Lounge Review: Aspire Lounge 41 – AMS – LoungeReview.com (2024)

Amsterdam - Schiphol (AMS)Terminal 2 (Non-Schengen), Airport Lounge 41 (not accessible for passengers departing from gate M)

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The basics

Operated by

Swissport

: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

Mon

6:00 am - 9:00 pm

Tue

6:00 am - 9:00 pm

Wed

6:00 am - 9:00 pm

Thu

6:00 am - 9:00 pm

Fri

6:00 am - 9:00 pm

Sat

6:00 am - 9:00 pm

Sun

6:00 am - 9:00 pm

Food:

Complimentary snacks
Complimentary soups
Complimentary finger food

Drinks:

Complimentary soft drinks
Complimentary house wine and beer
Complimentary liquor

Other amenities:

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Overview

Aspire Lounge 41 at Amsterdam Schiphol airport is a pay-in and contract lounge located in the Non-Schengen departures area. The club welcomes pay-in customers regardless of airline and class of service, as well as members of popular airport lounge access programs such as Priority Pass and DragonPass. Many airlines also contract Aspire Lounge 41 for their premium and elite customers.

Aspire Lounge 41 AMS design

Aspire Lounge 41 at Amsterdam Schiphol airport underwent a complete makeover during a one-year closure and reopened in February 2024 with a fresh design and a new floor plan. The remodeled club shares a kitchen with the adjacent oneworld Lounge; both facilities are operated by Swissport International AG, a worldwide aviation services provider and the largest independent airport lounge operator in Europe.

Aspire Lounge 41 – Amsterdam (AMS)

At just 625 square meters, with room for 178 guests, Aspire Lounge 41 is quite compact for a major international airport such as Amsterdam Schiphol.

The club boasts an elegant residential design with Dutch undertones. Against a backdrop of dark and soothing tones, floor-to-ceiling windows illuminate the space and offer panoramic tarmac views. The finishes and furnishings are elegant and attractive.

Guests have their choice of plush couches, inviting armchairs, high-backed chairs, communal tables, as well as dining booths and tables. Power outlets are available at virtually every seat. The layout aims at balancing space efficiency and privacy, with a variety of nooks and recessed workspaces.

Aspire Lounge 41 sitting and dining area

Behind a glass partition, in the rear of the lounge, is a private space dubbed the “Wintergarden,” where smoother lines, green hues, and indoor plants help foster a calming and soothing ambiance. This section of the lounge is exclusively reserved for Singapore Airlines passengers and features its food and beverage serving area. (Before the Aspire Lounge was remodeled, a section used to be cordoned off for Singapore’s flag carrier, so this arrangement is not new and only underscores Singapore Airline’s high standards.)

The Wintergarden, a private section for Singapore Airlines passengers, at the Aspire Lounge 41 – Amsterdam (AMS)

Another alcove, the so-called “Botanical Room,” is adorned with floral motifs and features additional seating, with a convivial communal table in the center. Unlike the Winter Garden, the Botanical Room is open to all visitors.

Aspire Lounge 41 AMS amenities

Aspire Lounge 41 at Amsterdam Schiphol features an essential array of amenities for both short-haul and long-haul travelers.

Visitors will find a cold and hot buffet serving local and international fare. All dishes are prepared freshly on-site, in the lounge’s kitchen. As expected from a Dutch lounge, Heineken beer is on tap, and guests can also help themselves to an assortment of wines and liquor.

Aspire Lounge 41 bar area

The club has several shower rooms, though Swissport charges extra for the use of the facilities.

Aspire Lounge 41 AMS bottom line

Aspire Lounge 41 at Amsterdam Schiphol sports an elegant and inspired design and features a variety of semi-private workspaces, a hot buffet, shower suites, and essentials such as charging points and Wi-Fi.

The former incarnation of Aspire Lounge 41 received scathing reviews from our readers. The refurbished club will hopefully fare better. oneworld passengers now have access to the adjacent oneworld Lounge, and Aspire Lounge 41 might, therefore, be less crowded going forward. On the flip side, the number of Priority Pass holders is at an all-time high, and the Aspire Lounge is still under-dimensioned, especially considering that an entire area is reserved exclusively for Singapore Airlines passengers, so it’s likely to remain busy.

