L'Aspire AMEX Salon/Lounge propose un voyage culinaire international sophistiqué, mariant magistralement diverses saveurs mondiales pour une expérience gastronomique raffinée. La carte met en avant des plats de pâtes d'une grande maîtrise, utilisant des techniques traditionnelles et des ingrédients de premier choix, complétés par des sélections internationales inspirées qui satisfont les palais les plus exigeants. Les convives peuvent s'attendre à une atmosphère soignée, propice aux conversations détendues et aux repas mémorables. Cet établissement offre une sélection de plats conçus pour procurer une aventure gastronomique distinctive et satisfaisante. Chaque assiette témoigne de l'engagement de la cuisine envers la qualité et une présentation novatrice, garantissant un moment culinaire unique.
Le salon Aspire reçoit des avis mitigés, les visiteurs louant fréquemment la propreté, le design moderne et le personnel exceptionnellement aimable et attentif qui améliore souvent l'expérience. Alors que de nombreux clients apprécient la haute qualité de la cuisine préparée à la demande et l'ambiance relaxante, d'autres expriment leur frustration concernant l'absence de toilettes à l'intérieur du salon, la variété limitée du menu et l'inefficacité du système de commande par code QR aux heures de pointe. Les longs temps d'attente pour entrer et les retards potentiels dans le service des plats restent des points de discorde, poussant certains voyageurs à suggérer que le salon convient mieux à ceux qui y accèdent gratuitement plutôt qu'à ceux qui paient le tarif d'entrée.
We had such a wonderful experience at this lounge, & what truly stood out was the incredible warmth & hospitality of the staff. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with genuine smiles & an amazing reception by Maria. She made us feel comfortable & valued right away, & her kindness & professionalism really set the tone for our visit. Although the food selection was quite limited & lacked variety, & we felt it could be improved in terms of quality & options, the service more than made up for it. A special thank you to Domenico, whose coffee was absolutely excellent! Beyond making a great coffee, he provided exceptional service, was attentive, friendly, & made our experience even more enjoyable.
The staff truly deserves recognition, they are the heart of this lounge. Their positive attitude, dedication, & genuine care for guests are what make this place special. We would gladly return, primarily because of the amazing reception & the outstanding hospitality we received.
Thank you, Maria & Americo for making us feel so welcomed & appreciated. Your kindness & professionalism did not go unnoticed! We rate this lounge 5 stars for service & 2 stars for the food.
Paid 68$ to gain access to the Aspire lounge expecting buffet style breakfast plus a la carte options. No buffet, you have to scan a qr code to pass an order. Only 5 choices. I tried the scrambled eggs with chives, toast & potatoes. Potatoes were disapointing, lacked salt & no salt easily available. The eggs were atrocious... I got an old batch that was left to dry. The toast was not toasted & no butter.
For the price I paid, its ridiculous that my eggs were not made to order.
Do not recommend at all. Also, there is a bird flying around & trying to steal food.
Beautifully designed lounge that just opened in September 2025!
Very kind service when I checked in with my US Amex Plat, had questions about ordering breakfast, & needed help getting nitro cold brew. There were a lot of empty seats on a Sunday morning. Famous St-Viateur bagel for breakfast was a treat!
4 stars because food options were limited overall, & there's no washroom in the lounge.
Other nice features: a phone booth, grab & go boxes & coffee if you're in a time crunch, good WiFi, & ample outlets!
The only reason I'm giving this 5 stars is because of the amazing staff, as the lounge itself has a number of shortcomings compared to other world-class lounges I've had the privilege of visiting internationally.
Had a really nice experience at the Aspire Lounge at YUL overall. When I first arrived, there was a pretty big line-up & I had to leave my number to join a waiting list. I ended up walking around the airport for a while, & honestly couldn't find a better spot to spend the two hours before my flight. Thankfully, I received a text just in time & was greeted very warmly when I returned. The staff, despite having what seemed like an extremely busy day, were attentive, friendly, & made the experience feel welcoming from start to finish.
Special shoutout to *Yulia & David*, the wonderful person who greeted me at the front desk who I think may have been the manager (in a grey/light sweater, I think - you were awesome), the two attentive guys behind the bar, & the girl who brought me the food, you were all fantastic & so warm. The food came out quickly & was about a 6.5/10, the latte was 9/10 - but for me, despite how busy they were, it was the service that really elevated the experience.
The space itself is contemporary & clean, with many seating options. Not all seats have access to a plug, but the manager was kind enough to offer me a portable outlet if needed. I ended up doing some writing at the bar (premium access to drinks ;-) hehe).
One notable downside is the lack of a washroom inside the lounge, which doesn't feel very lounge-like compared to other lounges I've visited that had plenty of washrooms & even showers. To access washrooms, you have to leave the lounge & come back, which feels quite absurd in my opinion. I'd personally deduct 3 points for that. I'd strongly suggest to management to add 2-3 all-gender washrooms within the lounge itself so guests don't have to leave the space. I'm not even sure this setup aligns with National Building Code expectations for a lounge/dining environment, so it may be worth reviewing.
Overall, a solid experience made memorable only by the excellent team who elevated the experience. Hope to see you again soon :)
Sad to see low rating as the lounge is good, staff is nice & food is delicious. Used Amex lounge as maple leaf is under renovation. The place is not big & busy so you may need to wait.
As it is small lounge, there is no restroom so you need to go out. You can find a table & order food using QR code. Kitchen is well equipped & plenty of food options.
I order Avocado toast & it was great. There is open bar. Some item you may need to pay.
The place is accessible but sitting area is tight.
I just had a visit & here is few points that I thought I should share. Excellent staff & super polite. However the system of ordering one item per person at a time it is a bit frustrating specially if your flight is coming up shortly!! The quality of food is a bit concerning I would expect more from Amex name!!! the choices for lunch & dinner was very weak when I visited. I had a choice of roasted chicken or a Hotdog for an extra fee. yes those were the main options for a 70 dollar lounge access!! I really believe when you enter the lounge the staff should give you more information about the system in place before accepting you as a guest. I will pay a visit back & I hope this time there would be some better dining options. & please work on the food quality & presentation.
I use Amex Platinum, was excited to try this lounge for the first time. I asked the waiter for'anything vegan I,m not fussy'. First I was told the menus are clearly labeled. They are not. Nothing in terms of allergens is noted which is dangerous. Then I was told they have NOTHING Vegan to offer me for food except the chicken'without the chicken'. This is absurd & unacceptable. Shame on whoever made this menu. Meat is the leading cause of environmental destruction & the leading cause of needless suffering in animals. Get your act together & offer some cruelty free options!
