Cathay Pacific Asia Miles - Any update on The Wing?

Does anyone have any info on how the renovation of the Wing is going? All I can find is that the First Class section will reopen in the 4th quarter of 2012.

I'm flying F in late October and would love to check it out.

I heard it is Feb 2013. I am looking forward to a visit

Does anyone have any info on how the renovation of the Wing is going? All I can find is that the First Class section will reopen in the 4th quarter of 2012.

I'm flying F in late October and would love to check it out.

Originally I thought CX was aiming for a late 4Q 2012 opening (Dec-ish), so I think regardless Oct is probably a little too early. My information is stale - looking from the poster above, it may have even slipped slightly.

Bummer. I shall slum it in The Pier!

Bummer. I shall slum it in The Pier!

Do you fly through HKIA often? If not, and depending on where you're flying to, I recommend checking out the new J side of the Wing. IMO it's superior to the old F Wing....lots of food (although not as formal as the old Haven), and very airy. Lots of different types of seating areas. There is a small separate F section but it's nothing to write home about. Overall though the lounge is great, especially if it's not crowded. Or check out The Cabin. Despite them not being formal F lounges, I think they both have a better vibe than The Pier F.

If you're flying to the USA, chances are high you'll be leaving from Gates 3, 4 or 21, all of which are close to The Wing and The Cabin.

Do you fly through HKIA often? If not, and depending on where you're flying to, I recommend checking out the new J side of the Wing. IMO it's superior to the old F Wing....lots of food (although not as formal as the old Haven), and very airy. Lots of different types of seating areas. There is a small separate F section but it's nothing to write home about. Overall though the lounge is great, especially if it's not crowded. Or check out The Cabin. Despite them not being formal F lounges, I think they both have a better vibe than The Pier F.

If you're flying to the USA, chances are high you'll be leaving from Gates 3, 4 or 21, all of which are close to The Wing and The Cabin.
Actually I find the quality of the food to be much better in F class Haven than the new J wing

... I recommend checking out the new J side of the Wing...

What? And slum it with the rest of the peasants in J? No Sir!!! :p

Sorry guys..I'm a newbie here.
I will be flying First Class on Cathay (Departing LAX. Arriving HKG) this Dec.
Will I be able to access the First Class Lounge (The Wing) in HKG when I land?
Or would I need a 1st class departing ticket?

Sorry guys..I'm a newbie here.
I will be flying First Class on Cathay (Departing LAX. Arriving HKG) this Dec.
Will I be able to access the First Class Lounge (The Wing) in HKG when I land?
Or would I need a 1st class departing ticket?

If you are in transit and connecting to another flight, as long as you are arriving in First Class you can access the First Class lounge (at the moment The Pier only) by showing your inward boarding pass.

If you are not in transit and ending your journey in Hong Kong, you can access The Arrivals Lounge which is landside. You will not have access to any of the airside lounges in this case.

Hello all

I was in the F section on Sunday (as the revamped J area which yes, is nice, was super crowded) and got to thinking...

I was a huge fan of the Haven at the Wing and I always get happy if my departing gate is closer to the Pier so I can use the F lounge there. What would CX have done with all of the wonderful (Hans Wagner I think) chairs and tables from the Wing? Just thrown them out? or are they getting dusty in a warehouse somewhere? It would be criminal (even if they were a bit worn towards the end) if they were just thrown out...

Still closed.
The Pier was very full from what I saw a few days ago, but I would rather have that than the HX lounge.

If you are in transit and connecting to another flight, as long as you are arriving in First Class you can access the First Class lounge (at the moment The Pier only) by showing your inward boarding pass.

I think transitting to a CX / KA FLT is needed in this case - not any FLT.

Originally I thought CX was aiming for a late 4Q 2012 opening (Dec-ish), so I think regardless Oct is probably a little too early. My information is stale - looking from the poster above, it may have even slipped slightly.