Access rules

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Aspire Lounge 41 at Amsterdam - Schiphol (AMS) welcomes:

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Select premium customers and elite members departing on an airline served by this lounge (see Airlines tab).

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Cards accepted

Air Canada Maple Leaf Club Worldwide

When flying Air Canada, Air Canada Express or Air Canada Rouge.

Aspire Annual Membership

DragonPass

Lounge Key

Priority Pass (Standard, Standard Plus, Prestige)

TAV Passport

Airlines

You may have access to Aspire Lounge 41 as a premium customer of one of the following airlines, or as an elite member of their frequent flyer program. Check the Access rules tab for more details, or use our lounge access wizard to find out if you have access.

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Star Alliance

Access for eligible customers traveling on the following Star Alliance member airlines only.

Air Canada (AC)	Air China (CA)	Croatia Airlines (OU)
EGYPTAIR (MS)	EVA Air (BR)	Singapore Airlines (SQ)
Turkish Airlines (TK)	United (UA)

SkyTeam

Access for eligible customers traveling on the following SkyTeam member airlines only.

Garuda Indonesia (GA)

Other airlines

Aer Lingus (EI)	Air Astana (KC)	Air Mauritius (MK)
Air Serbia (JU)	Bulgaria Air (FB)	El Al (LY)
Emirates (EK)	Etihad (EY)	IranAir (IR)
Kuwait Airways (KU)	PIA Pakistan International Airlines (PK)	Ukraine International Airlines (PS)
Vueling (VY)

