Review: Plaza Premium Lounge Rome (FCO), a Priority Pass Lounge

At Rome Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino International Airport (FCO), there are five Priority Pass Lounges for passengers to use. There are three lounges in Terminal 1 (Prima Vista, Plaza Premium, and Primeclass) and two in Terminal 3 (Premium Plaza and Prima Visa). Terminal 1 is primarily used by European airlines such as Air France, Austrian, Lufthansa, and SWISS. Whereas, Terminal 3 is primarily used by non-Schengen airlines including American, Delta, and United. This review is for the Plaza Premium Lounge located in Terminal 3.

In Terminal 3, the Plaza Premium Lounge is located near Gate E, on the third floor (mezzanine level). As you exit the security and immigration checkpoint, walk past all the duty-free shops and follow the signs for the airport lounges. Take the escalator up to the third floor, make a U-turn, and walk back to the front of the shops. The Plaza Premium Lounge will be located on your right-hand side, at the very end.

Plaza Premium Lounge Rome FCO Access and Hours

The lounge is open from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily and is accessible by:

• Business and first-class passengers flying with select airlines, including American Airlines and United.
• Passengers with lounge memberships, such as Priority Pass, LoungeKey, or similar programs.
• Walk-in guests can also purchase access for €50.

Plaza Premium Lounge Rome FCO Review

Upon entering the Plaza Premium Lounge, I found the design and decor to be quite nice. It was a lot bigger than I expected it to be and I found the modern design to be warm and welcoming with a good variety of seating options for solo passengers, couples, and families/groups traveling together. There were plush armchairs, comfortable sofas, and quiet corners that provided a sense of privacy.

If you’re traveling by yourself and just want a quiet place to sit and relax, there are two different types of pods for you to snag. There are these hexagon-shaped suites in the center of the lounge and these open pods along the windows. They weren’t fully enclosed but the high walls provided more privacy from other travelers.

The rest of the lounge was comprised of chairs and tables grouped together for passengers to dine, relax and socialize with one another.

And interestingly, there was a small roped-off section specifically for American Airlines First Class passengers.

Plaza Premium Lounge  Rome FCO Food and Beverage

At the time of my visit, 8:00 AM on a Thursday morning, breakfast was being served and it was just okay. It wasn’t bad by any means but I definitely didn’t go back for seconds of anything. I found the (powdered) scrambled eggs to be tasteless, the waffles to be dry and everything else to be mediocre, at best. It wasn’t the most amazing dining experience but to be fair, I don’t think most lounges do breakfast very well.

For drinks, there was a coffee machine, a soda fountain, and some water and juice stations scattered throughout the lounge. But the highlight of the lounge was the barista-made coffee station. I was happy to be able to get one last real Italian espresso before coming home.

In the center of the lounge, you will find a nice bar area with a dedicated bartender. However, the only free alcoholic option was a self-pour beer machine. No other alcoholic drinks were provided free of charge. No wine. No cocktails. Nothing. Here’s a price list if you want to see what their offering and prices (in Euros) are like.

Plaza Premium Lounge Rome FCO Amenities

WiFi was provided throughout the lounge and shower suites were also available on a first-come, first-served basis.

There was no dedicated business center but business travelers could use any of the communal tables to spread out and get some work done. Electrical outlets were plentiful and could be found in most of the sitting areas.

Plaza Premium Lounge Rome FCO Overall Thoughts

Overall, I thought the Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 3 was decent. There were plenty of seats for everyone and I really appreciated the solo seats with extra privacy. However, the food offerings weren’t great and I found it surprising that no alcoholic drinks, other than one beer selection, were provided complimentary. But despite my criticism, this wasn’t a bad lounge and I was grateful for the quiet place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the gate area below. That being said, this isn’t a lounge that I would ever get to the airport early for, nor would I ever pay the €50 entry fee, but for a quick visit, or in between layovers, it’s not a bad place to rest, and wait for your upcoming flight.

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