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After visiting the American Express Lounge in Terminal 3, I made my way to Terminal 2’s international side to be closer to my American Airlines flight over to Miami. Interestingly, while Star Alliance shuttered their lounge at Guarulhos, SkyTeam has maintained an alliance lounge through a contracted partner, The Lounge.
Quick Take: SkyTeam Lounge Sao Paulo Review
| Category | Rating (Out of 10) |
|---|---|
| Atmosphere & Design | ✅ 7/10 |
| Food & Beverage | 😐 6/10 |
| Seating & Layout | ✅ 7/10 |
| Wi-Fi & Connectivity | ✅ 7/10 |
| Cleanliness & Comfort | ✅ 7/10 |
The SkyTeam Lounge São Paulo is a nice lounge that has a decent amount of space.
Lounge Info
- Lounge Name: SkyTeam Lounge São Paulo / The Lounge
- Location: Terminal 2 (International)
- Operating Hours: 24 hours daily
Access Policy
- Entry process: You must present your boarding pass and entry access method.
- Who can enter: SkyTeam Elite Plus, International First and Business Class passengers on a SkyTeam airline, Priority Pass, Lounge Key
- Guest policy: SkyTeam Elite Plus are entitled to one guest; Guest access for other methods varies.
- Credit cards or memberships accepted: Priority Pass, Lounge Key
The SkyTeam Lounge Sao Paulo-Guarulhos primarily serves eligible SkyTeam flyers and other cardholders that have access, such as Priority Pass and Lounge Key. It also seems like it might be possible to enter with certain South American-issued credit cards, but I couldn’t verify this.
Atmosphere & Seating
Upon arriving, you will be greeted at the check-in desk where you provide your credentials and enter. For any questions regarding Wi-Fi, showers, or other amenities, you can ask the staff at the front desk. The lounge is 700 square meters with seating for 180 guests. There are several seating areas around the lounge, which is itself well-lit, with windows that I am sure let in incredible sunlight.
To the right after entering the main lounge area, there is a dining area that has a few tables and high-top tables. There is a food area with cold and hot options, although the hot options seemed to have been sitting out there a while.
To the left are oversized lounge chairs, which were fairly comfortable. More of these seats were scattered throughout the long lounge. There were additional seating areas toward the rear of the lounge near some of the conference rooms, but I didn’t snap pics since they were completely occupied.
Food & Beverage
There’s a drink and food station toward the entrance of the lounge, with hot and cold options offered.
Fruits and salads were offered.
In addition to cakes and pastries.
Next to the fruit was also a coffee machine, which could whip up some espresso drinks. Not pictured was the hot food, which was kept warm in an oven sort of device. The food was unappetizing.
There is also a full-service bar, which went un-staffed during my visit.
Wi-Fi & Connectivity
Complimentary Wi-Fi was available.
Cleanliness & Facilities
The lounge initially seemed clean, but after a while some dishes weren’t cleared in a timely manner, especially as the night went on.
Amenities
Shower rooms are available upon request, and to reserve a spot, you need to go to the front desk.
There was a business center in the back.
There are also several private phone booths.
A meeting room is also available.
SkyTeam Lounge São Paulo Review Verdict
The SkyTeam Lounge at São Paulo Terminal 2 is a nice refuge from the hectic areas of the terminal, offering SkyTeam’s premium members a decent spot to relax. I believe one of the most important things to know about a lounge is whether it is worth going out of your way or getting to the airport early to visit it, and this one doesn’t hit the mark. It is a nice lounge, but definitely not something you go out of your way for.
Overall Rating: 6.8/10
Have you had a chance to visit the SkyTeam Lounge at São Paulo? What were your thoughts?
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