![]() ![]() It’s a strange omission for a lounge meant to see plenty of international traffic. The power outlets accept US-style Type A and B plugs, so everyone else will need to bring a converter. There’s no shortage of USB ports or power outlets throughout the lounge, with these seemingly built into every wall, table and surface you can find (United quotes the total figure at an impressive 492). The lounge was perhaps about 25% full when I visited on a Saturday morning, although I imagine it might be much more crowded during peak hours. ![]() Polaris Lounge SFO seating (upper level) Polaris Lounge SFO seating (upper level) Polaris Lounge SFO seating (upper level) Polaris Lounge SFO seating (upper level) Seating on the upper floor lends itself more to groups, though there’s still a good number of semi-private options along the main artery running through the lounge. ![]() Interior decorating was overseen by SCB, and there’s subtle nods to the Polaris theme everywhere you look, like the dramatic light fixture hanging above the escalator, and the Polaris star embedded into various areas of the lounge. I have to say, the place is beautifully designed, with 28,000 square feet of space making this the largest Polaris lounge in the network. The upper floor is where most of the action is. Seating booth with power outletsĪ row of seats along a communal table affords views of the tarmac, which at SFO is always busy. It’s not quite a productivity pod, but it’ll do. Partitions separate you from your immediate neighbour. Polaris Lounge SFO seating (lower level) Polaris Lounge SFO seating (lower level) Polaris Lounge SFO seating (lower level) Polaris Lounge SFO seating (lower level)įor those who want some additional privacy, United designed a special “signature seat” with a wide leather chair, side table and personal reading lamp. The seating options on the lower level are mostly solitary, designed with solo travellers in mind. The lower floor is where you’ll find the shower suites and nap rooms, as well as a library-style seating area good for reading or catching up with work. The United Polaris lounge seats 440 passengers across two floors, with a staircase and escalator connecting the upper and lower levels. And to think that once upon a time, this was the flagship Global First Lounge! United Club SFO Polaris Lounge Overview Lounge entrance Instead, you’ll be sent to the United Club, where it’s digital juice dispensers and trail mix all day, every day. If you’re a Star Gold member travelling in Premium Economy or Economy Class, the Polaris Lounge isn’t available to you. In other words, someone arriving on SQ32 would not be allowed to use the lounge. If you’re arriving in San Francisco, you may only use the Polaris lounge if your inbound flight was in Polaris Business Class. The additional guest for First Class passengers must also be departing on a long-haul United or Star Alliance flight, in any cabin. It excludes travel to Canada, Mexico, Guam, the Caribbean, Central America, Colombia and Ecuador. to Asia, Australia, Europe and select South American countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru. *”Long-haul” flights are defined as those from the U.S.
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