Found this Speakeasy-type of AMEX Lounge in the PHX airport and it was exactly what I needed! The line to get in can get long, so I suggest scanning the QR code to enter the queue. They are quick to serve those on the list. There are two main sections to the lounge--a seating section for those who want to just charge their phone/relax and the other is more of a restaurant vibe I was greeted by a kind host and was able to snag a seat at the bar. It's open bar and buffet. Nothing too fancy with the food or cocktails, but it gets the job done! read more

Located in terminal 3, main area in between E and F gate near museum display. Qr code check in to get in. Not a long wait, 15 minutes. It is quiet a small lounge. Food is not as good as Seattle Service is super slow. read more

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Totally unprofessional staff. Not only was the waitlist not working correctly, so I'm glad I checked in or else I probably would've waited even longer, seeing the open tables and people who came after me just walking in, but the staff were absolutely terrible. While I was there one of the bartenders yelled out "Call 911! There's a fire!" How could anyone do that anywhere? Let alone a public area and where there's only one small entrance and exit?! Also, don't expect them to get you your orders and if they do, they'll be wrong. Every single time. So depressing to pay extra for this service and not only having poor customer service and quality but dealing with the seriously immature and obnoxious bartender who kept yelling out loudly and making stupid comments to people like, "Welcome to Phoenix Harbor, you're going to die" Not relaxing, not the kind of banter for an airport, and certainly not appropriate for those who may be nervous about their impending flight. Seriously dude, grow up and learn how to be professional. ‍ (The guy has terrible locks and needs some serious training or to be let go as well as the really young blonde guy). Fortunately, the food was decent for these lounges. read more

The lounge is conveniently located in Terminal 3, and I like the overall experience here. Although it's small in capacity during peak hours, and it gets packed easily. They are not offering the best food or drinks here, but I'd say better than average lounges, and the staff here were quite friendly. read more

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My friend and I relaxed in the Escape Lounge in Terminal 3 before our flight. There was a line when we went around 1pm on a Monday. Since we were fine sitting at the bar, we didn't wait long. The tables were all pretty full. I thought the food selection was good. We weren't looking for a full meal so the cheeses, pasta salad, pita and hummus worked perfectly for us. There were also some salads, soup and heartier dishes as well. Cookies were also good. We enjoyed some cocktails and the bartender was super friendly and checked a couple times to see if we needed anything. There are only two bathrooms so there seemed to be a constant line but was never real long. read more

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Amex lounges are just better lounges in general. There are actually two lounges at this location. One is for priority but not sure which is which. The food and drink options are great, no extra charge for premium liquor. Service is usually very friendly. This is definitely the top choice lounge at this airport! read more

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Nice respite from the main terminal! The service was actually very good and the food selections excellent. The line is very long so pre-authorize for best access! read more

We stop by here with our Priority Pass before our flights with kids. There is a self serve coffee machine and the cappuccino is not bad. There isn't enough bathrooms here. I recommend using the restrooms outside of Escape. The servers are attentive and would ask us if we needed anything, along with taking finished dishes away quickly. We have Amex Centurion and Delta Sky Club access, but Escape is more convenient for us. read more

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The lounge is well laid out with ample seating. The space feels open and airy and the view is overlooking the airport runway. The food options can be hit or miss, but is generally a good selection. There is a nice bar where they can make any drink desired. There are two check ins, the escape lounge is to the left. If there is a line, it is generally for the centurion lounge. read more

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Unfortunately this was not a great experience. The lounge is laid out with individual comphy seats, which I was sat at. However no one came by to take my order for over 10 minutes so I went up to the bar. It took a minute to get someone's attention (even though it was empty) but the bartender got me a drink and told me I had to order future ones through my waiter. However no one ever stopped by so I moved to the bar. I hadn't originally sat there as the seats did not look comfortable. Once at the bar, it took forever for either of the bartenders to help me. I finally waved down a waitress, Mei, and she helped me multiple times (at the bar) as she made drinks for her tables. I took care of her before I left as she was the only bright spot. The food was not great either. The chips were stale and it was a limited selection of options. Sadly, I won't be back next time I fly home to Arizona. read more

