I appreciated the privacy of Minute Suites, but ultimately missed the amenities offered in an airport lounge.
When I fly, I love stopping by a lounge for a complimentary meal and pre-flight drink, whether an espresso martini, gelato, or made-to-order pasta.
Minute Suites only has snacks and drinks that can be purchased. The lack of an included shower was a downside, too. Not all airport lounges offer free-to-use showers, but it’s an amenity I frequently seek out when flying internationally.
Lastly, I prefer the pricing structure of airport lounges over the hourly rates at Minute Suites. For example, United Airlines’ United Club offers single-use passes for $59 that provide lounge access for three hours before your first flight or your entire layover during a connection.
I can spend a lot more time in an airport lounge for roughly the same price as an hour at Minute Suites.
Even so, I’m not opposed to trying Minute Suites again. If I ever found myself stuck in an airport overnight, a private room would almost certainly be priceless.
Nine times out of 10, though, I’d probably choose an airport lounge instead for the best value.