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It’s only been a few weeks since I obtained my Amex Platinum card and, with it, a Priority Pass membership. Incidentally, I had the chance to use this Priority Pass a couple of weeks ago when my wife and I had an overnight layover at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport. In need of place to hang out for a bit, we turned to one of ATL’s two Minute Suites location, this particular one found in Concourse B. So what was the experience of using Priority Pass at Minute Suites like and was it worth it? Let’s take a look at a few things you should know about.

The first thing to know about Minute Suites is that they don’t offer a typical lounge experience and instead give you a private space to work, relax, or nap

When you arrive at a Minute Suites location in Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Dallas, or Philidelphia, you’ll likely notice that it doesn’t resemble a regular airport lounge and that there are only a few rooms. Moreover, while the term “suite” might make you think of a large area, Minute Suites could really be called Minute Studios. Although these rooms are tiny, they do include some useful amenities. First, there’s a day bed that has a trundle, allowing for two people to lay down. If you need to recharge your device while you recharge yourself, it’s nice to know that are plenty of outlets to be found as well. Also found along that wall are the thermostat and white noise which you can adjust to your liking. Funny enough, I actually thought that the white noise sounded like the AC blowing and was useful for blocking out some of the terminal noise. Lastly, there’s also a desk and television in each room in case you want to work or just kick back.

Another major difference from other lounges is that the snacks and drinks found in Minute Suites are not complimentary. Instead you’ll find a price list for each of these items. Luckily, while there’s certainly a mark-up, it’s not as bad a minibar in a hotel room might be. Still, it may be worth planning ahead and bringing in a bottle of water and something to munch for your stay.

Next, since Minute Suites isn’t really a lounge, the way your Priority Pass access works is quite different from other places.

Lest you think your Priority Pass will entitle you to free place to sleep for a few hours, I have some bad news for you. Currently passholders get one complimentary hour in a Minute Suite with their card. From there, additional hours cost $28 plus tax. Keep in mind, this rate is still a discount from the typical $42 an hour. By the way, you are still able to bring up to 3 guests in for free, although you’ll all need to share a single suite — which could get a bit tight.

Finally, if you’re worried about ensuring that there’s availability at a Minute Suites during your layover, it’s nice to know that you can make reservations online.

With the number of room at Minute Suites locations being limited, it’s nice to know that you can make a reservation online. When visiting MinuteSuites.com, you can select a location and enter the length of your stay to view room availability. Note that there are Priority Pass options listed under appointment type. As a sidenote, even if you don’t end up making a reservation, it is apparently helpful if you set up an account online. That’s why I did and it saved me time when I went to check in, even though I didn’t actually complete my booking. However, the next time I intend on visiting, I’ll definitely be planning ahead.

Overall, while Minute Suites can get pricey even with your Priority Pass, I’d say that sticking to about a 2 hour booking makes it worth it

While the daybed at the Atlanta Minute Suites might not have been the most comfortable thing I’ve ever slept on, it was undoubtedly better than the floor or concourse seating in the terminal and I definitely appreciated the privacy. Unfortunately, $28 an hour is still a bit steep even if it is discounted. That said, $28 for my wife and I to both grab a quick two-hour nap does seem worth it to me and would surely be strategy were we to find ourselves with an overnight layover once again.

Hopefully this gives you a better idea of what using your Priority Pass at Minute Suites is all about but for more on my experience I’ll have a link to my full written review in the description box down below.

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