Walking into the Plaza Premium Lounge, I had pretty realistic expectations -- especially coming…read morefrom frequent visits to lounges like the American Express Centurion Lounge and Delta Sky Club. Unfortunately, this one didn't quite measure up. The overall experience felt a bit underwhelming. The space itself could definitely use some TLC -- the furniture looked worn and dated, and it gave off more of a tired, well-used vibe rather than a relaxing pre-flight retreat. One of the bigger misses for me was the lack of accessible power outlets, which is something you really come to rely on when traveling. That said, it wasn't a terrible stop -- just not quite what I've come to expect from premium lounge experiences (as its name would imply). With a refresh and a few updates, it could easily be brought back up to par. For now, it's serviceable, but not somewhere I'd go out of my way to revisit.

As part of my 12 hour layover at the Vancouver airport, I had to use up all my lounge access for…read morethe year as I still had 4 visits available. I was looking for a Plaza lounge. I saw one that looked like a little cafe and there was no chance I was going to waste it there. After walking a bit I stumbled upon this one, walked a little further and didn't see another one so came here to kill a little bit of time. When I went to check in, I was told that I couldn't be here for more than 2 hours. I don't ever recall being told this in Asia at the Plaza lounges but that was fine. I checked in, took the elevator up and looked around. The area is actually pretty spacious but it's not obvious as there are a few different areas. The thing is, I think there was more people upstairs than there was areas to sit. I went to get a coffee and checked out what they were serving. They were serving breakfast but they were transitioning to lunch so I waited a little longer as the eggs, bacon and other items didn't look that great. When they rolled over the food items, I grabbed a plate of a few lunch items to sample. I had to walk around the area 2 or 3 times to finally find an open seat. I sat down and tried the plate I just put together. It was OK, nothing really stood out from it. They also offered some free drinks. I didn't really pay to much attention to it as I was satisfied with my coffee. There were a few TVs and there was a nice view overlooking the airport. The lounge looks a bit well used as some of the items look like it could use a refresh. Not the worst lounge but definitely nowhere as nice as some of the ones I've been to in the last couple of years.

2 showers. WiFi is…read morethe airport WiFi. Not super huge but there were seats when I came. Sears are limited. Some are single seats, and table seats. Max 3 hours. Food is decent. They served breakfast lie eggs, sausage, potatoes. At 11am, they serve noodles. There is even congee.

Excellent Lounge near D54…read more Staff are friendly and efficient . Food and drinks are decent, with roomy & comfy seating.

Maple lounge near D52 has wonderful staff and is large and isn't as busy. Dinner saw excellent…read moreoptions and beer on tap including Canadian lager. Good variety and they had added me to the shower list properly. Had a short layover and couldn't get to the showers but staff were welcoming and helpful.

As we entered, there were two clerks at the front desk. A male clerk was helping another guest,…read morewhile the female clerk looked at us without greeting us. She asked for our boarding passes and, after scanning them, immediately told us we couldn't enter because our tickets were not business class. We were confused because we believed we could enter using our AMEX card. However, she quickly dismissed us without explaining any other access options. It wasn't until the male clerk stepped in that we were shown which credit cards were eligible for lounge entry (such as Aeroplan metal cards). While looking at the list, my husband noticed the Chase Sapphire Reserve card -- the last card displayed -- which we have. Only then were we allowed to enter. Unfortunately, the service from the female check-in clerk left a very poor impression. She showed no customer service etiquette, seemed quick to judge that we wouldn't qualify for entry, and offered no effort to help clarify the lounge access options. Her attitude came across as pretentious, as if we didn't belong there. Not the kind of service you want to receive after a 15 hour flight.. To make matters worse, the lounge itself was mediocre. The food was cold and the selection was quite limited.

Big. Clean. Efficient. That the whole review. I'm kidding, but it could be. For many, myself…read moreincluded Vancouver international was my introduction to Canada...atleast since childhood. After navigating the maze to customs (typical), while absorbing a bit of the cultureI arrived to a surprisingly calm, low stress process to baggage. I walked right up to a customs kiosk, chose my preferred language, answered the typical questions, snapped a pic and received a slip of paper. That paper went to an officer and I was on my way. No fuzz, no language barriers, no targeted "intimidation intending"!interrogation, no stare downs...can you tell I've recently been to Germany? Just peace, and honesty, it looked to be that way for most everyone who passed through. Our return trip to Houston I was reminded that as a country, we've pissed Canada off. My husband was randomly selected for additional screening...okay, but then my bag was super searched. The same one with the same items I've carried to 6+ other countries in the last couple of years

This airport is nice and has one big terminal. Actually it is 3.5 million square feet to give you a…read morebetter idea. I do appreciate that trams are not needed to transfer you to the different airlines , just a LOT of walking between the four levels. -Level one is a service plaza with restaurants and convenience stores -Level two is for domestic and international arrivals with baggage carousels. -Level three is for domestic and international departures. -Level four is where you can catch the Canada line Skytrain. The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel is conveniently connected for to travelers. It's just a five to ten minute walk away. This airport has won awards for its special nature inspired West Coast design. Highlights include an aquarium with 800 animals, a creek, Indigenous sculptures and totem poles throughout the airport. As with all airports, it is congested at times but being the second busiest international airport in the country, I expect this.

