Aspect My Experience at Escape Lounge (PDX) How It Shaped My View
First Priority Pass Lounge Escape Lounge, Portland Set a realistic but positive baseline
Lounge Design Modern, clean, good-looking space Helped, but PDX itself already looks great
Crowding Calm, quiet, easy to find a seat Huge contrast vs major hubs
Amenities No showers, no toothbrushes, no toiletries Clear reminder this isn’t premium-tier
Food (Breakfast) Basic fruit, oatmeal, simple pastries Fine, not impressive
Alcohol Mimosas available Small but meaningful win
Overall Feel Relaxed and comfortable Better than the terminal, not luxury

Bottom line: My first Priority Pass lounge being the Escape Lounge in Portland gave me a good but grounded introduction. The space looked great and felt calm, but that was partly because PDX is already a well-designed airport. The food was simple, there were no showers or toiletries, and nothing felt “luxury”—but the mimosa and quiet seating made it a clear upgrade over the gate. That experience taught me what Priority Pass does best: a clean, pleasant place to wait, not a full-service lounge.