![]() ![]() Don’t forget to visit the Bridge of Gardens, which is on the same level but on the other side of the mall. On the other side, the lounge is relatively small but as access is very limited, I don’t see a huge overcrowding issue here.īesides the lounge, the shopping mall is worth visiting. This place allows you to take a break and relax. Overall a great experience and especially if you here for a long day of shopping. She helped me move my beer and bowl of chips to the room, which I could have done myself as well. A little bit later one of the private rooms opened up and I asked if I could sit in there. She came promptly back with my order and was overall very professional. My concierge gave me a quick overview of what they have available for drinks and food. I went for the couch, which I later on shared with another couple as I was just by myself and it would be a waste of space if only I would sit there. Right after signing in, my concierge gave me the choice between the L-shaped couch in the corner or the bar-stools next to her counter. For snacks, you have a choice between a bowl of chips or pretzels. If you are hungry, this is the wrong spot. Officially there is a limit of two drinks per person. On the other side, they had Samuel Adams Octoberfest beer available, which I ordered. In my case, they had a Corona Light but no regular Corona. Just ask the person taking care of you what they have available. Besides beer, you can also have wine, champagne, coffee, tea, sodas, and water. Everything from domestic to import beers is available. There is a pretty wide selection of beers. There is no bar or buffet to grab your drinks or snacks. Access VIP Suiteįood and Drink service is different from other lounges. More seating is next to the concierge desk and there are an L-shaped sofa and chairs in the other corner of the room. Once you enter the lounge there is a big seating area on the right, in front of a TV screen which has two couches and two chairs. The last call in the lounge is 30 minutes prior to closing. The opening hours of the Access VIP Suite are different from the South Coast Plaza. Altogether, the $550 annual fee of the American Express Platinum card seems to cheap, compared to the other ways to get access. ![]() Surrounding hotels also tend to hand out lounge access cards. Othersīesides having one of the mentioned credit cards above, you can also get an invite from one of the shops, if you spend enough money. I assume you get the same guest limit of 3, just as with the American Express. ![]() It was also a perk last year and I am sure it will get extended in the years to come as well. This perk is good until midnight on December 31, 2020. If you happen to spend more than $500 during your same-day visit, go back to one of the concierges and you will receive a special gift. By showing their card at one of the concierge desks throughout the mall, they receive a discounted shopping passport. Visa Infinite cardholders get access to the lounge as well. Children don’t count towards the guest limit. You can bring up to three guests, for a total of four persons. Of course, the Centurion Card gets you in as well. Personal or Business version of the card will both work. The easiest way to enter the lounge is by holding an American Express Platinum Card. It looks more like a closed store than the entrance to a lounge. Access VIP SuiteĪbove the door, you read only “Access” and if you don’t know what it is, you will certainly miss it. In case you enter the mall at any other point, make your way to the second floor and search for Saks Fifth Avenue. Once inside you only have to hang a right and you will see the doors to the lounge on your left. If you enter between the two Macy’s stores, you are already on the right level of the mall. Macy’s is split in Men and Women store and in between, you can find the entrance to the mall itself. To park close to the Access VIP Suite, enter the parking lot and drive around to the other side of the building. The next three left turns will all lead to the parking areas around the mall. One of the easiest ways to get to the South Coast Plaza is by exiting I-405 at Bristal St and head north. Even less did I know that it is such a high-end mall. Even tho, I drove this part of the 405 a lot in the past, I never really noticed the shopping mall. It is located just of the 405 freeway between the exits Bristol St and Harbor Blvd. The South Coast Plaza Shopping Mall is one of the most high-end malls in Southern-California. This one is not located in an airport like most other lounges, this lounge actually is located within a shopping mall, the South Coast Plaza.
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