Platinum Lounge, Budapest T2B: Good in every way

After a busy week in Hungary, we are already on our way back to London.

As a reminder, here is the itinerary followed:

#TypeReview
1LoungeThe Centurion Lounge, Londres Heathrow Terminal 3
2FlightBritish Airways Club Europe, Londres Heathrow – Budapest, Airbus A320
3HotelMarriott Budapest
4TrainMAV IC First, Budapest – Debrecen
5TrainMAV IC First, Debrecen – Budapest
6RestaurantEssencia Budapest
7LoungePlatinum Lounge, Budapest T2B: Good in every way
8FlightBritish Airways Club Europe, Budapest – Londres Heathrow, Airbus A320
Today’s itinerary

Check-in and ground experience

We arrive 1h30 before the departure of the flight at Budapest airport.

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British Airways proceeds with the check-in of its passengers at the terminal 2B, we proceed to the usual formalities and check in our 3 luggage to London.

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After passing security and emigration, we find ourselves in the departure area.

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Location

The lounge is located on the mezzanine of the B gates, right next to the LOT lounge, the Polish airline operating a 5th freedom from Budapest to New York on a daily basis.

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Lounge design

The reception is charming.

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The lounge is fairly average in size, with about 40 full-capacity seats in the form of armchairs and chairs.

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The colors are rather nice.

Catering

The food offering is decent with continental breakfast options as well as a pancake machine which I will make good use of!

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In terms of hot drinks, a fairly basic coffee machine is available. And a variety of cold and alcoholic drinks are available.

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Bottom line

A very good airport lounge for short waits.

Olivier Delestre-Levai
Olivier Delestre-Levai
Olivier has been into airline blogging since 2010. First a major contributor to the FlyerTalk forum, he created the FlyerPlan website in July 2012, and writes articles with a major echo among airline specialists. He now co-runs the TravelGuys blog with Bertrand, focusing on travel experience and loyalty programs.
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