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    Escape Lounges

    3.9 (36 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Nick M.

    Always a great time here before a flight. Lounge is on the smaller end l, but I've never had to wait. Staff is always friendly and very attentive. They always have a wide variety of food available served buffet style. My meals have always been good too. Usually pretty quiet on the inside which is nice. Lots of seating options with plenty of outlets. Only downside is that it's the B terminal which does not connect to A or C, so you have to go through TSA twice depending on your gate. That is more so an issue with the airport not the lounge itself.

    Kim L.

    Nice lounge in the CMH airport, I was here early. Basic breakfast with 2 scrambled egg options, sausage, oatmeal, some not so great looking pastries, yogurt and fruit, coffee, and juice. There is a bathroom just outside of the lounge. Lots of seating options, and a bar.

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    TaNeisha J.

    The Escape Lounge is on the small side for a lounge, but very much needed and welcomed. With Columbus's airport being on the smaller side, I guess it makes sense. The site mentions you need a reservation, but I was able to walk-in, show my card, and enjoy a dirty martini and lunch before my flight. The staff was so pleasant and kept asking if I needed anything else to enjoy my time. I appreciated that. The chairs are comfortable; it's quiet and I was able to get a bit of work done before my flight. Would definitely visit again.

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    Jerry M.

    Very nice lounge. The food is way better than an Admirals club. Today featured an asian menu. Lot's of vegan choices too. Everything was fresh and tasty. The lounge is really clean, the chairs comfy and the electrical outlets and usb ports actually work. The staff are friendly and helpful, they keep the buffet stocked and are constantly cleaning. Overall, this is a smaller lounge and does not feature bathrooms, showers, quiet areas, meeting rooms or other amenities found at large Admirals clubs. On the other hand there is not a dollop of hummus to be found in the joint. (AA frequent travelers will get this.) Overall, when traveling through CMH, book a reservation here. I went through their website and it was easy. Lounge buddy no longer books this lounge. Highly recommend.

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    John S.

    There are multiple ways to get access into this airport lounge. The staff are nice, they have a self serve coffee bar with a bunch of flavors and a full service bar. I was there for breakfast and they had a nice breakfast bar with both hot and cold options. Really nice chairs to catch a nap in and you get a great view of the sunrise.

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    Tony M.

    Good food, friendly service, and a very clean atmosphere. I love that they have self serve sparkling water too.

    Ralph H.

    This is the first club room in the Columbus airport. I've been to many club rooms and even though it is smaller it has all the services i need. There is always some kind of interesting food. The staff is friendly, especially if you have the pleasure of Alexis and Precious greeting you in the morning. The only access is with an American Express Platinum card. There might be a pay option. If you travel a lot, this is a nice luxury to have. CMH isn't that difficult to navigate, so you really don't need to get to the airport early enough to enjoy a lounge. The place is clean, staffed, and the drinks are flowing!

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    Vivek B.

    They offered me complimentary access to the lounge because of Thanksgiving and wanted me to try their service. It was lunch time and they had some food at that time which was good. They kept bring in more quantity of food as it was getting low. They had a bar area which apparently i did not try. Sitting was really good. They had all kind of seating from tech savvy to comfortable sofas to high rise chairs. The staff in there was very friendly. I have been to many lounges but this was small not too crowded lounge. Definitely a place where you can relax before your flight or long layover.

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    Greg B.

    Great experience. Lounge is clean, peaceful and staffed with really friendly people. I really like observing people who enjoy working with one another and you can tell that is the case here. Thank you and keep up the great work!

    Pod-type chair with laptop table, charging outlet and USB, with window view to the left.
    Erin G.

    NOTE: Book through LoungeBuddy--do not book via Escape Lounge's website. I did the later and was very stressed out when I never received a confirmation and all the emails and phone numbers for EL returned errors or were disconnected. Thankfully, when I arrived at CMH, the staff at this location were so kind and helpful and put me right at ease. The space is clean and quiet, and the food and drinks are great. I'm working remotely here for 6 hours and am impressed by the variety of workspaces. I wasn't sure how easy it would be to work here, and I've been so pleased with the experience. Overall 10/10, especially for the staff members who make this location work so well for working travelers.

