Inside the new No1 Lounge at Jersey Airport – now open

On Friday, No1 Lounges opened its first lounge at Jersey Airport, hot on the heels of the new My Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 3.

The lounge opened ahead of its expected date in “late summer” and just before the start of the school holidays.

This is a brand new lounge space for Jersey Airport, rather than a renovation of the small existing one, and adds significant capacity. It also appears to be leaps and bounds ahead of the cheerless Executive Lounge.

At 460 square metres (5,000 square feet) it can accommodate 148 guests which is a lot of seats for a modest airport. It is larger than both the new No1 Lounge at Heathrow T2 (review here) and My Lounge at Terminal 3.

What can you expect from the No1 Lounge at Jersey Airport?

Jersey Airport gave No1 a lot of space and it has really paid off. Compared to the small, windowless room at Heathrow T2 this is a revelation and should be considered the brand’s new flagship.

The No1 Lounge at Jersey Airport takes the new design style introduced last year and elevates it thanks to the unique features of the space, such as a skylight and floor-to-ceiling windows. I think you’ll agree it looks even better than in the initial renders:

No1 has really upped its game here and now has some of the best looking lounges in the country. Based on the pictures, I think you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve stepped into the lobby of a hotel like The Hoxton, whilst the arched green glass dividers feel like a modern interpretation of the Palm Court you find in many Victorian hotels.

The heart of the lounge is the orangery, a large double-height space set under a huge skylight. This is where you’ll find the staffed bar, set against the orange and cream veining of a rammed-earth effect wall and framed by an antique triptych mirror. In its centre you’ll find a large olive tree, echoing the new Clubrooms at Heathrow Terminal 3.

Moving towards the windows, with views of Guernsey on a clear day, you’ll find more low-slung seating with plenty of charging ports throughout.

Food is served buffet-style in the bistro area:

“Our Jersey menu offers a selection of freshly prepared hot and cold dishes, alongside a variety of snacks and complimentary drinks, all served by our attentive team from the fully tended bar. All hot dishes are cooked fresh in-lounge by our chefs and served buffet-style. Our menu is seasonal, so selections may vary, take a look at our current sample menu to see what’s on rotation including features such as local Jersey butter and milk!”

This includes tomato, feta & basil pasta, chicken & pork bacon caesar wrap, BBQ chicken & coleslaw wrap and a roasted vegetable & houmous wrap. It seems to be relatively simple fare, but hopefully this means the quality is high: there’s nothing worse than over-promising and under-delivering.

How to access the No1 Lounge at Jersey Airport

The lounge is located airside, after security and the duty free section.

You can get into the lounge for free via Priority Pass, Lounge Key and DragonPass, subject to availability.

(American Express Preferred Rewards Gold comes with four free Priority Pass lounge entries per year, and the card is free for your first year. The Platinum Card from American Express comes with two unlimited Priority Pass cards, each allowing two people to enter. The Lloyds Bank World Elite Mastercard offers a Priority Pass as part of its package.)

You can pre-book access on this page of the No1 website for a £6 fee, which will guarantee you access with your lounge club card.

If you are booking for cash then prices start from £28 for a 90-minute stay, which seems decent value.

You can find out more on lounge page on the No1 Lounges website here.