We stayed at the Fairmont at YVR as we had an early morning flight. Once the rental car was turned…read morein we walked to the hotel, checked in, dropped bags and headed to Jetside Lounge for a light lunch. Wow, the views are awesome overlooking the airport and watching planes come and go. Our server was really friendly, we explored the menu and made our decision on lunch. I chose the spring rolls and Mr. B went with Fish and Chips. There were four spring rolls on the plate with a nice plum dipping sauce. They were fried to perfection and were nice and brown, crispy and crunchy and the veggies on the inside were hot and tender. They were seasoned on the inside and had the perfect level of salt to bring out the veggie flavors. Mr. B's Fish was huge, it also was perfectly fried, crispy and crunchy and the fish was flaky and tender on the inside. The fries were hot and crispy too. There was a small bowl of crunchy coleslaw on the side. We were thrilled with our lunch. If you ever find yourself staying at the Fairmont at YVR, you need to give this spot a try.

Watch out if you ask for a spicy Bloody Mary because it lives up to its name here. I had flames…read moreshooting out of my mouth after each sip. Fortunately, I had a glass of ice water to save my tongue. I loved the sprig of pickled asparagus included as garnish, itwassuperfresh. There are multiple seating choices from barstool to couches to table and chairs, so pick your comfort spot and treat yourself to a drink or meal before flying to your next destination

Very good lounge compared to all the other airlines. High quality food options. Friendly staff…read more Menu keeps changing. The staff is good but a little inexperienced compared to the Toronto lounge. They move slower and seem a bit new. But overall still great.

My first visit to this lounge in a lounge on the second floor of international Maple Leaf at YVR…read more Our paid business class tickets allowed us access and it was a pleasant surprise. It is really nice, with a trendy restaurant vibe and table service. You'll see from the photos it has contemporary decor and premium finishes. We ordered a couple of snacks and sparkling wine before our long flight. Our server was super friendly and attentive. Definitely worth a visit.

Love Gate D, as it's International Departures ! It's always…read morea good day when I'm leaving to go on vacation !! It also has the only Airport hotel- The Fairmount YVR. Very clean, quiet, classy upscale place to crash for the night - or in between your flights. ( I do believe they have half day rates - but ask them, in case things have changed)

YVR Gate D. OMG it can get really crazy in the day time. I guess that is why flying at night is…read moremuch preferable. It is less crazy getting through the security line.I was flying international and because my flight was during the daytime, it was super long. So long that someone had to direct us to another security gate. All international flights fly out of Gate D. I was heading to Paris at that time. So definitely flying out of gate D. Gate D has better lounges. This is always the case at any airport. Even the AC lounge here has a chef cooking food on the spot. There is much more to see at the international departure side. The duty free section is way bigger and there are two duty free shops at Gate D.

Horrible, even for airport food. We ordered a soup, a blt with fried, and two drinks. $28. They…read moreserved the soup and drinks, and said they'd be out with the BLT and fries. We waited for 30 minutes, then once we realized our flight was boarding in 15 minutes, I went to the counter to inquire. The cashier asked a woman in the back, who claimed she had already given me a chicken burger. Wut? Told her I did not receive a chicken burger, plus I ordered a BLT and still had the ticket in my hand. She finally made it and brought it out 5 minutes later. BLT was the worst Ive ever had, maybe even the worst *sandwich* I've ever had. Zero mayo, uneven distribution of lettuce, tomato, and bacon, and not enough bacon to make a sandwich (maybe two strips in total). Imagine two pieces of dry toast - that's what the sandwich was, except for the very middle where the slice of tomato, leaf of lettuce, and two small strips of bacon had been hastily strewn. You ever had one of those gas station sandwiches for $4? That's what this was, except it cost $13. I realize this is an airport, but I travel all the time, and this is hands down the biggest ripoff I've ever had at an airport. I should've hit up A&W on my way there, would have spend half the cash and had 10 times better food.

South terminal at YVR if you ever find yourself there. Prices are very reasonable, friendly staff…read moreand clean. They don't have anywhere to charge your devices at any of the tables though. Not that you'd be going on a terribly long flight from there, but also not that there would likely be a charger on the plane leaving from there so it would be nice!