At 8,575 square feet—including three Private Suites and The Salon—PS ATL is a relatively intimate venue for airport (or lounge) standards. However, floor-to-ceiling windows flood the elegantly designed space with natural light and offer a front-row seat to planes taking off. Most importantly, because advanced reservations are required, The Salon at PS is never overcrowded—unlike many shared lounges within an airport terminal.
The space showcases a range of regional amenities and local design, from vintage furniture pieces sourced from nearby collectors to Atlanta-area art on display through a collaboration with Creative Arts Partners. At first glance, the space reminded me of my stay at the Santa Monica Proper Hotel, with a mostly neutral color palette and effortlessly chic decor.
How to book PS (and how much it will cost you)
Obviously, none of this exclusivity comes cheap. (I’ve gotten a glimpse of an A-list celebrity each time I’ve used PS LAX.) Pricing is on a per-usage basis; a Private Suite at ATL or LAX costs $4,850 for up to four travelers while The Salon costs $1,095 per person.
Discounts are available for those who sign up for an annual membership, which the company recommends for travelers who use PS more than twice a year. The All Access membership carries an annual fee of $4,850, unlocking a discounted Private Suite rate of $3,550 and Salon rate of $750. Plus, the membership includes priority reservations and complimentary services such as valet parking for one vehicle for up to 30 nights, a car wash, and spa services.
When it comes down to it, this is still an airport facility, albeit a fancy one. PS is a complex logistics operation but Porter and her team are able to mask all of that under the cover of a high-end hospitality company.
“There are so many things behind the scenes at an airport that passengers just don’t realize happen,” she says. “We’ve succeeded and customers love us because those logistics are all hidden.”
Now if only PS could find a way to eliminate flight delays, too.
