Escape Lounge
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International · Minneapolis
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At a glance
One of seven lounges in Terminal 1, ranking 4th among them. An independent lounge with a proper place to work, food and drink worth arriving early for, and proper tarmac views. It seats around 90 and runs a full bar. Hours are 4 AM – 9 PM daily. It opened in 2015. Fine for a layover, not a reason to plan one. Recorded access options include Escape Lounges, LoungeKey, and Priority Pass. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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How it worksWho gets in
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Cards that get you in: Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France)
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Entry and guest policy
Amex Platinum and Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardholders: complimentary entry (guests per card terms) only when flying a Delta-marketed flight. Priority Pass members: guests per the card's allowance. Walk-up passes from $45 pre-booked / $60 at the door; entry up to 3 hours before departure. Children under 3 free.
Location & opening hours
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International · Terminal 1
Airside in Terminal 1 on the mezzanine level above the entrance to Concourse E, off the airport mall; take the escalator or elevator up by the Concourse E entrance.
- Opening hours
- 4 AM – 9 PM daily
- Local time · America/Chicago
- Lounge history
Opened 2015
Editorial ratings
13 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
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
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Quick answers
Who can get into Escape Lounge?
Escape Lounge lists access through Escape Lounges, LoungeKey and Priority Pass. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Amex Platinum and Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardholders: complimentary entry (guests per card terms) only when flying a Delta-marketed flight. Priority Pass members: guests per the card's allowance. Walk-up passes from $45 pre-booked / $60 at the door; entry up to 3 hours before departure. Children under 3 free. Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
What are the opening hours of Escape Lounge?
Escape Lounge is open 4 AM – 9 PM daily (local time, America/Chicago). Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
Where is Escape Lounge?
Escape Lounge is in Terminal 1 at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International (MSP). Airside in Terminal 1 on the mezzanine level above the entrance to Concourse E, off the airport mall; take the escalator or elevator up by the Concourse E entrance.
Does Escape Lounge have showers and a bar?
Escape Lounge has a full bar and seating for about 90. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.
How good is Escape Lounge?
Lounge Frog rates Escape Lounge 4.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 13 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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Coverage
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