Yep, CX was aiming for end 2012 (I'd been told start of Dec) but this has now slipped to Q1 2013 according is CX PR.

anyone have any knowledge about the status of the Wing F renovation?

anyone have any knowledge about the status of the Wing F renovation?

Still closed as of 5 days ago

Still closed as of 5 days ago

Still closed as of 13 Oct 2012

Thanks. I suppose my question is more if anybody knows when it's re-opening? CX originally said "late 4Q", but I had heard that maybe it slipped to 2013. Anybody know? The attendants on the J side are clueless

Thanks. I suppose my question is more if anybody knows when it's re-opening? CX originally said "late 4Q", but I had heard that maybe it slipped to 2013. Anybody know? The attendants on the J side are clueless

2013

The CX web site still says:
The Wing First Class Lounge is currently closed for renovation until 4th quarter of 2012

Why is everyone so sure it won't be open till 2013?

The CX web site still says:


Why is everyone so sure it won't be open till 2013?

There is another thread going around that is somewhat duplicate to this one...can't remember the title, but it has a link to an Australian Business Traveler article with CX mgmt saying Feb 2013. The article was done within the last month

Thanks. ^ I've now found the ABT article.

I will be travelling through in December and January. How annoying! :(

Still closed as of 13 Oct 2012

Thanks for the update.

Confirmed Jan?
No chance next week????!!

Confirmed Jan?
No chance next week????!!

No. Unless you happen to work for a construction company.

No. Unless you happen to work for a construction company.

^;)

Does any one know whether there is any update on the exact opening time for the F section of the Wing? Aust BT says Feb 2013 but doesn't provide an exact date... Whats going on CX!

If anyone's going through HKG in the next few days, perhaps they can ask CX? Many websites say it will most probably be nefore the Lunar New Year.. so that means it will be before 10th Feb.

I think it might be on the 8th for auspicious reasons.

I think it might be on the 8th for auspicious reasons.

I hope it's the 8th...excited for it to open.

I think it might be on the 8th for auspicious reasons.

If I have to bet, I would say the 8th as well (this is HK afterall) which is fine since my return flight is on the 11th. :)

I'll be through on Friday with CX, will try to remember to ask then...

I asked a couple of days ago, and was told "March", fwiw.

If anyone's going through HKG in the next few days, perhaps they can ask CX? Many websites say it will most probably be nefore the Lunar New Year.. so that means it will be before 10th Feb.

I think it might be on the 8th for auspicious reasons.
I hope it is the 8th as well! ;)

I asked a couple of days ago, and was told "March", fwiw.

bummer. thanks

if anyone is friendly with the folks at HK & Shanghai Hotels (aka, the crew who run the Peninsula), they should know the date as well

if anyone is friendly with the folks at HK & Shanghai Hotels (aka, the crew who run the Peninsula), they should know the date as well

They might have signed non-disclosure agreements on this... ;)

So, CX are either putting out mixed messages, or nobody knows ... is going on. F Checkin this evening was adamant that the magic date was 6th Feb. However Wing reception upstairs, next to the, err, F-annex, reckon "by April"....

Another possibility is that there is a partial re-opening (no inside info on that).

They really should do something about it...I was kicked out of the Pier because they were closing at 12:30am but my flight to Manila was delayed until 3:45am. From gate 32 walked all the way to the Pier, only to be told that i have to walk back to The Wing...

I asked F check-in yesterday and was told 12 February.

So now we have answers ranging anywhere from 8 February through April...

I will ask Linda Sim head of Marco Polo and get back to you

I asked F check-in yesterday and was told 12 February.

So now we have answers ranging anywhere from 8 February through April...

8th Feb was my guess that CX want to open it in time for Lunar New Year but I guess it might be more auspicious to open on "Chor Saam" - the third day of the New Year?

Was told by F check-in that they would open before CNY.. I guess that's what they want to do, since CNY will be a pretty busy period and they can certain use the extra lounge... But whether they can practically open it in time is another matter...

Maybe we should start book on the opening date (and perhaps also time, eg morning, afternoon) with a prize to the winner!