Nice and quiet here at 5 am. Good offerings for breakfast. We were there until shortly after daybreak. Lots of all gender restrooms to choose from. Staff were keeping the food trays filled and tables cleared and clean. You could imbibe in alcoholic drinks too. More people walked in the later it got. We then made our way to the plane. read more

It was pretty crowded when we went. At first they only had bar seating but then we found two chairs for us. It is better since we have our big backpacks and what not. Good thing we checked in our luggages. The food was not that good. The only thing good was the shredded chicken with some sauce. The other foods were either dry or it lacked flavor. I was sad they did not have water bottles or drinks in a bottle. We did like how a worker came to our seats to ask if we wanted anything to drink. She was very friendly. She served us some margartias and even came back later and asked if we wanted seconds. She herself deserves 5/5! However, with the other stuff it knocked it down to a 3/5 overall. read more

Smaller lounge but it has an efficient virtual waitlist. Flew the day before Thanksgiving so it was super busy. But staff was very friendly during a hectic day; especially the people working the bar. Quick cleanup and a good selection of drinks and good. Thank you! read more

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This place is inside the Amex Centurion Lounge, B Gates. Escape is a small area compared to the AmEx Centurion lounge. If you reserve the spot make sure you will choose if it's AmEx or escape because they have policies that you cannot half on between these two lounges. We always go to the Centurion lounge but have never experienced trying the Escape lounge. I would say there is no difference between these two except space. We came at dinner time unfortunately some of them are gone so we have to wait and see if they will refill it. read more

Escape Lounges - Airport Lounges Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

A relatively small, but comfortable airport lounge in Terminal 3 of the Phoenix Sky Harbor airport fits the requirements of being able to relax, have some snacks, and drinks prior to boarding a flight. I used the facilities before an early morning flight and the breakfast entrées available were similar to breakfast at a Hampton Inn or similar hotel: link sausage, fried, diced potatoes, eggs, and pancakes; muffins, bagel, fruits, coffee, juice, and the bar is open! During my visit in February, the restrooms were closed so the restrooms outside the lounge had to be utilized. A comfortable lounge to grab a quick bite and drinks prior to your flight. read more

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Decent small lounge located in Terminal 3 of the Phoenix Sky Harbor International. The lounge is easy to find once going through tsa. The set up is buffet style. The inside is similar to a cafe with open windows to the outside of the terminal. My credit card allowed me and guest to enter. I think to access without a card is $60 per person. The food is decent and drinks are complimentary which is a plus. read more

Good food, great atmosphere, good drinks, nice bar! Great place to relax and unwind before a flight read more

Who hates gathering at their departure gate? That is me. When I have the opportunity to check into a lounge, I will do so. There is a lot of space and tables with no background noises. You can enjoy the food, drinks, and snacks. The service is great. You can get your work done, chill, or relax. Cheers everyone!!! read more

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The food, drinks and atmosphere was great. Our bartender was excellent. It was a great spot to relax before boarding our plane to New York. I would definitely book again. read more

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Pretty good lounge! Priority pass access makes it free entry with two guests. We came in for a nice breakfast. The buffet was pretty well stocked with coffee, hot breakfast, and some cold items. No to-go offerings available as far as I could tell. I recommend sitting at the bar, the staff were really lovely to talk to and quick with drinks, even walking by to ask if I wanted to top off my coffee with Bailey's! Good stop for a quick bite before you fly. read more

Service is awesome food so so great time the bartenders here are awesome. The staff here is excellent very clean and nice.

