Kenya Airways

Stopped here for 4 hrs between international flights. Pleasantly surprised with the relaxed atmosphere of this Kenya Airways lounge. The lounge is on the 2nd floor accessed by elevator from near Gate 17. From the concierge area, you enter the lounge into a private quiet area with nice comfortable lounge chairs, a newspaper stand, a selection of books, and an array of tablets line up on a bench. Then further along is another seating area with tables and comfortable chairs for meeting and chatting, then the dining area. In the dining area, where I spent most of my time, tables are spaced apart for privacy and there is a large screen TV showing news channels with the volume turned down. There are benches stretching along the window in a semi-circle. There was a good selection of food to choose from, including roast chicken, beef stroganoff, mixed vegetables, and a selection of white or red wine, and Tusker beer. Very clean bathrooms. There is a shower area too. As I was not a business class traveller but had a Skyteam elite card I paid $40 for the privilege which I felt was worth the money.

The opening of the new Terminal area includes the new Simba and Pride Lounges (I saw both). The new lounges are world class with great food and beverage options (excellent wines) WIFI varied seating areas including quiet business & TV lounge areas and shower rooms. These lounges are a wonderful refuge before a long flight and service was excellent! This was a huge change from previous years flights from NBO.