We got to Narita Airport at around 7AM. As I found out the previous month, security only opens quite late at Narita, and by the time we were through security and immigration it was 7:30AM.
Initially my plan was to visit the Japan Airlines First Class Lounge, which is the best lounge for oneworld flyers. However, the lounge was under construction when we visited (the renovated lounge recently opened), so we were turned away (only parts of it were open, so they were only accepting Japan Airlines passengers). Tokyo Narita does have some phenomenal lounges, some of which I’d rank in the top tier of lounges worldwide.
Instead we headed to the American Admirals Club Narita. This is also located in Terminal 2, near gate 71, just a short walk from security. The lounge is open daily from 7:30AM until 9:00PM.
Escalator to Admirals Club Tokyo Narita Airport
We had access to the lounge on account of our oneworld business class tickets (we were flying SriLankan Airlines), as well as our oneworld status, given that oneworld Sapphire and Emerald members also have access to the lounge.
Furthermore, I’m also an Admirals Club member. If you’re based in the US and want an Admirals Club membership, your best bet is having the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Legend Mastercard® — the card has a $695 annual fee, though the primary cardmember gets an Admirals Club membership, and authorized users get Admirals Club access as well.
Entrance to Admirals Club Tokyo Narita Airport
Anyway, the Admirals Club is a good size, and in the morning was quiet, given that a majority of American departures from Narita are in the evening. The main room of the lounge features great views of the apron, thanks to the huge windows.
Admirals Club Narita seating
There are a variety of seating options, including leather chairs in rows facing one another,
Admirals Club Narita seating
Admirals Club Narita seating
American Admirals Club Narita view
American Admirals Club Narita view
Admirals Club Narita seating
There are other seating options as well, including chairs set up around tables, chairs with ottomans along the wall, etc.
Admirals Club Narita seating
Admirals Club Narita seating
Deeper into the lounge are some dining tables.
Admirals Club Narita seating
American Admirals Club Narita walkway
There’s also a business center with some cubicles, as well as a table with some computers.
American Admirals Club Narita business center
American Admirals Club Narita computers
Then there’s a selection of magazines and newspapers.
American Admirals Club Narita magazines & newspapers
In the interior of the lounge, there’s another large sitting area, which is right next to the buffet.
American Admirals Club Narita seating
The buffet is in an oval shape.
American Admirals Club Narita buffet
American Admirals Club Narita buffet
I’d say the selection is better than you’ll find in a US Admirals Club, though also not that impressive. For breakfast they had a variety of finger sandwiches, desserts, whole fruit, cereal, salad, cold cuts, yogurt, croissants, hard boiled eggs, cookies, cheese, etc.
American Admirals Club Narita food selection
American Admirals Club Narita food selection
American Admirals Club Narita food selection
American Admirals Club Narita food selection
American Admirals Club Narita food selection
American Admirals Club Narita food
American Admirals Club Narita food selection
American Admirals Club Narita food selection
There were also a limited number of hot options, including lukewarm quiche, sausage, bacon, and rice.
American Admirals Club Narita food
American Admirals Club Narita food
American Admirals Club Narita food
American Admirals Club Narita food
In terms of drinks, there were pitchers with juice, canned soda, and a beer machine.
American Admirals Club Narita drinks
American Admirals Club Narita drinks
American Admirals Club Narita drinks
Then there was a machine with espresso beverages.
American Admirals Club Narita drinks
The alcohol selection included quite a bit of self serve liquor, wine, and sake.
American Admirals Club Narita drinks
American Admirals Club Narita drinks
The bathrooms were in the back part of the lounge, and there were also some shower suites, though I didn’t have the chance to check them out.
American Admirals Club Narita bathrooms
We spent about an hour in the Admirals Club before heading to the Qantas Lounge.
American Admirals Club Narita bottom line
As far as Admirals Clubs go, this one is pretty decent. The decor is a bit outdated, but I appreciate the amount of natural light the lounge has. The lounge also has a very good drink selection, and a fairly good food selection.
I still wouldn’t personally visit this lounge again when I could access the Japan Airlines lounge instead, but as I said, they temporarily weren’t accepting those flying on other airlines due to their construction.
If you’ve visited the Admirals Club Narita, what was your experience like?
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