4:47 no food just pastries ... dirty floors looks like no one swept it before opening ...ice tea and coffee were put in place at 4:40 bad bad experience today Update 5:07 they barely putting food out !!! Cold scramble eggs!! Wow, burnt sausages read more

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We were invited by a member and what a blessing it was. We had a free mimosa and free buffet of coffee and warm food. It was warm and delicious. Love the warm cookies and chips for salty chips in traveling. The receptionist is so nice and assisted us right away. The place is so nice and clean. Food is warm and good. Thank you Escape. read more

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Terrence is the star of the Escape Lounge. Great cocktails, great suggestions, and even watching at a distance how he interacts with everyone is entertaining! read more

Escape Lounges - Airport Lounges Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I was happy to find this lounge in Termnal 3 since Priority Pass wasn't noting any lounges in Term 4 at all. I had already been to the centurion but still had over an hour to kill before my flight. It's to the right as soon as you ascend the escalators from the sky train. Check-in was fast and easy. The guy who greeted me was friendly and also helped with tables and bartending. Food was limited, and all Asian cuisine which made it impossible for anyone with a gluten allergy to have more than boiled eggs. The amaretto sour my server made me was pretty good, but since there wasn't much I could eat, I didn't hang around very long. Overall, it is a decent Escape lounge, though as far as food goes, I've been to others with much better selection and attention to allergens. read more

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This is a rather dirty and noisy lounge. Thankfully they do at least have a lounge in Terminal 3 at Sky Harbor but tge food itself is pretty bland and the employees are not consistent in terms of who they deem they are ready to help. The single bathroom here was also extremely nasty with trash cans overflowing and dirt tracks from the bathroom out onto the lounge floor. Thankfully there is a so so Centurion Lounge (not the best Centurion lounge in the USA but miles ahead of this nasty Escape Lounge) in Terminal 4 here at Sky Harbor. read more

We got here almost at closing time perhaps about 45 mins before. Entry was easy and service was efficient. Food was ok. There wasn't much left and some of it like the Mac and Cheese was pretty dried out. We got ourselves a small bowl of soup, some chips and salsa and a few pieces of chicken and broccoli casserole. About 10 mins after we got our food, the staff cleared up all the hot food. Passengers that arrived after really didn't have many options other than cereal. My suggestion would be to ensure there is sufficient food (and in good quality) until closing time because there were still plenty of flights that were taking off at that time. read more

Changing to buffet style is a vast improvement. Food was quite nice here. It was very busy in the mid afternoon, but still good, friendly service and well maintained food area. read more

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I grabbed my cup and plate and brought it up to food/bar area (obviously trying to be helpful/make less work for the staff). When I asked the woman behind the bar where I should set my stuff, she replied with an annoyed "leave it at your table"...lol what? I then had to walk back to my table to return my dirty dishes?? Insane customer service in the worst way Ps take a look below the sink in the bathroom - yikes read more

Great lounge next to the centurion lounge, accessible for Platinum AE members. If you only can get one person in the Centurion this little escape lounge is a great option. The escape lounge is smaller than the Centurion, I looked around there. The food choices and coffee machine is the same though. Service was friendly and helpful. read more

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Seemed like this is the only non-airline lounge here so it's very crowded. There's a QR code at the door to join the queue. The food was not gourmet but the tomato bisque was surprisingly yummy. I wasn't hungry at all but it still hits the spot. Service was nice as the lady will go around asking if she can help getting a drink or something. read more

Heading out for the weekend, to Nebraska. We got to the airport a bit early. My first time trying the Escape Lounge with my AMX. Not too busy, the service was out standing. Jeffery H showed us right in, and suggested a couple places to sit. Food here was also very tasty. Nice place! read more

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The size of this lounge is comparable to a Starbucks or small cafe, so it can get crowded if you arrive during a peak time, but even when only a couple seats were available, they still admitted me, which was great. The food at the buffet was not the best but not bad. There was just enough vegetarian option, including soup and salad, to make a quick meal, and there were plenty of outlets to plug in electronic devices. The only issue was that the tables and chairs were a bit close to each other so you will not find too much privacy and even squeeze in between luggage and tables to get in and out. The restroom is also small so you could and up waiting to use it. Otherwise, it's a great option if you're in terminal 3 or willing to make a trip here from another terminal. read more

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This was one of the lower end experiences at an escape lounge that I've had to date. Not exactly clean, much offered to eat or friendly staff who seemed to be in their own worlds. There also wasn't any creamer or milk for coffee or cereal. Why not state that upon check in so that we could have gone elsewhere? It was very early in the morning and we were tired as well and we were looking forward to a pleasant send off before our flight. Please address your hospitality issues. read more

