Qantas Club Sydney Review

The Qantas Club Sydney business class lounge gets its first review post Covid. This lounge is for passengers flying domestically or connecting from an international flight outside of Australia.
Providing a little exclusivity before your Qantas or Jetstar flight, the Qantas Club Sydney lounge is a welcoming space to get that pre flight luxury experience before boarding in Australia. If you have been to any Qantas International lounges within Australia, you will notice a few differences, mainly the food and beverages on offer and the bathrooms.

Quick Index Qantas Club Domestic Lounge Sydney

qantas club sydney lounge review only1invillage — Both domestic and international passengers with One World Emerald or Sapphire status can use the lounge. Anyone holding a business class ticket and Qantas Club members are eligible too.

Who can use the Qantas Club Sydney?

Anyone holding a business class ticket flying with Qantas domestically. International connections with Emirates ticket holders also gain access. If you have Qantas Club membership or have received a Qantas lounge pass you can also come in! Any OneWorld member who holds Emerald or Sapphire status regardless of which cabin class you’re flying can access the Sydney lounge too. One World airlines include Emirates, Japan Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finn Air, Qatar Airways, American Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Sri Lankan Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Alaska and Iberia. The Qantas Club lounge is the most accessible lounge sitting below the Qantas Domestic Business Class Lounge.

antas club sydney lounge review only1invillage — Ask at the desk if you can come in to the Qantas Club lounge in Sydney!

How big is the Qantas Club Sydney Lounge?

It is big, really big almost as big as the Qantas International lounge in Sydney. If you want to compare images read our review here.

Food and beverages in the qantas club sydney lounge

Probably the biggest difference you will notice is the food quality and the presentation. Like its other siblings in Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns the Qantas Club lounge in Sydney is not the Michelin star experience you would get at a restaurant.

The food and beverage selection is extensive with a range of hot and cold dishes, snacks, and drinks including alcoholic beverages.

Food comes in industrial style metal containers and there are help yourself, make yourself style sandwiches! If you need a break from work or studying, there’s a well-stocked snack bar where you can grab a coffee, tea or a tasty pastry.

There are no a la carte made to order dishes available unlike in international business class lounges and the Qantas Sydney International Lounge itself which is totally separate.

Seating options

The seating areas allows for both privacy and social interaction. The lounge offers a variety of comfortable seating options including armchairs, sofas, and dining tables. The seating options are coloured in red, beige, light and dark grey.

The work station computer chairs are wooden and hard on metallic legs with wheels. Padded bar stools are also an option along the communal bench/ bar style seating areas. Overall, the lounge provides a relaxing and comfortable space for passengers to wait for their flights.

The ambiance is modern, comfortable and trendy, with a few real plants breaking up the spaces, bright white walls and plenty of natural light streaming in from large windows. The signature white and grey marble adorns the eating areas. The flooring is a mixture of striped carpet, industrial grey tiles and laminate wood flooring.

Freshen up in the Sydney Qantas club lounge

You can recharge your brain cells and relax in the lounge area where you can watch TV, read a book or play some games.

The co-working space has a friendly and welcoming vibe for an airport lounge. You could actually hold an informal meeting here. But who does that nowadays, use a business class lounge for business?! There are also workstations with charging points and high-speed Wi-Fi for those who need to catch up on work or emails.

The Pros and cons of the Qantas Club Sydney lounge

The lounge is always bustling with people, which can make it difficult to find a place to sit or to have a conversation without being interrupted by the noise. Additionally, the overall atmosphere of the lounge lacks a sense of luxury or exclusivity, making it feel more like a generic waiting area than a premium lounge experience. While the Qantas lounge may offer some basic amenities and services, it falls short in providing a truly exceptional experience for its premium passengers.

If you’re looking for some peace and quiet or delicious food, the Qantas Club lounge may not be the best choice. However, if you simply want a bright and comfortable space to wait for your flight, it’s worth considering.

We were pretty happy spending an hour in the Qantas Club Sydney lounge. The coffee alone and the padded chairs are way more comfortable than slumming it with the crowds outside! Yes, you can buy better food from the terminal restaurants, but the beverages are not complimentary! Think of it as a cafe break with a great bathroom and you will not be disappointed. Do not go inside with pre conceptions of being spoilt with gourmet food and an eclectic and diverse wine list. Enjoy the views of the planes and the great coffee.

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