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[Swissdiver]

In the morning at LHR, I am usually connecting and take my shower in the regular lounge (North or South depending on the time).

Next time, I’ve a three hours stop and was wondering whether the arrival lounge was worth it or not.

Thanks.

[edwardbm]

In my view – YES

You get a nice shower (which might gargle at you a bit), have your suit pressed – freshen up etc .

Then you have the full breakfast layout as you do in the regular First Lounge (South).

I use it every time i land early morning. So nice to freshen up and get a good feed before heading into London. (or on another flight as you are)

[IanFromHKG]

I assume from your reference to North and South that you are coming into T5. I am not convinced that the arrival lounge is worth the trek through immigration and security if you are in fact connecting through. Personally, I would stay airside and use the departure lounges, and take advantage of the longer layover try to get a spa appointment instead

Having said that, I haven’t used the showers in the departure lounges. If they are adequate (and you can clearly draw your own conclusions on that score!) then that would merely reinforce what I say above as the arrival lounge showers aren’t up to much IMHO – they are clearly pump-fed rather than relying on gravity/pressure-cylinders, with the result that they surge, but even then the pressure isn’t very high. The drains are also pumped and VERY NOISY. I have also on several occasions had to queue to get showers on arrival.

[transtraxman]

“A shower in London”
Reading that title immediately made me think of the ruling coalition in Whitehall.
I suppose it just reflects one´s own priorities.

[VintageKrug]

You also get to enjoy a treatment in the Elemis Spa.

If you have lots of time, try for one of the infinity baths. I think they are names this because they take an infinity to run, thanks to T5’s eco-plumbing!

[Swissdiver]

I was under the impression the showers were all the same at T5. Do you mean, VK, bath tubes are available at the arrival lounge?

[Swissdiver]

Ian,
Agree on the practical side. With Iris, it wasn’t making such a difference. But now…

[Senator]

I’ve used the arrival lounge twice for +2hrs connections for Stockholm-Arlanda. I enjoy the experience, including having a shirt pressed whilst showering. As I travel mostly with carry-on only, or the bags have been in transit it has been perfectly fine time wise. Considering the UK requirements of new security screening regardless, I don’t mind the extra walk and passport control.

[Papillion53]

Transtaxman @11:09. LOL!!!

[VintageKrug]

Yes, Swissdiver, there are bathtubs at British Airways’ T5 Arrivals Lounge:

http://errl.org.uk/images/IMG_1203.jpg

Usually for F pax only. I’ve never tried filling them to overflowing, but apparently you can if you want to!

[Swissdiver]

Thanks, VK. No thanks, I am not into baths. I just find it interesting to have one in an arrival lounge where you can expect pax to be somewhat in a hurry…

[FrozenAssets]

I can’t understand the tendency for some to want to wallow in their own scum and detritus… eergh

[EmsOnMission]

I would say yes. I have done this before when I have arrived on an early flight into LHR and it is fairly decent. The feeling and sensation of freshening up before a long day in the office cheers you up,for sure!

[VintageKrug]

Has anyone else tried the infinity baths?

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