Yeah....so stood in line for Centurion, but Escape is next door. Decided to do Escape, as there was no line and the other line was 6ppl deep. Get up to the counter and she says Escape is at capacity..... Maybe a SIGN, so people don't waste their time in the line?? FFS Escape Lounge is always hit or miss... read more

The space is a little small for the number of people who want to get in. Food isn't that great, but it's still comfortable to sit and relax while you wait for your flight. Staff is friendly and helpful, though which is very nice. read more

Escape Lounges - Airport Lounges Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Stopped by around lunch time on Friday, and there was no wait. It had open walls with a lot of natural light. The decorations were modern. One issue was that their restrooms were closed, so had to drop luggage and go around the hallway to the public restrooms. Food choices were above the average. Hot beverages were self served, and other drinks were available at the full bar. The tables were cleaned up quickly. The other issue was no refill of the fruit platter. read more

I had an early morning flight from PHX - SFO, and was able to utilize the escape lounge as a perk of one of my credit cards. The check-in process was quick and the staff was friendly. I made some oatmeal with fruit, grabbed some sausage and a few cups of coffee. While in the lounge I was able to connect to WiFi and download a few videos to watch during my flight. While I was there the staff checked on me which I really appreciated. The service was a 5, however the food/nonalcoholic beverages options were pretty limited. It was free for me so I can't complain and I appreciated the use of the lounge while I waited for my flight. read more

We frequently stop in here before our flights and we just love the service, Rosie is always awesome and Ashley is simply the best.... Great job ladies and we always come back for you so thank you read more

I typically go to the Centurion Lounge or an airline lounge before a flight out of Phoenix Sky Harbor Terminal 4 though one time, I wanted to avoid a long wait and give the Escape Lounge a try. I'm very glad I did as I found that they serve food out of the same kitchen as the Centurion Lounge, is less busy than the Centurion Lounge, and has some other amenities and perks that I didn't recall at the Centurion Lounge. Now, I use both lounges interchangeably depending on my schedule, availability, and if I feel like being surrounded by people. Both the Escape Lounge and the Centurion Lounge have an entrance near the high numbered B-gates. You enter an enclosed area and go into the particular line for whichever lounge you want to enter. Often, the Centurion Lounge has had to call you back from a waitlist when there are too many people. I've never had to do this with the Escape Lounge. From there, I can take the elevator or stairs and turn a corner to go right into the Escape Lounge. There often isn't a person at the entrance to the Escape Lounge so you can walk right in. Though note: if you go to one of the two lounges, you cannot go to the other one on that particular day. You then are in a lounging area with comfortable chairs before getting to the bar. The food and non-alcoholic drinks are to the left along with the restrooms. The Escape Lounge is not a large large lounge; however, it has anything you would want in an airport premium lounge. Entrance to the Escape room includes unlimited fast WiFi, charging ports and power outlets, print, scan and copy services, Pressreader (access to 7,000+ newspapers and magazines), and complimentary food and beverages). I have always found hot food items and a variety of cold food items though with less staff than the Centurion Lounge, the food isn't always replaced as quickly as it could. Even so, I have enjoyed the variety of food, which is more than most of the airline lounges. Again, the quality of the food is very good as it comes from the same kitchen as the Centurion Lounge. In the seating area, there are also a half dozen or so jars with candies, pretzels, chocolate, and more that you can help yourself to (which is a larger selection than the Centurion Lounge). According to their website (https://escapelounges.com), Escape Lounges accept guests flying with any airline or class. Children and babies are welcome to enter the lounge, with those aged 24 months and under entering for free. You can pre-book from $32, walk up and pay at the door, or enter with special access using an applicable membership or credit card or gain access through your airline. Compatible cards and programs include various American Express credit cards, the Priority Pass program, the Dragonpass program, the TAV Passport Card program, and Dreamfolks Card program. I use the American Express Platinum card to access the Escape Lounge and find that I can bring guests with me whereas you can only do that with the Centurion Lounge if you meet a certain spending threshold. Also, Centurion Card Members receive a premium complimentary sparkling wine with proof of the Centurion card. read more