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    25 days ago

    Great team. Meron is great host.Got delayed for several hours and being at the lounge was very helpful! Thank you!

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    2 months ago

    It's a nice, clean lounge. It's pretty small, but so is the airport. I'm thankful for the option!

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    2 years ago

    Good resting place before flight .. but small but ok for a quick stop. Service is adequate and food is average

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    Not busy but it was dirty, coffee make broken, food was old and cold. Disappointing today

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    1 year ago

    This lounge did not smell good. After we finally checked in, and seeing that there was absolutely no food, we left immediately.

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    3 years ago

    Had an extended layover in the Columbus Airport and Shéonna & Tito were absolutely phenomenal. 10/10 experience at the Escape Lounge.

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    Thankfully, when I arrived at CMH, the staff at this location were so kind and helpful and put me right at ease.

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    Celebrating my partner's birthday was the perfect excuse to return to what is, in my opinion,…read moreColumbus' premier restaurant. From the moment we arrived, it was clear why this institution has remained at the top of the city's dining scene for half a century. My partner began with the Escargot and Shiitake Marble Veal Mousse with parsley garlic butter sauce, while I enjoyed the exceptional Mussel Soup with leek chiffonade, saffron cream, and Chablis. Both starters were beautifully prepared and set the tone for the evening. For our second course, my partner selected the Roasted Lake Erie Walleye with dill Chablis sauce, and I chose the Sautéed Florida Red Snapper with Choron vin blanc sauce. Both dishes showcased impeccable technique, fresh ingredients, and elegant presentation. Our third course continued to impress. The Black Truffle Duxelle Stuffed Rabbit Loin with Dijonnaise sauce was rich, flavorful, and perfectly executed, while my Pan-Seared Prime New York Strip Steak with cardamom sauce was cooked flawlessly and absolutely outstanding. We shared the Black Forest Tart with mascarpone chantilly and cherry gel for dessert. The flavors were wonderful, though the tart crust was a bit firmer than expected, making it somewhat difficult to enjoy with only a spoon. Service was polished and professional throughout the evening. Although the restaurant had run out of the bottle of wine we initially selected, the sommelier recommended a comparable bottle from the same AVA that was slightly more expensive and graciously adjusted the price to match our original selection. This was a thoughtful gesture that perfectly reflects The Refectory's commitment to hospitality. Our only minor disappointment was the seating location. The booth where we were placed was tucked away from the main dining room and felt a bit tight, making it somewhat less comfortable than we would have preferred. While the secluded setting had its charm, a table or a more spacious booth in the main dining area would have enhanced the overall experience. Overall, it was another memorable dining experience. Exceptional cuisine, refined service, and an atmosphere that continues to set the standard for fine dining in Columbus. It's easy to understand why The Refectory has earned its stellar reputation and why it has thrived for 50 years. Highly recommended and well deserving of its legendary status.

    It's been several months since we were at the refectory restaurant and while the menu has changed…read moresignificantly, the quality of the food remains the same. The restaurant is beautiful, and the service is impeccable. The menu today had a list of "smaller dishes". We started with their bread service which is no longer complementary but it's very inexpensive, and the crusty bread is delicious. For starters my wife and I shared the walnut salad and the escargot mushroom mousse. Both were excellent. For dinner, I ordered the snake river sturgeon which was cooked over a light curry sauce -- fantastic. My wife got the lamb chops, which were cooked to perfection. Even though we were pretty stuffed by this time we couldn't not get their famous crème brûlée -- and it did not disappoint! Oh, and both of us really enjoyed our wines! A wonderful evening, which reminded us why this was one of our favorite Columbus restaurants.

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