Let’s not all pile on at once, but I will say it: this is the worst lounge I’ve ever entered, and I’ve been to the lounge equivalent of motorway service stations in the middle of nowhere. The Primus Lounge at Amritsar Airport (ATQ)? She’s a one-star maximum type of girl, and even that feels generous.
When you hear the word “lounge,” your brain jumps to comfy chairs, a peaceful pre-flight bubble, and maybe a cheeky samosa or sparkling something. But Primus Lounge had other ideas, ideas that seemed to involve fluorescent lighting, folding panels, and food that looked like it had given up on life.
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Location: A Lounge in Name Only
Perched on the 2nd floor smack in the middle of the boarding area, the Primus Lounge is impossible to miss – unfortunately. It’s essentially a boxed-in pen made of four tragic-looking panels that scream “hospital waiting room” more than “airport luxury.”
It’s listed on Priority Pass, and honestly? That’s a bold move. Someone at PP HQ really said, “Yeah, that’ll do.”
Food: Fit for… No One
If you’ve ever wondered what despair looks like on a buffet tray, this is your answer. The food had that unmistakable day-old-at-best vibe: dry, joyless, and alarmingly sad. I didn’t dare eat a bite – and this is from someone who’s eaten gas station biryani. I wasn’t about to play Food Poisoning Roulette before a flight.
Bar: A Dry Spell
Yes, there is a “bar.” No, it didn’t look like it had seen a bartender since 2019. Considering what you’re already enduring, you’ll also have to pay for drinks, which feels a bit cheeky. Frankly, I wouldn’t sip a drink here even if they paid me to – and that’s saying something.
Seating: Sad Little Setup
There were chairs. There were tables. There were fans. But what there wasn’t? Ambience. Comfort. Even a whiff of welcome. It’s the kind of space that makes you want to sit for two minutes and then reconsider all your life choices.
Final Boarding Call
I stayed for about 15 minutes before swiftly exiting to the nearest coffee shop. I’d rather pay £5 for a flat white than waste £20 on this pseudo-lounge experience again. Yes, I paid for it so I could review it. No, I didn’t enjoy one second of it.
If you’ve ever had the misfortune of visiting, let me know in the comments – misery loves company.
Still, taxiing? Read on:
- Review: Encalm Privé Lounge DEL Airport.
- Review: Encalm Lounge Goa. – Whats The Point….?!
- Review: Oasis Lounge Mumbai Airport.
- Review: Adani Lounge Jaipur.
Let me know what your experience was like. Did you brave the food? Did the bar ever staff up? Or did you, too, flee to Café Coffee Day like a defeated traveller?
3 comments
I’ve. Seen worse.
India is generally a non-drinking nation so alcohol mostly for foreigner s is expensive, hence the charge. In terms of. Decor, have a. Look at the photos of the JFK T4 PrimeClass Lounge. That’s embarrassing. And for amenities, the IASS lounge in HNL is a joke.
This lounge doesn’t seem great, but it might be a little nicer than the public areas.
wow the iass lounge in hnl is terrible i’ve never seen it but now i must go there and see for myself… the jfk lounge though is DEFINITELY EMBARRASSING for ny airport for sure.
“It’s always a good idea to do some research and read multiple reviews before booking a lounge. That way, you can get a better sense of what to expect.”