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United Club – Honolulu, HI (HNL)
Everything looks better under the sun! The United Club at Honolulu airport is a pretty standard, old-style United Club, with limited food and drink options and few amenities. And yet, somehow, we can’t help but like this lounge — perhaps it’s the sun-baked seating areas, perhaps it’s the Hawaiian theme and old-fashioned but colorful furniture, or maybe it’s the shell collection on display… Or maybe it’s just that we’re in Hawaii.
The key strength of this lounge lies in its sheer size – it is comprised of multiple expansive seating areas with various seating options, plus a large bar in the rear. Considering that this club serves mostly domestic flights and that Hawaii is a leisure destination that sees little business travel, the club is typically quiet and patrons are likely to enjoy significant privacy and personal space. The lounge does get busy prior to the departure of the Tokyo-bound flights but rarely crowded.
The club offers expansive views on the tarmac through large windows, that let plenty of sunlight in.
United Club – Honolulu, HI (HNL)
United Club HNL amenities
The amenities are in line with what other domestic United Clubs offer. The food selection consists of continental breakfast, plus snacks, soups and salads throughout the day. Tokyo-bound travelers unfortunately should not expect enhanced choices, or other international grade amenities such as showers.
United Club HNL bottom line
Overall, the United Club at Honolulu airport is a quiet and pleasant place to spend time ahead of a flight, and while the furniture and décor could use an upgrade, we hope that United preserves the Hawaiian touches and charm.
- The abundance of sunlight and views of the runway.
- The shell collection.
- The calm and privacy.
- The tired furniture.
- The lack of international-grade amenities.
- The lack of power outlets.
United Club at Honolulu, HI (HNL) welcomes:
- United Club members departing on a same-day flight operated by United or a Star Alliance member airline, or arriving on a United flight (+2 guests, or the member’s spouse and children under the age of 21.)
- United Polaris business class passengers departing or connecting (no guests)
- United Business passengers departing on a United transcontinental Premium Service flight at the origin and destination of their premium transcontinental flight (no guests)
- United Business passengers departing on an United international flight (to/from Mexico, Guam, Caribbean, Central America, Columbia and Ecuador) at departure, connecting and arrival airports (no guests)
- Business Class passengers departing on an intercontinental flight operated by a Star Alliance carrier (no guests)
- First Class passengers departing on an intercontinental flight operated by a Star Alliance carrier (+1 guest)
- United Premier Gold, Premium Platinum, Premier 1K, and Global Services members departing on an intercontinental flight operated by a Star Alliance carrier in any class of service (+1 guest)
- Star Alliance Gold Members (except United Premier members and above) departing on a domestic or international flight operated by a Star Alliance carrier in any class of service (+1 guest)
- United Club one-time pass holders (subject to capacity restrictions) (no guests)
- Active U.S. military personnel departing on a same day United flight (+family members)
- Air Canada Maple Leaf Club members departing on a flight operated by a Star Alliance carrier (no guests for Air Canada Maple Leaf Club North America members, +1 guest for Air Canada Maple Leaf Club Worldwide members)
Notes:
- Passengers in domestic First class do not receive United Club access. United Business passengers flying on a Premium Service flight between San Francisco/Boston, San Francisco/Newark, or Los Angeles/Newark receive access at the origin and destination of their premium transcontinental flight.
- A government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license, passport or military ID) may be required.
Cards accepted
Air Canada Maple Leaf Club Worldwide
When flying a Star Alliance member airline.
United Club
When flying a Star Alliance member airline.
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Star Alliance
Access for eligible customers traveling on any Star Alliance member airline.
 | ANA (NH) |  | Aegean (A3) |  | Air Canada (AC) |
 | Air China (CA) |  | Air India (AI) |  | Air New Zealand (NZ) |
 | Asiana (OZ) |  | Austrian (OS) |  | Avianca (AV) |
 | Brussels Airlines (SN) |  | Copa Airlines (CM) |  | Croatia Airlines (OU) |
 | EGYPTAIR (MS) |  | EVA Air (BR) |  | Ethiopian Airlines (ET) |
 | LOT Polish Airlines (LO) |  | Lufthansa (LH) |  | SWISS (LX) |
 | Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) |  | Singapore Airlines (SQ) |  | South African Airways (SA) |
 | TAP Air Portugal (TP) |  | Thai Airways (TG) |  | Turkish Airlines (TK) |
 | United (UA) |
Other airlines
 | Virgin Australia (VA) |
3.0 / 5, based on 116 reviews
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Overall ratings
One reviewer here said that Priority Pass clubs have better food.
That person is taking crazy pills.
This club is decent.
Pretty good selection of food, bar drinks, and a self serve dole whip machine for the win.
The lounge has been updated with new furniture, and each seat has two USB plugs and an electrical socket for charging. All food was individual packaged and continuously stocked, all drinks are now at the bar only. Lounge staff is extremely friendly and even came around with spam musubi.
The front desk staff were great, friendly and welcoming.
The lounge is clean, however food is limited probably worst selection I’ve encountered in a long time. Only one coffee machine working, so in short not up to it for premium airline customers in the 21st century.
Lounge has a nice enviroment and the food it’s going to rain around two stars
You know, I get spoiled with Centurion Lounges and the like. Heck, even Priority Plus has better food than most but this place is getting a bumb wrap.
I’m a frequent flyer. I know good from bad and this place isn’t bad! It’s a long way from great – a little tired in The decor but an upcoming Reno next year will likely fix all that.
As for the, I think. You get what you ask for. If your. Afraid to has “what complimentary”, well, you might end up paying.
Basically, it’s your choice. Don’t want to tip for soft drinks? Don’t. No skin off anyone’s nose.
I agree that a hearty chicken noodle soup only goes so far….but it goes further than some lounges go!
I’ve walked the floors to Gate 9/10 and honestly, would pay to use this lounge. But of course, I’m Star alliance Gold, so I don’t pay. With a 2320hr light back to Canada, I’m glad it’s here!
I wasn’t happy that I had to pay $12 for a glass of white wine. The bartender didn’t give me any free option, but said it’s cash only.
Bright, spacious, and Hawaiian inspired. But no real amenities as in most United Clubs