Yelp

2.5 / 5, based on 67 reviews

Overall ratings

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Kaitlyn Dobbins
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Does the job, nothing too crazy
April 5, 2024,6:03 pm
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Tiao
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Very poor lounge. More like a high school cafeteria
Go there only if you don’t have any other choice. Too many people have access to this lounge. No quiet place and seats are very basic
Washroom has only 2 rooms.
This is the only lounge I know where you have to pay for shower.
Maybe it’s Dutch thing, I remember I had to pay extra for ketchup at McDonalds in Amsterdam ! Swiss, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Eva Air… none of them charges extra for a shower.
April 17, 2022,8:21 pm
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etienne veenstra
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food is very poor compared to other European lounges let alone Asian or middle eastern. the vieuw at the aircraft might b the best thing.
January 22, 2020,5:25 am
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Michael Farrell
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Really poor lounge, not a patch on the usual Emirates branded product, and surprised Emirates would associate themselves with this. Food selection is minimal, lounge is crowded and noisy, and cleaning needs to be improved.
Absolute basic lounge. Only if you are desperate. I
July 2, 2019,9:40 am
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1. Damir Prieto
  Very poor food quality, old fashined and crowded
  November 11, 2022,3:48 am
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WK Toh
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Seems to be an unspoken policy that lounge is not available for PriorityPass before 11am. Went about 9am and it looked full. Tried again at about 10.20am, and staff said lounge is full. But guests were already leaving, so there’s definitely available space. If it’s a policy not to admit PP, they should just put it upfront so guests don’t waste their time.
June 9, 2019,1:32 am
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Cameron Paul Ruesch
It is definitely better than nothing if you can get in. Both times we went we were able to get right in, but when we left there were people lined up at the door. The food is fine, but only snacks. My kids enjoyed the soup and the pan au chocolat. The housekeeping also leaves something to be desired.
September 6, 2018,7:19 am
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Yann
The only lounge i was refused to enter since i use Priority Pass.
The employees at the entrance are horrible and not respectful. They told me i cannot get inside because it s too busy! Very strange because before and after me many people were accepted to get in.
I had to call Priority Pass and make a complain to be able to enter to this lounge.
When i went inside it was not full like claimed by the employee.
Moreover the food is not good. The lounge is not very clean.
AVOID!
May 26, 2018,2:09 am
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steve morris
First time I’ve used this lounge and not impressed. On entry at 1500 there was food on the floor in many areas plates not cleared away. seemed there was one person walking about with trolley very slowly and not cleaning much.
People talking loudly on phones not very relaxing. My feeling is I might as well be down in the pub. Shame as I had heard good things before
May 24, 2018,6:19 am
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D Rehf
When it’s not busy, it’s one of my favorite lounges by far. It’s clean, modern, has good food/drinks. But, it does get pretttyyy busy between 8-10am.
I wish it had a phone call booth somewhere — no where to take a call. Not awesome to see the private area on the other side of the lounge (singapore airlines branded)
February 19, 2018,11:05 pm
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Tom
Four times in a row i was turned away as the lounge was full. Useless if you travel often to Holland to keep a priority card…. There is no alternative on Schiphol for Prioriry Pass holders… Better cancel
January 12, 2018,12:40 am
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Zofia K
By entrance I asked if the lounge was free of charges for MasterCard Black Card holders. As confirmed (!), I proceeded and only few minutes later I discovered that I had been charged a fee which value I wasn’t even informed. I wouldn’t have paid it, since there’s a limit of 3 hours to use the lounge, there is no place to take a nap and to use a shower you need to pay extra. I’m very disappointed.
December 26, 2017,4:12 am
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Andreas Askeland
Dismal. Any cafeteria at any motorway service area has more class than this so-called lounge. Visited on three occasions, same experience every time. Overcrowded, buffet is messy and half empty, the food is more like snack, restrooms untidy. As a frequent flyer on both Etihad and Qatar Airways, I am surprised and disappointed this is what they are offering their guests at Amsterdam airport.
October 17, 2017,11:31 pm
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David Law
A very disappointing experience. Little space and feels tatty, a €17 charge for a shower,, rather severe and unwelcoming reception staff, and a paltry selection of food in comparison with other premium airline lounges.
I am surprised that Emirates (an excellent airline) attaches its brand to this facility.
I was also shocked to overhear a traveler who had acquired a flight upgrade was not allowed to enter the lounge.
August 2, 2017,10:06 am
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Julian Davies
There is nothing ‘aspirational’ about this ‘lounge’. On the day I visited it was so overcrowded that no seats were available, except in the (empty) section reserved by Singapore Airlines.
There is plenty of better seating in the main terminal, so don’t waste time in this terrible lounge.
October 31, 2016,1:01 am
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Anne
The worst lounge ever. I would like to explain but I dont have time. I have to hurry get some coffee before they finish cleaning. They are eager to get out of here, the people working here. The lounge closes at 21 o’clock. The servings at 20.15-20.30. Bad food, bad service. No class at all.
October 10, 2016,10:53 am
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Nad
Very bad food and unfriendly service. This is the worst lounge I have ever been.
August 30, 2016,10:12 am
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Andy
The lounge does not have international charger sockets, only European ones. Since an international airport lounge, by definition, is supposed to cater to travelers from across the wells, I find this appalling.
Food options are really limited, some more variety can easily be introduced at a little extra cost.
July 23, 2016,2:04 am
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Diana Villania
Bathrooms dirty and trash full. More cafeteria than lounge. Seats are mostly at small tables. Very full. Not all seats have electrical. Food poor.
July 22, 2016,12:42 am
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Alexander
The food and drinks choice is poor in comparison with KLM lounge 52.
This lounge operates till 23:30. But at 22:30 most of the food is over. Staff starts to clean the area and force moving people from one part of lounge to another.
March 16, 2016,1:48 pm
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loungereview.com Team
Physically, the Aspire Lounge 52 is gorgeous, but food options are limited and we don’t care for the pay-in showers and pay-in premium Wi-Fi. The lounge is also often busy.
December 16, 2015,10:24 am
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Alan Thomson
Poor atmosphere, very poor food and indifferent staff. If flying Emirates, take the €35 coupon option
August 24, 2015,5:35 pm
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Meilensammler
New lounge with modern and nice interiour and fantastic apron view. Large windows provide lots of daylight. Plenty of seating in different areas.
Choice of food is good including soup and warm mushroom and cheese snacks. Selection of beverages is fine as well, no sparkling wine though.
Free Wifi, office-areas, newspapers and magazines. Restrooms are very nice and clean.
August 15, 2015,12:00 pm
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