I was excited to hear the announcement in June 2024 that several Escape Lounges had joined the Priority Pass network, including the Escape Lounge CMH at the nearby Columbus John Glenn Airport (CMH).
(SEE ALSO: Priority Pass MCO lounge review – The Club MCO Terminal A)
The Escape Lounge CMH is a Priority Pass lounge, so if you have a Priority Pass membership (likely from a credit card), you’ll have complimentary access to Escape Lounge CMH. If you don’t have Priority Pass, you can buy a day pass to the Escape Lounge CMH for as low as $45/ person, which I would not recommend
Priority Pass CMH / Columbus airport lounge location
The Escape Lounge CMH is located in Concourse B, by Gate 32. The Escape Lounge CMH airport lounge is open from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time. If you have a flight outside those hours, you unfortunately will not be able to use The Columbus Escape Lounge Priority Pass lounge.
Escape Lounge CMH Priority Pass Columbus airport lounge seating
There aren’t a ton of seating options available at the Escape Lounge CMH, as the lounge is fairly small. The check-in desk is right at the entrance to the lounge, and most of the small seating area is to your right.
There are also a few seats to your left, in different configurations, including a raised table, couches and individual seats.
Columbus Concourse B airport lounge review: food
This Columbus Airport (CMH) Priority Pass lounge had basic availability for food. I was there from around 3pm-6pm, when they were serving lunch / dinner. The menu was posted for both breakfast and lunch / dinner (sorry for my ugly mug in the reflection :-P)
Here’s what the buffet looked like for lunch – I had some of those sandwiches and they were quite tasty. The cookies for dessert were also quite good.
There is also a bar available, and there are not separate soft drinks available – instead, you have to ask for those at the bar.
Escape Lounge CMH airport lounge wifi
The Priority Pass CMH wifi in the Escape Lounge Columbus Lounge was moderate. I didn’t have any trouble doing light browsing.
Priority Pass CMH / Columbus Airport lounge amenities
The Columbus Airport Escape Lounge CMH does not have much in the way of amenities. It’s pretty much just the complimentary wifi and seating. Similar to other Escape Lounges, there are not even restrooms in the lounge – instead, you’ll need to make your way back into the terminal, though it is a short walk.
In any case, I rate the Escape Lounge CMH lounge decent and I would definitely recommend it if you are departing John Glenn Columbus Airport (CMH) with a Priority Pass card
Have you been to the Priority Pass Columbus / Escape Lounge CMH lounge before? What did you think? Leave a note in the comments
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Non-scientific observation – it looks a LOT more crowded after it opened to Priority Pass.
Yeah – that wouldn’t surprise me. The Escape Lounge CVG also is pretty crowded when I go there now (through Priority Pass). And in Cincinnati, you’ve only got half the travelers, since anyone in Concourse A will go to The Club CVG