Another possibility is that there is a partial re-opening (no inside info on that).

I think the space is too small for a partial re-opening, and they will probably want to open The Wing First Class all at once to great fanfare. I can't wait to see what they've got in store!

Asked at the HKIA F Check-in counters.

"Early February...before CNY...target is 6th, but might have a bit of delay"

:) Media invites have been going out yesterday. It will reopen real real soon. I'd say jagmeets is correct.

http://www.ausbt.com.au/cathay-pacific-debuts-new-regional-business-class-this-week

where did people get the info that it is opening in april cause CX has no money?!

Kachjc beat me to the post!

Here's a cut-and-paste from the media invite:

You are cordially invited to attend a media briefing on 6 February 2013 at which Cathay Pacific will give an exclusive preview of the redesigned First Class lounge of The Wing, before it reopens for passengers use later that evening.


The media briefing kicks off at noon, followed by lounge tour and lunch. There's no more specific time beyond "later that evening" on when the lounge will opens its door to the public.

I wonder why CX has not put out CX world -are they waiting for the lounge to open as well??

Or is it already online and I cannot find it?

http://www.ausbt.com.au/cathay-pacific-debuts-new-regional-business-class-this-week

where did people get the info that it is opening in april cause CX has no money?!

Shouldn't the link be:

http://www.ausbt.com.au/cathay-pacific-s-wing-first-class-lounge-reopens-next-week

Perfect timing as I'll be there on the 8th. :)

I'm on incoming first class flight but onward flight is in business. Has anyone had a problem getting into first class lounge showing the arriving long haul first class stub?

Perfect timing as I'll be there on the 8th. :)

I'm on incoming first class flight but onward flight is in business. Has anyone had a problem getting into first class lounge showing the arriving long haul first class stub?

Normally and previously, no.
But things may change with the new lounge. So I guess you will tell us about it.

Just asked, Feb. 6th is the opening date.

Shouldn't the link be:

http://www.ausbt.com.au/cathay-pacific-s-wing-first-class-lounge-reopens-next-week

yes!

silly me copied the wrong link-I guess I was too fast

Kachjc beat me to the post!

Here's a cut-and-paste from the media invite:



The media briefing kicks off at noon, followed by lounge tour and lunch. There's no more specific time beyond "later that evening" on when the lounge will opens its door to the public.

I assume you are attending in person?

Can you try to cover the following (possibly with pictures)

1) The Onsen style Cabanas
2) The Haven A la Carte Menu
3) The Champagne Bar (what vintage if any do they plan to serve)

Other aspects of the layout etc... are welcome.

I will try it out later next week!

In march I will be arriving on cx business ticket then connecting later to ba in first
Can I access the cx first lounge for my layover
I have no status on either airline an only blue on ba

I assume you are attending in person?

Can you try to cover the following (possibly with pictures)

1) The Onsen style Cabanas
2) The Haven A la Carte Menu
3) The Champagne Bar (what vintage if any do they plan to serve)

Other aspects of the layout etc... are welcome.

I'll be attending in person and covering for AusBT, so fret not and expect plenty of pics and observations online that arvo!

In march I will be arriving on cx business ticket then connecting later to ba in first
Can I access the cx first lounge for my layover
I have no status on either airline an only blue on ba

Historically, no problem at all.

I'll be there on the 9th and look forward to checking it all out.

I'll be attending in person and covering for AusBT, so fret not and expect plenty of pics and observations online that arvo!

Looking forward to your report

Whoever is going to the media launch today, see you there!

Whoever is going to the media launch today, see you there!

Jealous :(

Jealous, too :(

One of my parents is in F today on CX253 departing at 1505, from gate 22. Will the new Wing lounge be available? The Pier is way off and totally inconvenient.

I have a 3 hr connection in HKG tonight so will try to drop in.

