HKG F Lounge in BA First
#46
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I only went in the old one once so I don't remember the layout.
There are two entrances at either end. The main entrance is as you turn right directly after security. There is another entrance at the far end next to gate 16 that they declare closed from time to time, but they will let you in if there is someone manning the small desk there (90% of the time there is).
There are two entrances at either end. The main entrance is as you turn right directly after security. There is another entrance at the far end next to gate 16 that they declare closed from time to time, but they will let you in if there is someone manning the small desk there (90% of the time there is).
I just don't like the ambience in the redone wing and from a more genuine restaurant type layout in the old Haven it has now morphed into something much more like a works canteen. Disturbingly (since this is CX) service seems on a par with the hit and miss service in the T5 CCR.
#47
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When people talk of the "new cabanas" do you mean since the overhaul of the Haven in the last couple of months? I hope not, these were my favourite part of the lounge! I had to sit outside the Haven to eat last time I was there (in the main seating area which I think used to be J?) and presumed the Haven restaurant area was all they were touching...
#48
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Back on topic, I do remember an amazing meal with great service in The Wing a few years ago, and an amazing cabana. I haven't looked at the cabanas since the refit as I don't want to be disappointed.
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When people talk of the "new cabanas" do you mean since the overhaul of the Haven in the last couple of months? I hope not, these were my favourite part of the lounge! I had to sit outside the Haven to eat last time I was there (in the main seating area which I think used to be J?) and presumed the Haven restaurant area was all they were touching...
#50
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Thanks. The reflective black surfaces are weird; keep having to check you are not walking into a wall/mirror. Cabanas are great though, and I managed a little kip on the sofa last time, using towels and dressing gown as blankets...
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#53
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OH is Silver and I am Gold.
Ta
Lee
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You have guest rights as a First class passenger. Each F class pax is entitled to one guest. (as well as any guesting rights you may have with your gold card.)
#56
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The CX F lounge has cabanas - day rooms with huge tubs and both waterfall and rainfall showers. But that's about as good as it gets.
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#59
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Interestingly, we came off the turbojet cat from Macau into Hong Kong tonight and the and the chap manning the BA desk said they were using the QF lounge. As we are travelling in F we had a look but then went to the Wing where IMHO the general set up is much better. Good bar, decent service and a decent hot offering.
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Yes, indeed - but not free, and not in any airline-operated lounge. There are various pay spas dotted through the airport.