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Introduction: First Class to Panama on Air China
Review: Marriott South – Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Review: Fast and Furious Japanese Grill – Irving
Review: United Airlines (737-900) First Class – Dallas to Houston
Review: United Club – Houston International Airport Terminal E
Update: American Express Centurion Lounge Houston
Review: Air China (777-300) First Class – Houston to Panama
Review: Sortis Hotel and Casino – Panama City
Review: Marriott Executive Apartments – Panama City
Review: Panama Canal – Miraflores Locks
Review: Tocumen Royal Saloon Lounge
Review: Copa Club – Tocumen International Airport
Review: United Airlines (737-800) Economy Plus – Panama to Houston
At this point of my journey, I was ready to return to the United States. The frustrating Avianca Airlines customer service soured my mood. After I booked a last minute return flight on United Airlines, I made my way to the Tocumen Royal Saloon. Tocumen Royal Saloon is one of two Priority Pass lounges at Tocumen International Airport, the other being the Copa Club. I had access to lounge due to my American Express Platinum card.
The lounge was located on the third level (one level above departures). It was to the right after exiting the escalator. The front desk was to the left, in a small corridor, as I entered the lounge. It took a few minutes for an agent, who was in the back cleaning, to acknowledge me. I showed my boarding pass and priority pass card. The agent quickly welcomed me into the lounge.
Note: There is a maximum three hour stay and alcoholic beverages are limited to three per person.
The first thing that I encountered was the small snack table. It was the centerpiece after entering the lounge. The table was, by far, the saddest lounge food offering that I had ever seen. There were some cold meats, cheese, bread, and assorted snacks. Plastic was covering all of the food. Come to think of it, no one ever removed the plastic. I tried some cheese and cold cuts. They were just ok.
I went to the front desk to request a beer since the beer cooler is behind the front desk (look closer at the above picture). The agent asked me to return to the lounge and the beer would be delivered to me. Um, ok??? I decided to snap a few pictures. The main seating area was separated by the food table. There were 13 seats to the left and a few more on the right.
There was a quiet room in the right corner that contain about 15 more chairs. A family of four occupied the room for my entire stay.
The lounge offered Wi-Fi, but it was unusable. There were no other amenities offered.
Final Word
The Tocumen Royal Saloon is the perfect lounge if you are looking for a quiet place to relax prior to your flight. I enjoyed it for that reason. If you are looking to load up on alcohol or food, this is not the lounge for you. I would visit the Tocumen Royal Saloon again.