I phoned to Marcopolo Club, and agent confirmed that will open from 16:00 today for pax!!! :)

Have a 5hr stopover starting 1.30pm on Thursday.
Perfect :)

ausbt pics from the launch occurring:

http://twitpic.com/show/large/c19jhs.jpg

http://twitpic.com/show/large/c19dh9.jpg

http://twitpic.com/show/large/c19m2g.jpg

http://twitpic.com/show/large/c19dje.jpg

I hope it will be somewhat interesting. As of right now... it looks boring!

They constructed an eternity, if it is not absolutely stunning then heads need to roll.

ausbt pics from the launch occurring:

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your pics don't work, do you have another link?

your pics don't work, do you have another link?

have been seeing them fine from an hour ago.

but agree with earlier poster. nothing impressive so far. 10 months to put up some marbled walls, red sofas and a batch of rose. the sit down restaurant looks particularly canteen-like.

your pics don't work, do you have another link?

http://twitpic.com/c19jhs

http://twitpic.com/show/large/c19s1d.jpg

http://twitpic.com/show/large/c19ryh.jpg

Ok the bathroom with the tub looks pretty amazing. Reminds me on Park Hyatt style. ^

Champagne Bar is a nice feature, reminds me on BA in LHR. :)

What tells us this fetish about bathrooms in the lounges?
What would Freud say?

so far everything in the lounge looks pretty good-from the pics, except I am not to sure about the Dining areas-they could have made the tables more private and less black and white-it looks worse than some cheap restaurant -which is a shame cause the rest look amazing

http://www.ausbt.com.au/first-look-photos-cathay-pacific-s-new-wing-first-class-lounge-hong-kong?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=flipper&utm_campaign=home-flipper

reports out

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So it seems they made a few changes to the original conceptual design. But all looks good.

Interested in the food offerings in the Haven

interesting colour choice

Red for the Cabin

Brown/Orange for the Wing Business

Majenta/Maroon for the Wing First

Will the Pier be blue??!!

CX 's THE WING has had a solid reputation for more than a decade-hopefully this enhances that.

one thing's for sure, CX does lounges right!

The Wing First Class used to have just there shower suites, now there are 12.

Typo :D

Typo :D

Yep, should be 'three' shower suites, and has already been fixed.

I was madly snapping pics and bashing this story up in the limited time we had in the lounge (didn't even have time to enjoy the media luncheon at The Haven) so a few typos slipped through the first version, including 'there' which of course a spell-checker won't flag!

I was among the very first guests at the soft opening of the first class area of The Wing and I'm delighted to report that it is nothing short of fantastic.

The lounge is now open to the public, by the way...

The lounge is now open to the public, by the way...

Do you have the meny of the Haven? BTW excellent pictures!

No, I didn't have time to grab one... but the dishes they were serving the other journos looked pretty schmick!

No, I didn't have time to grab one... but the dishes they were serving the other journos looked pretty schmick!

Unfortnately u didn't get to eat because too busy updating us?:(

Unfortnately u didn't get to eat because too busy updating us?:(

That's the size of it, my friend – work first, food second!

Well, I did manage to nab a small plate of dumplings and chicken before we were ushered out, but was mainly getting photos (especially when the rest of the media was chowing down, so not many people were in the way) and writing everything up.

Going back for a closer look tomorrow, want to suss out the a la carte menu and also check on accessibility of AC powerpoints around the lounge etc. Am very tempted to go in extra-early and book a cabana for the day! :p

That's the size of it, my friend – work first, food second!

Well, I did manage to nab a small plate of dumplings and chicken before we were ushered out, but was mainly getting photos (especially when the rest of the media was chowing down, so not many people were in the way) and writing everything up.

Going back for a closer look tomorrow, want to suss out the a la carte menu and also check on accessibility of AC powerpoints around the lounge etc. Am very tempted to go in extra-early and book a cabana for the day! :p

Thanks! Hope to see more detail reports and also the regional J and Y seats.
BTW when u fly back to SYD?

Supposed to be on CX flight with new regional business class tomorrow, then back to Sydney Friday night maybe...

