After our fun-filled weekend in Madrid, Ben headed back to Los Angeles, while Heather and I were scheduled to route via Dubai. As one does. Our flight left in the afternoon, so we had a leisurely breakfast at the Westin Palace, a nice stroll in the park, then headed to the airport. Had we realized…
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@ Tiffany – Great candid shot of the Spanish chick picking her nose in picture #9.
JRL
Ok, you didn't feel comfortable taking a picture of the bar. But since this is a lounge report, a verbal description would at least be nice. Especially since considering the low appeal of this lounge, one might very well be in need of a few stiff drinks. 🙂
Sounds like both you and Ben missed the nice lounge in Madrid, being the Iberia lounge in T4s.
I don't think the lounge was that bad, based on the pictures. OK. The lack of privacy was clearly an issue. But the food wasn't too bad. I know it's prepackaged and all, but, frankly, I would rather know what I'm eating -- if I could read the label -- and also be assured of higher food safety standards than something sitting exposed to the lounge for hours on a buffet.
Well, at least there were plugs everywhere. That's all I look for before a long-haul flight.
IMHO, whole T4 looks sterile, and apart from being huge there is nothing interesting about it (except maybe the roof). With Spanish architecture being so nice I was a bit disappointed that the T4 does not reflect it at all.
Hey Tiffany!
I live in Madrid and travel through Barajas frequently, so I was sad to hear about the lounge. I've actually never visited it, but the one that Iberia uses in T4S is actually quite good, you might want to check it out sometime 🙂
I have a 3-hour layover in MAD after a long haul flight. So I planned on doing a lot of walking after a quick shower. Based on your comments about the distance between terminals and that there was a separate passport check at Terminal 4S, would you recommend I stay put in 4S or would I be OK walking around the larger area in Terminal 4? Thanks for your help.
Hi Tiffany
I loved the review! 🙂 I also stayed at the Westin and flew Emirates when we recently visited Madrid. We tried to access the Iberia lounge (OW Emerald but not travelling a OW airline) so we were refused entry. It did however look much nicer than the Neptuno lounge. We literally got the last 2 empty seats in the Neptuno lounge. And there was a queue to get in. I agree with your sentiments - I’m sure I would have been just as happy outside! 🙂
The Iberia Lounge in Terminal 4S is very nice. Has a strange entrance... it's tucked in the middle of the Duty Free shop, just past security. Lounge tends to get crowded, but there are plenty of nice seating areas. Food options are limited, but what they do have is very good. Leave yourself plenty of time to navigate the airport if you are leaving from Terminal 4S!