United Polaris Lounge
San Francisco International · San Francisco
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Where United Polaris Lounge is
International Terminal G, level 3, near gate G1. The pin is the lounge, with the whole terminal round it: zoom in for the rooms, or pick another floor with the buttons on the map.
- Level
- 3
- Near gate
- G1
- Terminal
- International Terminal G
- Directions
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At a glance
One of two lounges in International Terminal G, and the best-rated of them. A premium international lounge with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and showers worth building a layover around. It seats around 300, mixes proper cocktails, and has 12 shower suites to freshen up in. Hours are 7 AM – 11 PM daily. It opened in 2018. A lounge you'd be glad to have time in. Recorded access options include Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access — Star Alliance business/first on long-haul only. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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Entry and guest policy
United Polaris business passengers only; no guests. Star Alliance international first: 1 guest.
Location & opening hours
San Francisco International · International Terminal G · Near gate G1
Airside in International Terminal G; turn right immediately after the G security checkpoint (near gate G1, by the F/G connector) and the lounge entrance is on the left, with the lounge one level up.
- Opening hours
- 7 AM – 11 PM daily
- Local time · America/Los Angeles
- Lounge history
Opened 2018
Editorial ratings
14 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
- Showers
- clean, available without a long wait
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
Not yet rated: Exclusivity. How we rate
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Quick answers
Who can get into United Polaris Lounge?
United Polaris Lounge lists access through Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access (Star Alliance business/first on long-haul only). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. United Polaris business passengers only; no guests. Star Alliance international first: 1 guest. Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
What are the opening hours of United Polaris Lounge?
United Polaris Lounge is open 7 AM – 11 PM daily (local time, America/Los Angeles). Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
Where is United Polaris Lounge?
United Polaris Lounge is in International Terminal G at San Francisco International (SFO), near gate G1. Airside in International Terminal G; turn right immediately after the G security checkpoint (near gate G1, by the F/G connector) and the lounge entrance is on the left, with the lounge one level up.
Does United Polaris Lounge have showers and a bar?
United Polaris Lounge has 12 shower suites, a cocktail bar and seating for about 300.
How good is United Polaris Lounge?
Lounge Frog rates United Polaris Lounge 4.6 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
Compare United Polaris Lounge
Other lounges in International Terminal G
1 more at SFO. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
From social posts
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- CrazyUs@crazyus.com · Bluesky5/5Sentiment-derived
Positive opinion · Stars estimated from the post, not assigned by its author.
We fly through SFO often. The Polaris lounge is pretty great. 😊
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