Ringway airport "private" lounges.........is it worth the cost ??

[Dave7]

Situation is............our first package holiday for many years. Flight is 08:00 so we have to check in by 06:00.
The lounge (think it's called Escape or Spires) would cost us £22.50 EACH (total £45.00).
As its our first for many years and this is my 70th I do not object to spending the money..........IF IT IS WORTH IT.
We would probably have a double vodka & fresh orange together with a bacon butty which is an expensive breakfast but-----in theory--------gives us some comfort for 2 hours.

I have looked on Trip Advisor and the reports could not be more varied...........possibly/maybe something to do with the time people go e.g.........is it busier later in the day ?

Any thoughts/comments welcome (preferably serious but not essential )

 

[Drago]

Early morning booze and Bacon? I'd pay it.

 

[vickster]

Early morning booze and Bacon? I'd pay it.

Or just have the same at Wetherspoons for under a tenner?

 

[Slick]

Not worth it for me. They are generally quieter so if crowds irritate you or your wife go for it. If your both okay with it, go get a coffee and butty from the cafe and by that time it will be almost time to hunt the gate anyway.

 

[CanucksTraveller]

In most major UK, EU and US airports I wouldn't bother, they're generally pretty civilised airports with plenty of seating, cafes, wifi etc.
It's worth paying if you're stuck somewhere less civilised or overcrowded, I paid for a lounge at Nairobi recently as it was a longish layover with nowhere to sit, no wifi, and no decent food. I've also paid at overcrowded Greek island airports where you couldn't find a place to stand, let alone sit.

Save the 40 odd notes for a meal on holiday.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Where is Ringway?

Sounds like it may be a one plane place.

 

[Freds Dad]

Where is Ringway?

Sounds like it may be a one plane place.

Now known as Manchester Airport.

If you decide to use the lounge check the opening times and also look online for deals as £22.50 seems a bit steep.

Edit:
Deal here
https://v2.holidayextras.co.uk/?age...2017-04-18+05:00:00&infants=0&term=&terminal=

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Now known as Manchester Airport.

If you decide to use the lounge check the opening times and also look online for deals as £22.50 seems a bit steep.

More than one plane a day then...

 

[Drago]

Or just have the same at Wetherspoons for under a tenner?

Is there a Wetherspoons near the check in desk open at that time of the morning? If so, fantastic.

 

[stephec]

@Dave7 which terminal are you going from?

Midweek early mornings in T3 are full, with not a lot of spare seats in the central area.

T1's usually ok for seating, T2 don't know about as I never use that one.

 

[TVC]

When we book a holiday through an agent I get the quote and just before I pay the deposit I ask for a couple of free lounge passes. I've never been refused, they can get them discounted anyway. £45 is very steep though.

 

[Dave7]

Or just have the same at Wetherspoons for under a tenner?

Are you saying there is a Wetherspoons at Ringway airport ??.......I have no idea what there is.

 

[vickster]

Is there a Wetherspoons near the check in desk open at that time of the morning? If so, fantastic.

Dunno never flown from Manchester but Gatwick has one in departures

 

[Dave7]

Now known as Manchester Airport.

If you decide to use the lounge check the opening times and also look online for deals as £22.50 seems a bit steep.

Edit:
Deal here
https://v2.holidayextras.co.uk/?agent=WJ038&lang=en#/lounge?adults=2&children=0&customer_ref=&depart=MAN&flight=&from=2017-04-18+05:00:00&infants=0&term=&terminal=

That is the on-line price they show.........its 2 x £5.00 extra if you don't book.

 

[vickster]

Are you saying there is a Wetherspoons at Ringway airport ??.......I have no idea what there is.

Dunno, bunch of pubs and eateries tho http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/at-the-airport/restaurants/