The oneworld lounge in Amsterdam (AMS), also known as Lounge No. 40, is a swanky lounge in the non-Schengen zone of Schiphol Airport.

oneworld Lounge Amsterdam Review

(I don’t capitalize the “o” in oneworld because oneworld also does not do so)

Access + Hours + Location

The oneworld Lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is located in the non-Schengen departure area between D and E Gates on the 3rd floor (follow signs to the oneworld Lounge [Lounge No. 40]).

The Aspire Lounge and oneowlrd lounge share a common lobby and a common agent to admit guests.

The lounge is open daily from 5:30 am to 10:00 pm for oneworld Emerald and Sapphire customers departing from Amsterdam on oneworld flights, as well as first and business class customers travelling with oneworld member airlines.

I had a lot of trouble getting into this lounge since my flight was departing from the Schengen Area, which I will not rehash here…but I eventually made it in.

> Read More: Denied Access To Oneworld Lounge In Amsterdam…

Seating

I really like this lounge…the design is cheerful, modern, and bright. I do have a feeling this is not going to age well…that like the majority of American Airlines Admirals Clubs right now, the design will look quite dated a decade from now. Maybe not, but at least for now I find the seating, lighting, and colors very charming.

There were two private workrooms ideal for telephone calls or video conferences (the lounge was very quiet during my stay).

Power outlets were available all over the lounge standard EU 220-volt style, with USB-A and USB-C above.

Food + Drink

A breakfast spread was laid out buffet-style, with a respectable selection of hot and cold items like omelets, bacon, pancakes, yogurt, fruit, cereals, bread, and pastries.

I had a peice of crusty dark bread…so good. I wish it was easier to frind bread like this in the USA.

Truth be told, I chose to connect in Amsterdam versus Paris just to visit this lounge, specifically because I noticed this lounge had barista-made coffee and figured I would enjoy a nice espresso drink after my long Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong.

The coffee, sadly (tragically…) was bitter and unsatisfying. I tried both a flat white and capucino and the beans were a huge disappointment.

There was also an automatic coffee machine in the rear of the lounge and water dispenser (with cold and room-temperature sparkling and still water).

At the bar, a wide range of cocktails, wine, and spirits were available (all complimentary):

The buffet also had self-serve soft drinks and wine:

Restrooms + Showers

Gendered restrooms have private stalls with floor-to-ceiling doors.

This lounge has two shower suites. You can request the use of one at the reception desk outside the lounge. After my 14-hour flight from Hong Kong, it was refreshing to shower.

Service

I was a bit apprehensive asking for a “real” coffee because sometimes lounge agents say something like, “There’s a machine over there!” (pointing to the automatic machine). Thankfully, the lounge staff were more than happy to use the manual machine.

While the lounge agent who initially denied me entry certainly needs retraining, she was not rude about it…and I appreciated that.

CONCLUSION

This is a nice lounge for oneworld passengers and better than the adjacent Aspire Lounge in that it never got crowded during my multi-hour morning stay. These sorts of lounges are excellent at busy airports in which a oneworld carrier does not have a hub, and I’d love to see this expand to more places.