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Edinburgh Airport's top-rated lounge and whether holidaymakers think it's worth the money

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AuthorGary Armstrong
Published date27 June 2022
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
With the school holidays having just arrived for many, its the busiest time of the year for a family trip abroad and thousands will be expected to pour in through the doors at Edinburgh Airport in the coming weeks

Assuming you can make it through security safely with time to spare before your flight - unless we see more repeats of the recent travel chaos - you'll no doubt want a spot to relax and soak up the prospect of a week or two in the sun.

There are of course a number of dining and drinking options throughout Edinburgh Airport - and some of them are pretty popular too.

However, should you consider splashing a bit of cash for the luxury of a lounge?

According to TripAdvisor, Edinburgh's top-rated lounge is Aspire, found airside at Gate 16

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For £40 per adult - with cheaper prices available for seniors and children - guests will get to enjoy 'a wide variety of freshly prepared complimentary food and drinks, unlimited Wi-Fi, runway views, personal TVs, reading materials and much more!', according to the airport website.

But is it worth the money? We take a look at what those who have checked themselves into the Aspire are saying.

From over 725 reviews, the lounge has earned a creditable average rating of four stars out of five - and many people seem to have enjoyed their experience.

A recent visitor hailed it as 'an oasis in the middle of the noisy and sterile environment of the airport', adding: "the staff are all very friendly and nothing is too much trouble.

"The food is delicious and the bar is well stocked. There is also a great view out over the runway and the surrounding countryside."

A further positive review hailed it as 'Europe's best lounge' and said it had "incredibly delicious food, a fully functional bar, dozens of cold cuts, cheese and salad options, a counter with hot food with hot naan bread, chick pea curry and pumpkin soup and delicious dessert", adding the "incredible view of the runway with planes taking off and landing" was a real bonus.

And on the cost, one person said it was 'not bad...

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