Escape Lounge
★4.7(1,212 reviews)RNO · Main Terminal · airside
Reno-Tahoe's only lounge — DragonPass, Amex Platinum/Centurion or a walk-in day pass.
The Escape Lounge is the only lounge at Reno-Tahoe International Airport, sitting airside on level 2 of the Main Terminal after passport control and the security check. It opened in December 2017 and is run as an independent, pay-in lounge open to every departing passenger, whatever airline or cabin you're flying. There are three ways in: DragonPass membership, complimentary access for eligible American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders (the lounge is an Escape Lounges Centurion Studio Partner), or a walk-in day pass bought at the door — cheaper if you book online in advance. Inside you'll find a buffet with hot and cold food, a bar serving wine, beer and spirits, complimentary soft drinks, Wi-Fi, TVs and flight-information screens. It's a compact regional lounge rather than a large hub lounge, but for a city the size of Reno it's a comfortable place to wait out an early or late departure.
Crowding · busy at peak
Fine for light work before a flight — there's Wi-Fi and general seating you can use for a laptop — but it's a compact regional lounge rather than a business lounge, and the DB doesn't list dedicated power outlets, so charge up before you arrive.
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A buffet with hot dishes plus cold snacks and finger food, and a bar with complimentary house wine, beer and spirits — premium drinks are available to buy. Complimentary soft drinks round out the spread. It's a regional-lounge offering rather than a full restaurant menu, but it covers a meal or a drink before your flight.
After passport control and the security check, the lounge is on level 2 of the Main Terminal. Reno-Tahoe has a single terminal, so there's no terminal choice to make — clear security and head up to level 2.
- 01Check in at the Main Terminal
- 02Clear the security check
- 03Head up to level 2
- 04Arrive at the Escape Lounge
Landmarks: Main Terminal level 2 · Airside departures
ℹ Airside - After passport control and security check, the lounge is located on level 2.
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- —Children under 2 enter free
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Make the most of it.
If you don't hold DragonPass or an eligible Amex, book a walk-in day pass online ahead of time — it's usually cheaper than paying at the door.
American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders get in complimentary as a Centurion Studio Partner — bring the card.
This is Reno-Tahoe's only lounge and it's airside on level 2, so clear security before you look for it.
The lounge opens early (around 04:30), which suits the first Reno departures, and the standard stay is up to about three hours.
Power outlets aren't listed for this lounge, so arrive with your devices charged or a battery pack.
Quick answers.
Yes — the Escape Lounge sells a walk-in day pass to any passenger. Booking online ahead of time is usually cheaper than paying at the door.
Yes — eligible American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders get complimentary access as an Escape Lounges Centurion Studio Partner; present your card.
Yes — the Escape Lounge accepts DragonPass members. Show your membership with your boarding pass.
Airside on level 2 of the Main Terminal, after passport control and security. Reno-Tahoe is a single-terminal airport, so just clear security and head up to level 2.