Supposed to be on CX flight with new regional business class tomorrow, then back to Sydney Friday night maybe...

Hope you get some time at least enjoy HKG tonight.

Take care and have a safe flight tmr and friday

How far in advance can one book cabanas, and for how long?

How far in advance can one book cabanas, and for how long?

U can't book first in first setve

A friend of mine and I will be arriving in HKG on CX and connecting to another CX flight. I am in F and my friend is in J on both flights. Either one of us have status in CX and OW. Can I sponsor him to the FC Lounge?

A friend of mine and I will be arriving in HKG on CX and connecting to another CX flight. I am in F and my friend is in J on both flights. Either one of us have status in CX and OW. Can I sponsor him to the FC Lounge?

IRC, only MPC GO/DM can guest 1/2 (respectively) into the lounge. Not sure about F passengers.....

http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_HK/aboutus/pressroomdetails?refID=e154b4293beac310VgnVCM10000 00ad21c39____

The new wing looks great! Will have to try it out next month ^ Only small thing I'm not a fan of is the Haven.. The seating just looks a bit cheap like the seating you'd find in a take-out place.. not like the seating you would find in a high end restaurant. I think the restaurants at FCT, BA FCL, SQ TPR and even the TG FCL look classier and more luxurious.

IRC, only MPC GO/DM can guest 1/2 (respectively) into the lounge. Not sure about F passengers.....

+1 guest is a oneworld benefit when flying in F

http://bit.ly/XNFr6X

AUSBT's article. Looks great and I absolutely love the look of the cabanas, but the Haven seems too dark and enclosed for my taste...

+1 guest is a oneworld benefit when flying in F

No, its benefit of both MPC and oneworld. To clarify:

MPC Gold: +1 guest to J lounge
MPC Diamond: +2 guests to J or F lounge
OW Sapphire: +1 guest to J lounge
OW Emerald: +1 guest to J or F lounge


Anyways, OP doesn't have status to either. Just flying F without any status might not have guest access. But he can always ask the counter, given his friend is already flying J and have access to J lounge. YMMV.

No, its benefit of both MPC and oneworld. To clarify:

MPC Gold: +1 guest to J lounge
MPC Diamond: +2 guests to J or F lounge
OW Sapphire: +1 guest to J lounge
OW Emerald: +1 guest to J or F lounge


Anyways, OP doesn't have status to either. Just flying F without any status might not have guest access. But he can always ask the counter, given his friend is already flying J and have access to J lounge. YMMV.

Please refer to oneworld website, First Class passengers are entitled to 1 guest

http://www.oneworld.com/ffp/lounge-access/

First Class passengers may invite one guest to join them in the lounge. The guest must also be travelling on a flight operated and marketed by a oneworld airline.

Sitting in the lounge restaurant right now waiting for my a la carte food off the menu.

Will be spending 4 hours here.

Spent 45mins in the showers.
Had a nice shower, shave and change of clothes after a midnight flight into HK for transit to Sydney.

Showers are same design as Swire hotels. Having stayed in EAST hotel in HK it is very similar with small differences.
Some issues minor and I'm nitpicking... there's no rubbish bin other than the one below toilet paper which is not very convenient; there wasn't a tissue box in my shower; the hand held shower really sucks and there's no water pressure; the hot water intermittently hot than cold and hot again with no adjustment. Square basins are a bad idea, as experienced in EAST the corners can never be cleaned properly and suffers badly with age. Hope they keep everything clean.

Restaurant.
Buffet was always empty and seems like they can't keep up with the food offering. Restaurant is only at approx 50% capacity as well. Don't know how it will cope at 100%.
The buffet does have a good selection when there is food. New food comes people rush to it.
The a la carte menu had a good selection beef, chicken, noodles etc.
After ordering was told it takes 20mins, only took 15minutes and I ate some salad while waiting.
Serving size seems more of a tasting menu then full course. Nice selection of desserts.

