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Review: Plaza Premium Lounge Toronto (YYZ – Terminal 3)

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 18, 2024June 18, 2024 2 Comments

a room with a large screen

Prior to our WestJet flight to Barbados, we spent some time in the Plaza Premium Lounge in the international departures area of Terminal 3. This lounge got very crowded very early, but I quite appreciated the omelets made-to-order and barista coffee.

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  • Plaza Premium Lounge Toronto (YYZ) – Terminal 3, International
    • Access + Hours + Location
    • Seating
    • Food + Drink
    • Showers + Restrooms
    • Children’s Room
    • Crowding
    • CONCLUSION

Plaza Premium Lounge Toronto (YYZ) – Terminal 3, International

This is both a Priority Pass lounge and the lounge used by WestJet and other carriers for its premium cabin guests.

Access + Hours + Location

You can find the lounge near gate C32 in the international departures area. Take the stairs or elevator up one level from the gate area (AT level). It is open daily from 5:30 am to midnight and accessible via Priority Pass. You can also buy access (about 35 CAD/hour in two-hour blocks).

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a man standing in front of a sign

Seating

Inside, you can find seating that includes both tables and chairs, plush chairs overlooking the apron, and large tables with a dozen stools around them.

a large bar with people sitting at tables

a group of chairs in a room

a group of people sitting in chairs

Half the lounge was roped off (despite the crowding as we approached 7:00 am). It appears this area is reserved for Cathay Pacific elite and other business class passengers (versus those who buy access or use Priority Pass to enter the lounge).

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a group of chairs in a room

a room with chairs and a man walking sign

a room with chairs and tables

a group of chairs in a room

Food + Drink

A buffet included breakfast items like bagels, toast, croissants, muffins, cereal, yogurt, a salad bar, scrambled eggs, baked beans, fried potatoes, and sausage patties.

a food on a counter

a group of pans with food in them

food in a kitchen with a variety of food items

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I greatly appreciated that an omelet bar was also available and enjoyed an omelet with cheese and vegetables.

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a plate of food with a fork and knife

At the bar, there was a complimentary selection of beer, wine, and spirits (and I could not believe how many people were imbibing before the sun even rose) plus a more premium selection for purchase.

a counter with a blender and a coffee machine

a man standing in a restaurant

a menu on a stand

a menu on a counter

a bar with bottles of alcohol and a computer

a display case with food in it
The bar also had desserts behind glass

Best of all, though, there was a nice coffee machine with barista-made coffee available. It wasn’t great to be honest (the beans were too bitter), but I appreciated the effort and it was far better coffee than the autonomic machines at the buffet.

a man standing behind a counter in a restaurant

a cup of coffee on a table

Showers + Restrooms

Restrooms and a shower suite were available on request.

a sign on a wall

a bathroom with marble tiles

a bathroom with marble tiles and a yellow sign

Children’s Room

For younger guests, an elaborate play room with toys and books was available (what a pity the family with the screaming toddler did not retreat in here…).

a room with a table and chairs

Crowding

By the time we left, there was a line outside the door waiting to get in and every table was filled inside. There’s a KLM Crown Lounge next door (also a Priority Pass lounge) but it was closed. Expect a wait to get in or to be turned away if you have a morning flight and are entering via Priority Pass.

CONCLUSION

This was a pleasant lounge to wait for our flight because of the omelets and coffee. While this lounge did get quite crowded, it was far better than waiting in the gate area.

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Matthew Klint

Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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2 Comments

  1. Ismail Reply
    June 18, 2024 at 8:20 pm

    Hi Matthew

    It’s great to see that “ Halal Options “ are available to serve the Moslem travellers.

    Please highlight them if offered when you do your lounge reviews. Much appreciate.

    Usually this is @ major problem with lounges In North America, Europe and Asian countries,

    Ismail

  2. Mick Reply
    June 20, 2024 at 12:14 am

    I think I’d prefer just to go for a walk around or even sit at a cafe than fight the hordes at a crowded lunch.

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