United Airlines Terminal 3 Concourse E San Francisco Lounge
As one of the newest United lounges at San Francisco, and boasting the latest furniture, the San Francisco United Airlines Terminal 3 Concourse E lounge should be a delight.
Alas, it is often painfully busy, with seating crammed together. There is great bar, fantastic views, decent food, and the furniture doesn't feel worn out like the rest of the United lounges, but it remains a disappointment.
San Francisco United Airlines Terminal 3 Concourse E lounge review
As you walk in, straight off the main drag of the new Terminal 3, the United Airlines Concourse E San Francisco Lounge looks like a winner; it is certainly highly visible in bright blue.
Alas, as soon as you are through the door, the wall of people hit you, so much so it can be hard to see the furniture.
As you enter there is one main room of seats - and that's all there are, seats! At the far end, blocking the view from the window is the bar.
Next to the bar is a compact dining area with six seats.
Turn left here, and there is a smaller side room, with additional seating and a buffet, which is more sparsely furnished and has better views.
There is just over 6,000 square feet to play with, and seating for 150 passengers, which indicates just how crammed it is. Indeed, it seems like there was a plan to cram in as many seats as possible, with just banks of seats facing each other. There is no privacy.
At least the design is fresh, with power and USB ports at every seat, as well as individual side tables for cocktails.
Food
There is just the standard United fare at this lounge, with basic sandwiches, biscuits, and a small salad bar.
Bar
It's the bar which makes this lounge.Basic house beer and simple wines are complimentary at the bar; all other drinks, like fairly average spirits, come with a charge.
Business Facilities
Free wifi.Bathrooms
In lounge, and check out the airplane window shaped mirrors.Access
United Club members, holders of a United Club Credit Card with lounge access, Air Canada Maple Leaf Club membership, United Club daypass, United Airlines premium transcontinental, Polaris or business class ticket, Star Alliance business or first class ticket, United MileagePlus (Gold, Platinum, and 1K members) with same day international travel and Star Alliance Gold cardholders departing on a same-day Lufthansa or Star Alliance flight.
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| Pros | Convenient location | |
| Cons | Small, cramp lounge | |
| Location | Terminal 3, Concourse E, near gate E3 | |
| Terminal | 3 | |
| Opening hours | 0545-1830 | |
| Access | United Club members, holders of a United Club Credit Card with lounge access, Air Canada Maple Leaf Club membership, United Club daypass, United Airlines premium transcontinental, Polaris or business class ticket, Star Alliance business or first class ticket, United MileagePlus (Gold, Platinum, and 1K members) with same day international travel and Star Alliance Gold cardholders departing on a same-day Lufthansa or Star Alliance flight. | |