Very busy lounge and I still prefer the QF Syd First lounge because of better selection of food and much more open space, although probably half as many passengers in the QF lounges.

Sitting in the lounge restaurant right now waiting for my a la carte food off the menu.

Will be spending 4 hours here.

Spent 45mins in the showers.
Had a nice shower, shave and change of clothes after a midnight flight into HK for transit to Sydney.

Showers are same design as Swire hotels. Having stayed in EAST hotel in HK it is very similar with small differences.
Some issues minor and I'm nitpicking... there's no rubbish bin other than the one below toilet paper which is not very convenient; there wasn't a tissue box in my shower; the hand held shower really sucks and there's no water pressure; the hot water intermittently hot than cold and hot again with no adjustment. Square basins are a bad idea, as experienced in EAST the corners can never be cleaned properly and suffers badly with age. Hope they keep everything clean.

Restaurant.
Buffet was always empty and seems like they can't keep up with the food offering. Restaurant is only at approx 50% capacity as well. Don't know how it will cope at 100%.
The buffet does have a good selection when there is food. New food comes people rush to it.
The a la carte menu had a good selection beef, chicken, noodles etc.
After ordering was told it takes 20mins, only took 15minutes and I ate some salad while waiting.
Serving size seems more of a tasting menu then full course. Nice selection of desserts.

Very busy lounge and I still prefer the QF Syd First lounge because of better selection of food and much more open space, although probably half as many passengers in the QF lounges.

BTW do you have the menu? A bit disappointing from your description. The QF menu is indeed good but the problem is the speed as it can take forever during peak time and they don't offer a buffet.

What about other aspects of the lounge?

Sorry they took away the menu before I had a chance to take a photo and didn't bother to ask for it back.

Will post a photo of the beef I got when I get a chance.
Other people looked at me when I got served the dish because most people didn't know of the special menu :)

So I had another 2 hours to spare and used up a Cabanna and loved it.
Had a long bath reading another chapter of my book.

The tub is massive, around 6feet!
Can fit at least 3 people :)
Again hot water from the showers were lacking, but the tub hot water was perfect although I didn't need to use cold water too much.
I left a comment when the attendant asked me as I left.

The air conditioning in the Cabanas are much better than the showers.

Looking at the food menu and the drinks menu it seems Peninsula has plastered themselves on bottom of both menu.

Time for my fight...

The tub is massive, around 6feet!
Can fit at least 3 people :)


LOL ... three would be a bit too much. :p

The new Cabana at the Wing (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rivarix/8469407268/in/photostream/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8531/8469407268_6b09500d69.jpg

When in the tub it is easy to hit the water stoppage and drain the water in error. Water splash at least 2 feet into the hardwood floor.

The revamped F lounge is a joke. I can't believe they took almost a year to produce this, which is seriously unimpressive as a flagship F lounge. I thought the J lounge renovation, on the other hand, was an impressive upgrade. The F renovation is totally and completely underwhelming.

The only nice thing to be said is the Haven looks like it has more seats. Good for breakfast time.

Specifics:

The library was so much better than than champagne bar, as far as wasted space goes.

The old design scheme looked far more elegant. Haven in all black and white feels horribly sterile. I don't know the proper design term, but it feels like CX chased a fleeting design fad, rather than gong for something that will still look current and nice in 5 years.

Didn't check the cabanas; but based on the pics they seem to be the nicest part of the new lounge. I think most HK-based pax don't care about lounging in a glorified bathroom for a few hours.

They are right now playing Muzak in the lounge. I don't recall that from before. What a terrible idea!

Food seemed about the same as before in terms of # of choices and food quality. The a la carte menu a nice addition. However, the staff are pretty clear in body and facial language that you may as well have asked them for their first born as asking for a menu. Strange. I wonder why.

Silly that there is 0 food throughout the rest of the lounge other than the Haven. Grab and go options are appreciated, like in the Pier or in the J lounges.

Signing off, to head over to the noodle bar in J...

