In the last installment I reviewed EL AL’s first class lounge at Ben Gurion Airport, which I had access to since I was in first class. However, I also briefly checked out EL AL’s business class lounge.
The business class section of the lounge is also in the King David Lounge.
EL AL King David Lounge exterior
However, at the reception desk you’re directed to go left into the business class lounge, rather than to the right.
EL AL King David Lounge reception
There’s a hallway with a departure monitor and some art leading into the lounge.
EL AL business class lounge entrance
EL AL business class lounge entrance
The business class lounge has two floors, and I appreciate the amount of natural light it has thanks to the floor to ceiling windows. The first floor had plenty of seating in the main room. While the furniture wasn’t especially modern, it was in good condition.
EL AL business class lounge Ben Gurion Airport
EL AL business class lounge Ben Gurion Airport
EL AL just recently launched flights to Miami, so I thought it was smart that they had promotional pillows showing that off.
EL AL business class lounge Miami pillow
Towards the back of the lounge was a counter with about a dozen seats.
EL AL business class lounge Ben Gurion Airport
Towards the interior of the lounge was the self serve food & drink area, which had a solid selection.
EL AL business class lounge buffet
In terms of drinks there was self serve juice, soda, water, coffee, wine, etc.
EL AL business class lounge drinks
EL AL business class lounge wine
EL AL business class lounge wine
EL AL business class lounge cafe
There was even an area with what I assume was freshly squeezed juice, based on the presentation.
EL AL business class lounge drinks
In terms of the food, cold options included salad, hummus, all kinds of veggies, a salad bar, etc.
EL AL business class lounge food selection
EL AL business class lounge food selection
EL AL business class lounge food selection
EL AL business class lounge food selection
EL AL business class lounge food selection
The lounge also had a bakery section with freshly baked bread.
EL AL business class lounge bakery
EL AL business class lounge bakery
There was also a selection of fresh fruit, cookies, pastries, muffins, and other sweets.
EL AL business class lounge fresh fruit
EL AL business class lounge food selection
Then there were also several hot dishes, including an orange vegetable soup.
EL AL business class lounge soup
EL AL business class lounge food selection
EL AL business class lounge food selection
EL AL business class lounge food selection
The lounge had a second floor, which could be accessed by stairs or elevator. I was intrigued by the advertisement for the second floor Glenlivet Lounge.
EL AL business class lounge
The space on the second floor was quite large, and looked out over the ground floor.
EL AL business class lounge Tel Aviv
The upper level had traditional lounge chairs, some dining tables, massage chairs, etc.
EL AL business class lounge upper level Tel Aviv
EL AL business class lounge upper level Tel Aviv
EL AL business class lounge upper level Tel Aviv
EL AL business class lounge upper level Tel Aviv
EL AL business class lounge upper level Tel Aviv
EL AL business class lounge massage chairs Tel Aviv
The centerpiece of the upper level is the Glenlivet Lounge, which is a bar that’s open in the evening with Glenlivet cocktails (presumably).
EL AL business class lounge upper level Tel Aviv
EL AL business class lounge upper level Tel Aviv
In the back corner of the upper level was a business center of sorts, though I’m not exactly sure what the tablets were for.
EL AL business class lounge upper level Tel Aviv
The upper level also had a buffet, though it was smaller than on the ground floor. On one side of the dining area was a coffee machine, soft drinks, water, and fresh fruit.
EL AL business class lounge coffee machine
EL AL business class lounge drink selection
EL AL business class lounge food selection
Then the other side of the buffet had a selection of salad, bread, wine, dessert, etc.
EL AL business class lounge food selection
EL AL business class lounge food selection
EL AL business class lounge food & drink selection
EL AL business class lounge food selection
EL AL business class lounge food selection
EL AL business class lounge food selection
While I’m not a smoker, I’m sure many would appreciate the “cigar club” they have on the second floor, where you can even buy Cuban cigars.
EL AL business class lounge cigar bar
EL AL business class lounge cigar bar
EL AL business class lounge cigar bar
EL AL business class lounge cigar bar
In terms of other features, the business class lounge also has a spa (where I had a treatment), as well as showers.
EL AL lounge spa
EL AL lounge spa room
EL AL lounge shower
Bottom line
While not one of the best lounges in the world, EL AL’s business class lounge at Ben Gurion Airport is perfectly nice. It’s spacious, has plenty of natural light, a solid food and drink selection, a spa with showers, and more. This isn’t a bad lounge to kill a few hours in, but doesn’t quite make the cut on my list of best airport lounges.
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