The Access Lounge is located on the second floor of South Coast Plaza next to Saks Fifth Avenue. You can easily walk past the 2 closed doors thinking that the business is closed. But, inside these 2 closed doors is the VIP lounge of South Coast Plaza. What makes you a VIP of South Coast Plaza? An American Express Platinum card is one way to get in. Another way is staying at a nearby fancy smancy hotel and showing the concierge your hotel key. After verifying that you are a VIP, the concierge will invite you to sit down and relax on their comfy sofas. Because you are a VIP, coffee, alcohol, soda, juices and snacks are offered to you. Everything is complimentary or free! Large screen televisions are mounted on the wall for your viewing pleasure. If you want more privacy, they have a private room that is available on a first come first serve basis. They have 2 clean restrooms inside the private lounge. I’m told they also have a conference room in there. Personal shoppers are also available if you make an appointment. A great shopping day is another reason to stop by here. They will hold your bags for you. Coming here for snacks and drinks will turn a bad shopping day into a good one! The wife drag you to the mall? You missing a football game? It’s okay! Head on over to the Access lounge! You just want to chill at a nice little hidden lounge in the South Coast Plaza? This is the place!
Alex C.
Place rating: 5 Diamond Bar, CA
This is a luxurious little lounge hidden outside the Saks Fifth Avenue on the 2nd floor. It’s a little unassuming, so it’s very easy to walk past, but the lady inside was very nice, helpful, and quick with the drinks. She led us to a little room to relax and watch sports. Definitely a good place to hang out while waiting for others to finish shopping.
Tim C.
Place rating: 5 Irvine, CA
This lounge is a hidden gem! You can come in here with the Amex Platinum card. One of the many amazing perks of the card. The staff inside are super friendly and very professional. You can get complementary coffee, beer, other drinks and snacks. Make sure to tip!
Samar N.
Place rating: 5 Irvine, CA
Access lounge is very similar to an airport lounge but It is within South Coast plaza,(upstairs next to Sakes Fifth Avenue). If you have a platinum American Express card you can stop by to take a load off, watch a little TV, grab a drink and relax. This is a great place for the guys whose wives drag them to the mall. Sick of shopping? Go have a beer and catch the end of the game. Pretty cool little spot within South Coast Plaza.
