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Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge London-Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 Arrivals

Plaza Premium Lounge London-Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 Arrival

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The Plaza Premium band is always expanding. You can read about a review I did of the Aerotel in Singapore. Adding facilities in London-Heathrow is the latest expansion. So, if you’ve just arrived from a transatlantic flight into London-Heathrow, then a stop in the Plaza Premium Lounge London-Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 (The Queen’s Terminal) Arrival is highly recommended. It is easily accessible on the arrivals level just to the left of exiting the Arrivals Hall.

Additional lounges with similar facilities can be found in Terminal 2 Departures, Terminal 3 Arrivals, Terminal 4 Departures, Terminal 4 Arrivals and Terminal 5 Departures.

 

Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals
Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals

 

Opening Hours

The Lounge is open from 5a to 10p daily.

 

Entry Requirements

There are several ways to access this Lounge. It could be:

  • airline invitation (an airline who has a relationship with the Lounge)
  • credit card or Lounge card relationship – Priority Pass, American Express, Diners Club, Dragonpass, Citibank and HSBC
  • cold hard cash – 1 hour (37 USD), 2 hours (49 USD), 5 hours (79 USD)

 

The Lounge

The lounge is like a one-room school house with a magazine rack on the left as you walk in, a long sofa next to that, two round tables, a work station at the back, another round table to the right of that and the bar on the left, then you’re back at the check-in counter.

There’s also a Spa, a Nap area and Showers.

Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals Interior
Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals Interior

Bar/Food Prep and Distribution Area

This area is well stocked with delicious food. As you’re in the U.K., you’ll get standard English breakfast (ham, sausage, beans, tomato, potatoes and scrambled eggs).

Breakfast disappears at 11a and then comes lunch.

Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals Breakfast
Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals Breakfast

 

Lunch comes with a soup, salad, main course and desert.

Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals Lunch Red Thai Chicken Curry
Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals Lunch Red Thai Chicken Curry

 

Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals Bar Drink Choices
Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals Bar Drink Choices

Entertainment

There are two large screen TVs on the wall behind the bar. They were tuned to local stations. There is mood music throughout the lounge.

Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals Entertainment
Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals Entertainment

Magazines and Newspapers

There is a good selection of current magazines and newspapers.

Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals Magazines and Newspapers
Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals Magazines and Newspapers

Shower

There are three showers. Ask the front desk for access. Depending on your access level, the shower may be free or at an additional cost of 20 GBP.

They are typical showers, with a toothbrush and toothpaste, a comb, shower cap and stuff to wipe off your makeup. There’s a floor mat and a towel. Shampoo and shower gel are dispensed in the shower. There is no hand lotion.

Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals Shower
Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals Shower


 

Toilets

There are male and female toilets available inside the lounge towards the back next to the bar. standard toilets, with two urinals and one stall for the men.

Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals Male Toilet
Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals Male Toilet

Spa

They do have a Spa available, you do have to book this at an additional cost; about 1 GBP/minute. You do need to give them a few hours notice though as they need to book a different space that’s not in the lounge area itself. You may also arrange a manicure as well.

 

Nap

There is a nap area available at an additional cost. It is actually more than a nap area, its a full hotel room with a bed, your own shower and a mirrored vanity area. The current rate is 60 GBP for three hours for the single room and 90 GB for the double room for the same time period. You can get additional times for an additional cost.

Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals Nap Area
Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals Nap Area

Luggage Storage

So it looks like they forgot to think about luggage storage as there’s no designated place for it. As a result, luggage is kept with you at your seat or they are left on trollies across from the check-in desk.

Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals Luggage Storage
Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals Luggage Storage

Power

Power is UK 220V at 60W plugs in the wall. The wall plug are only U.K. plugs. I did ask if they had an adapter, but was told no. Later one of the attendants advised me that they do have a USB port on the desk in the back and were in the process of adding them elsewhere in the room.

 

Work Area

There is a large desk at the very back that seats about eight people. It has power ports as well as a place sit and place your computer.

Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals Workstation
Airport Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge: London-Heathrow Terminal 2 Arrivals Workstation

Verdict

I liked the Plaza Premium Lounge at London-Heathrow Terminal 2. It’s great value for money and a great place to unwind before starting your adventure in London once you arrive. I would have loved to have some lotion, Baileys (they were out when I asked) and they need an area for luggage storage.

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