The Aspire AMEX Lounge stands as the exclusive common-use lounge in the YUL Domestic terminal offering sophisticated table-side dining service. You can indulge in culinary creations from celebrated local chefs and signature cocktails crafted by the Montreal's most distinguished cocktail bars.
Overall, reviews describe Aspire AMEX Salon/Lounge as a stylish, well appointed space with good food and strong cocktails and a friendly, attentive staff that create a calm, welcoming ambiance for travelers between flights. The made to order, à la carte approach and healthy options are appreciated, and many guests praise fast, restaurant style service and clear help choosing dishes. However, several concerns appear: the QR code ordering system can feel slow and restricts guests to one item at a time, sometimes leading to waits or incorrect orders; some experiences note delays during busy periods; restrooms are outside the lounge; seating is not always comfortable and the space can feel crowded; menu variety can be limited with few vegetarian options and no buffet; and service times can vary. Despite these issues, the lounge is frequently described as clean, bright, and well staffed, with standout food and drinks and a desire to return.
Avoid if you have limited number of lounge passes on your account/card.
Stopped here on my way from Europe & had 5 hour stopover. I was asked to come back 3 hours before my flight & there was a wait-list. Luckily bar seats were available so I took it. Later a lady came & asked me to move to another seat to accommodate a group of 3 people even though more seats around were available. They forgot to give me cutlery with my order. No teas, just coffee. All orders are super small & don't have much of a choice. I was honestly prefer a buffet to this not to wait 15 mins per item as you can't order several items at once here.
Poor service & very poor customer service. Waited for 10 minutes at the front for someone to come. & Waited for 30 min & no food got delivered. Staff keep on saying they're checking. After 45 min, I left.
Very surprised of how poor the attitude of staff was.
Service is excellent & process of get in the longe is very simple. Front desk beautiful lady explained everything with a good manner & behaviour. Ample space.
After trying this lounge & reviewing it as a Visa-Dragon Pass user, I can say that it is not worth the time you spend waiting to get in. The food quality is average at best, & in some cases poor. You must order everything through your phone, one dish or drink at a time, & each order takes around 10 to 15 minutes to arrive.
To even have the option of using the lounge, you need to join the waiting list at least 5 hours in advance, & they will only allow entry 3 hours before your flight. In my case, I arrived 5 hours early & was called only 2.5 hours before my flight. I don't think someone arriving just 3 hours before departure would have any chance of getting in.
Overall, I no longer think this lounge service is worth it.
Hamza & Mouvad sont très gentils. Ils nous ont donné un excellent service, en plus qu'une bon conseil pour les plats & les boissons a? commander. On est très contents d'être client de la banque CIBC & ses sallons VIP. Merci beaucoup !
MLL Client, here because our lounge is closed. So glad it was. We walked right in at lunch time on a Sunday. The food was excellent & the table ordering via QR code was simple & fast. It is smaller than the MLL down the hall, but brighter, cleaner. We chose a table but there are variety of options. Loved the service - - staff were more than friendly. Thanks YUL domestic / you exceeded expectations
I had a great experience at the Aspire International Longue thanks to the wonderful receptionist! From the moment I walked in, she greeted me warmly & helped guide me through the menu with patience & a friendly attitude. Even though the cafeteria was busy, she stayed calm, organized, & made everyone feel welcomed.
Her name is Zora, & she is such a super kind girl with an amazing attitude. She was so smiley the whole time, & her positive energy truly made my day. It's not often you meet someone who can brighten your travel experience like that. Thank you, Zora, you made my day very good!
Dec 7, 2025
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I had a great time at the lounge. The food was great. So were the cocktails (highly recommend the Gin cocktail). I also want to add the staff here is super helpful. I had a small incident as I lost my luggage at the security clearance & Dahlia the security manager was extremely helpful. She along with the Airport security manager Syed helped me find my bag by raising a complaint to the security team. They both went out of their way to help me locate it: lastly hands down the best coffee in Montreal airport. Highly recommend this place!
No line at 5am, kind staff, beautiful seating, but the food sucked. Ordered french toast, got bread pudding. Ordered a berry salad, got canned fruit. Ordered a vegan breakfast sandwich, didnt arrive at all. No tea, self serve coffee machine only. Honestly would have been better if it was just a simple buffet; the a la carte service got my expectations up!
