Review: ANA Lounge Tokyo Narita (Satellite 5)

Previous to a flight to Bangkok with Thai Airways, I had an opportunity to spend a few hours within the ANA Lounge Tokyo Narita (Satellite tv for pc 5). That is one in every of two ANA Lounges in Terminal 1, with the opposite situated in Satellite tv for pc 2.

I hadn’t spent a lot time in Tokyo Narita earlier than, and I used to be wanting ahead to seeing if the ANA Lounge held as much as the lofty repute of the airline.

ANA Lounge Tokyo Narita (Satellite tv for pc 5) – Entry & Entry

The ANA Lounge Tokyo Narita (Satellite tv for pc 5) is situated on the fourth ground of the airport, above Gates 51–55

After heading by means of safety, observe the signage for “Airline Lounge”, which has the logos for the ANA Lounge and the ANA Suite Lounge clearly displayed.

To get to the fourth ground, you’ll be able to head up an escalator or take a close-by elevator.

The doorway is situated by means of sliding glass doorways on the prime of the escalator. You possibly can entry each the ANA Suite Lounge and the ANA Lounge from the identical entry level.

Entry to the ANA Lounge Tokyo Narita (Satellite tv for pc 5) is out there to passengers flying on a Star Alliance airline in enterprise class or First Class. Moreover, Star Alliance Gold members might entry the lounge with a ticket in any class of service on a Star Alliance airline.

Friends travelling in premium financial system on an ANA flight, in addition to passengers with Diamond Service, Platinum Service, Tremendous Flyers, and ANA Million Milers, additionally get pleasure from entry to the lounge.

The ANA Lounge Tokyo Narita (Satellite tv for pc 5) can be accessible with a Precedence Go membership; nonetheless, entry isn’t accessible from 1–5pm.

Passengers travelling in First Class, in addition to company with Star Alliance Gold, Diamond Service, Platinum Service, Tremendous Flyers, and ANA Million Milers, can usher in one visitor who’s travelling on the identical flight. 

In my case, I loved entry on account of my Star Alliance Gold standing and with a Thai Airways enterprise class ticket. 

The ANA Lounge Tokyo Narita (Satellite tv for pc 5) is open each day from 7am till the departure of the final ANA flight. 

After having my boarding move scanned, I used to be directed to the left of the check-in desk to start my keep.

ANA Lounge Tokyo Narita (Satellite tv for pc 5) – Seating

The ANA Lounge Tokyo Narita (Satellite tv for pc 5) is a big area with various completely different seating choices for company. 

Instantly upon getting into the lounge, there’s an island with single high-top chairs and a bigger seating space with armchairs. The room is brilliant because of the floor-to-ceiling home windows and the accent lamps located at lots of the seats.

There are energy retailers accessible at every seat, and loads of space for storing on which you’ll be able to place your belongings.

In entrance of the home windows are cream armchairs organized in pairs between partitions. These seats have a wonderful tarmac view of the beneath gates.

In between the principle buffet space and the noodle bar are extra single seats, which might be used as a workstation or a pleasant spot to slurp up your noodles.

There’s a lengthy hallway that results in one other part of the lounge, and en route are seats organized in units of 4. The opposite part was roped off throughout my go to; nonetheless, it’s my understanding that it opens up when the primary a part of the lounge begins to get full.

On this space, there’s additionally a wi-fi printer accessible for company, and a small duty-free store.

ANA Lounge Tokyo Narita (Satellite tv for pc 5) – Eating

The principle buffet space is situated instantly to the best when you enter the lounge.

I visited the ANA Lounge Tokyo Narita (Satellite tv for pc 5) in the course of the morning, when breakfast objects had been nonetheless being served. 

Friends had been requested to make use of plastic gloves or sanitize their palms previous to serving to themselves to the buffet objects. A machine inflates the gloves while you wave your hand by a sensor, which at the very least makes it straightforward to place them on.

The buffet islands had some Japanese choices, together with onigiri, in addition to pastries, sandwiches, and a salad bar.

Scorching buffet objects that had been accessible included the ANA authentic rooster curry, rice, sausages, scrambled eggs, and steamed greens. The buffet had been pretty picked over once I went to test it out, and didn’t look too engaging.

In the principle buffet space, you’ll discover a vary of drinks. 

Non-alcoholic choices embrace a tender drink dispenser, cold and hot coffees, an computerized espresso maker, and a variety of teas.

Alcoholic drinks accessible within the ANA Lounge Tokyo Narita (Satellite tv for pc 5) embrace a handful of laborious alcohol, wine, sake, glowing wine, and a beer machine. The beer machine was fairly amusing to observe, because it tilted beer glasses and created a pleasant head of froth.

Tucked away within the again nook of the lounge is a noodle bar. 

You possibly can select from seven various kinds of noodle dishes, together with soba, udon, or ramen. There’s additionally a collection of vegetable curries accessible.

After inserting your order, you’re given a buzzer which alerts you when your meals is prepared.

Throughout my time in Japan, I ate ramen nearly every single day, so I made a decision to order some udon this time to steadiness issues out a bit.

As anticipated, the noodles hit the spot, and I went again for one more spherical. The portion measurement isn’t giant, so in case you’ve introduced a wholesome urge for food with you, chances are you’ll wish to order a number of objects to fulfill your starvation.

ANA Lounge Tokyo Narita (Satellite tv for pc 5) – Showers

Showers can be found on the ANA Lounge Tokyo Narita (Satellite tv for pc 5). 

In the principle a part of the lounge, there’s a machine that you should utilize to e book a bathe suite; nonetheless, it requires a working telephone quantity for sending a notification. 

As a substitute, you’ll be able to merely head again to the entrance desk and ask the workers there about bathe room availability. I’m an enormous fan of showering earlier than flights, and far to my delight, there was a room accessible for me once I went to ask.

The bathe suites are accessed through a hallway by the ANA Suites Lounge entrance.

The bathe rooms are fairly spacious, and had been meticulously cleaned.

Contained in the bathe room, there’s a walk-in bathe, Japanese-style rest room, sink, and a hair dryer.

There are a variety of complimentary facilities within the bathe rooms, too, together with slippers, a shaving equipment, and a toothbrush.

Conclusion

Total, I loved my keep on the ANA Lounge Tokyo Narita (Satellite tv for pc 5). Whereas I spent most of my go to getting some work carried out earlier than my flight, I additionally had an opportunity to get pleasure from a scrumptious bowl of udon and have a refreshing bathe earlier than my flight.

Whereas the buffet appeared a bit unhappy throughout my go to, the noodle bar greater than made up for the opposite objects, and I’d recommend heading straight for it while you go to. There was additionally an honest collection of drinks accessible, together with Japanese whiskey.

It seems to be just like the lounge is considerably bigger than what I had entry to, and I’d prefer to return to the lounge subsequent time I’m in Tokyo to test it out in its entirety.