Visited for the first time on Thursday :

Pros:

- service was proactive, offered drinks as soon as seated in the main line, escorted from the entrance to the haven and very attentive during dinner
-cabanas are amazing, bigger than my living room at home! The bath is huge for me at 6 foot ( is is usual they will allow two people in the same room? )
- direct entry from immigration exit is perfect for convenience
- tenderloin from al LA carte menu was amazing with delicate flavors
- seats very comfy in the lounge area
- interiors felt stylish and sufficiently luxe for F

Cons:

- one bathroom attendant tried to tell me the cabanas were full the other let me in five mins later
- a couple 'people' decided to take over the bar, strewing their coats and bags everywhere, gulping multiple drinks and being generally annoying difficult for CX to manage but did spoil the ambience I think
- no grab n go water bottles... Had to go back to j lounge

I agree the design isn't quite as wow as it could be but think they have had to balance this with space maximisation. I will still put the QF F syd lounge ahead for now given they will serve food anywhere to you, offer spa treatments and have a great design aesthetic.

-cabanas are amazing, bigger than my living room at home! The bath is huge for me at 6 foot ( is is usual they will allow two people in the same room? )

Now...think how long that would take :D

Here's some pics from my visit - I have to say using QF F Lounge in SYD as the benchmark I think it stacks up well (and even comes out a little ahead with the cabanas)

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Here's some pics from my visit - I have to say using QF F Lounge in SYD as the benchmark I think it stacks up well (and even comes out a little ahead with the cabanas

nice pics

Visited for the first time on Thursday :

Pros:

- service was proactive, offered drinks as soon as seated in the main line, escorted from the entrance to the haven and very attentive during dinner
-cabanas are amazing, bigger than my living room at home! The bath is huge for me at 6 foot ( is is usual they will allow two people in the same room? )
- direct entry from immigration exit is perfect for convenience
- tenderloin from al LA carte menu was amazing with delicate flavors
- seats very comfy in the lounge area
- interiors felt stylish and sufficiently luxe for F

Cons:

- one bathroom attendant tried to tell me the cabanas were full the other let me in five mins later
- a couple 'people' decided to take over the bar, strewing their coats and bags everywhere, gulping multiple drinks and being generally annoying difficult for CX to manage but did spoil the ambience I think
- no grab n go water bottles... Had to go back to j lounge

I agree the design isn't quite as wow as it could be but think they have had to balance this with space maximisation. I will still put the QF F syd lounge ahead for now given they will serve food anywhere to you, offer spa treatments and have a great design aesthetic.

Re: the Water bottles, you are in the F lounge, so just ask the attendants for either evian or bonaqua water and it will arrive for you. For that matter any drink or food.

Everyone must remember that F is a cut above J, and therefore you may ask the attendants to assit you as you like E.g. If you wish to eat outside the Haven, just ask someone to bring your ordered meal for you to your seat.

Never been into the lounge, but looking at all these photos....something about the cabana bed still bothers me. Was it really that necessary to have the bed right next to the bath tub...so closed? Add in the sharp cutoff's of the bath tub design....an accident or two is bound to happen in the future.

I'm not an interior designer....but could they really not have positioned the day bed in a different part of the room??

Re: the Water bottles, you are in the F lounge, so just ask the attendants for either evian or bonaqua water and it will arrive for you. For that matter any drink or food.

Everyone must remember that F is a cut above J, and therefore you may ask the attendants to assit you as you like E.g. If you wish to eat outside the Haven, just ask someone to bring your ordered meal for you to your seat.
They usually ask me first. "Sir, would you like some drinks?!" :D

Never been into the lounge, but looking at all these photos....something about the cabana bed still bothers me. Was it really that necessary to have the bed right next to the bath tub...so closed? Add in the sharp cutoff's of the bath tub design....an accident or two is bound to happen in the future.

I'm not an interior designer....but could they really not have positioned the day bed in a different part of the room??

I see what you mean but there is plenty of space between the bed and the bath tub - it isn't close at all and the edges were not sharp from memory.