vivid, it wasn’t too crowded, and the drink choice was first rate. That being stated, I assumed the meals choice was fairly underwhelming, with the one sizzling possibility being soup, and even the chilly choices not being all that substantial. Moreover, I’d describe the lounge’s decor as being fairly primary, as is the case in any respect SkyTeam branded lounges, in my expertise.
If that is the one lounge you have got entry to, then in fact that is what it is best to use. Nonetheless, in case you have entry to this or the LATAM Lounge (like when flying Delta), then the selection is extremely apparent — don’t hassle with this lounge!
What’s your tackle the SkyTeam Lounge Santiago?
