Where is it?
Menzies Business Lounge is located in terminal 5, the largest international terminal at Stockholm Arlanda airport. The lounge is located between pier A and pier B on the first floor and can be reached by the lifts or stairs opposite SAS service centre. The lounge is located next to the SAS Lounge and SAS Gold Lounge.
The Menzies Business Lounge is not to be confused with the Menzies Executive Lounge, also located in terminal 5 but at the F-pier.
How do I get in?
A large number of airlines use this lounge for their premium passenger. These include most airlines operating at terminal 5 not part of Star Alliance as well as partner airlines of SAS. The lounge is also used by some charter airlines for passengers travelling in their premium cabins. It is also possible to access the lounge using various credit cards and lounge cards as well as by paying at the reception.
What’s it like?
The lounge has a rather simple design with most of the interior in light wood and with armchairs in blue, grey and purple. The lounge consists of a main lounge area with the self-service buffet where most of the seating is located.
There is also a smaller seating area with an excellent view of the apron at terminal 5.
There is also a smaller seating area, much in the shape of a conference room, which is separated from the main lounge area by a glass wall. It also has a much more attractive and colourful design. However it is open to all guests, just like the rest of the lounge.
Food and drinks
The self-service buffet area is the first thing you see after the reception, a circular-shaped area with a large lamp ball.
Unfortunately the selection of food is not particularly extensive, it is basic to say the least. The selection is limited to bread rolls with either ham, cheese or turkey, salad, nuts and crisps, cheese and crackers. There are also fresh fruits and cookies, but that’s about it. No proper food is offered at any time of the day, not even any cold cuts, soup or anything slightly more substantial.
Drinks are available from the same buffet area with a soda dispenser which also hasapple and orange juice. Beer, red wine and white wine are available on tap but no other alcoholic beverages are offered. There is also a coffee machine and of course tea-making facilities.
Facilities
Swedish, Scandinavian and international newspapers are available from a rack. Restrooms are available in the lounge but there are no showers.
Free wireless internet is available in the lounge as well as a small business centre with two internet computers.
Final impression
This is a rather average and uninspiring third party lounge. It works fine for a 30 minute visit to grab a snack but it is not the place to spend several hours, or if you plan to have a proper lunch or dinner. The main benefit is the excellent apron view, the main disadvantage the limited selection of food and drinks. The lounge can also be very crowded during peak hours.
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