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Aspire Lounge (C Gates)

Manchester Airport · Manchester

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Editorial score

2.8/ 5

14 of 15 metrics scored

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Aspire Lounge (C Gates), MAN

At a glance

One of five lounges in Terminal 2, and the lowest-rated of them. An independent lounge with proper tarmac views — though seats are scarce at peak and upkeep lets it down. It pours beer and wine. Hours are 4 AM – 11 PM daily. Somewhere to sit down and charge a phone, not to linger. Recorded access options include Aspire Lounges, DragonPass (Reservation required), and LoungeKey (Accepted via bank card schemes; reservation required) and 2 more programs. Entry conditions and availability apply.

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Who gets in

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Cards that get you in: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card

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Entry and guest policy

Open to any passenger with a booking (from about £46). Priority Pass, DragonPass and bank-card lounge programme members show card plus booking; guests per the card's allowance. Children must be with an adult who holds a booking; no stag or hen parties. Maximum stay 3 hours. Closes 22:00 Nov-Mar.

Location & opening hours

Manchester Airport · Terminal 2 · Near gate C gates

Airside: follow 'Premium Lounges' signs up to Duty Free, turn right towards the C gates, go through the pier entrance and down a level. No toilets inside; facilities are next to the entrance.

Opening hours
  • 4 AM – 11 PM daily
Local time · Europe/London
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Editorial ratings

14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.

Seating & comfort
3
Quiet
3
Space
2
Food
3
Drinks & bar
3
Coffee
3
Wi-Fi
3
Power outlets
3
Workspace
2
Restrooms
2
Cleanliness
3
Staff & service
3
Views & light
4
Exclusivity
2
What a 5 means for each metric
Seating & comfort
plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
Quiet
calm enough to work, read, or nap
Space
never feels packed, even at peak
Food
real meals, fresh and varied
Drinks & bar
good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
Coffee
barista-made, not a push-button machine
Wi-Fi
fast and reliable for video calls
Power outlets
an outlet at every seat
Workspace
desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
Restrooms
clean, plentiful, well kept
Cleanliness
tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
Staff & service
attentive, friendly, quick
Views & light
tarmac views, natural light
Exclusivity
premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks

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Quick answers

Who can get into Aspire Lounge (C Gates)?

Aspire Lounge (C Gates) lists access through Aspire Lounges, DragonPass (Reservation required), LoungeKey (Accepted via bank card schemes; reservation required), Priority Pass (Reservation required) and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access (Contract lounge for Star Alliance carriers such as Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, Air Canada, TAP and Turkish Airlines). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Open to any passenger with a booking (from about £46). Priority Pass, DragonPass and bank-card lounge programme members show card plus booking; guests per the card's allowance. Children must be with an adult who holds a booking; no stag or hen parties. Maximum stay 3 hours. Closes 22:00 Nov-Mar.

What are the opening hours of Aspire Lounge (C Gates)?

Aspire Lounge (C Gates) is open 4 AM – 11 PM daily (local time, Europe/London).

Where is Aspire Lounge (C Gates)?

Aspire Lounge (C Gates) is in Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport (MAN), near gate C gates. Airside: follow 'Premium Lounges' signs up to Duty Free, turn right towards the C gates, go through the pier entrance and down a level. No toilets inside; facilities are next to the entrance.

Does Aspire Lounge (C Gates) have showers and a bar?

Aspire Lounge (C Gates) has beer and wine. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.

How good is Aspire Lounge (C Gates)?

Lounge Frog rates Aspire Lounge (C Gates) 2.8 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.

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