Jun 19, 2015, 3:33 am
Last edit by: sxc
The new Pier First Class lounge is open as of 20 June 2015. You can see some details here:
http://www.ausbt.com.au/photos-video-cathay-pacific-opens-new-the-pier-first-class-lounge
http://focusedflyer.com/2015/07/06/review-of-cathay-pacific-the-pier-first-class-lounge/
First class lounge menus - if you have any new menus, please post:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-marco-polo-club/1813204-cx-f-class-lounge-menus.html
The Pier Business Class Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport is open as of 18 June 2016. Discussion about the new Pier J lounge can be found here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-marco-polo-club/1765339-pier-j-lounge-re-opening-late-may-2016-a.html
http://www.ausbt.com.au/photos-video-cathay-pacific-opens-new-the-pier-first-class-lounge
http://focusedflyer.com/2015/07/06/review-of-cathay-pacific-the-pier-first-class-lounge/
First class lounge menus - if you have any new menus, please post:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-marco-polo-club/1813204-cx-f-class-lounge-menus.html
The Pier Business Class Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport is open as of 18 June 2016. Discussion about the new Pier J lounge can be found here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-marco-polo-club/1765339-pier-j-lounge-re-opening-late-may-2016-a.html
The New Pier F Lounge
Jun 21, 2015, 6:18 am
#76
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,534
I dont know...as someone who also flies it v regularly i would say there absolutely is consistency. Think of the furthest gate you can, and you will be flying from it. I seem to spend most of my life walking to Gate 70 and back 
In general the 777s tend to get the low gates, whilst the A330s go down the far end, in my experience.
In general the 777s tend to get the low gates, whilst the A330s go down the far end, in my experience.
Appreciate the response. Best, Jamie
Jun 21, 2015, 7:59 pm
#77
Join Date: Oct 2013
Programs: CX DM, QF PL
Posts: 96
Came across this report ...
http://thedesignair.net/2015/06/19/l...new-standards/
has a few more photos besides the stock PR ones ...
http://thedesignair.net/2015/06/19/l...new-standards/
has a few more photos besides the stock PR ones ...
Jun 22, 2015, 12:05 am
#78
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 1,836
It's still the Peninsula - or rather, their subsidiary 'Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services'. CXers are on the front desk, everyone else is Peninsula.
Jun 22, 2015, 12:40 am
#79
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: AA Exec Plat; SPG Gold; Hyatt Diamond; Hilton Diamond; IHG Plat Ambassador
Posts: 79
hahaha sorry - i was on my phone.. couldnt upload photos and was lazy to type everything
anyway heres some photos -
Entrance:
Counter
Hallway
Bar / Lounge / Food counter
Work area
Dining
Bathroom
Day Lounge:
Theres also a shower place (14 stalls iirc) and a massage place run by Gentleman's Tonic.
anyway heres some photos -
Entrance:
Counter
Hallway
Bar / Lounge / Food counter
Work area
Dining
Bathroom
Day Lounge:
Theres also a shower place (14 stalls iirc) and a massage place run by Gentleman's Tonic.
Jun 22, 2015, 2:37 am
#80
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: CX Green, QF Platinum, BAEC Silver, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 10,780
Jun 23, 2015, 8:30 pm
#82
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: CX Green, QF Platinum, BAEC Silver, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 10,780
The Pier Business Class Lounge is closing for renovation
As part of our ongoing commitment to enhance our passengers experience, The Pier Business Class Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport will be closed for renovation from 1 July 2015 until the second half of 2016. During this period, we invite you to use other Cathay Pacific lounge facilities at the airport, including The Wing, The Bridge, The Cabin and G16 Lounge.
The Pier Business Class lounge will adopt the airline’s new lounge design template that has already been employed at Cathay Pacific lounges in Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Manila and Bangkok, we look forward to providing you with an enhanced lounge experience in the near future.
As part of our ongoing commitment to enhance our passengers experience, The Pier Business Class Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport will be closed for renovation from 1 July 2015 until the second half of 2016. During this period, we invite you to use other Cathay Pacific lounge facilities at the airport, including The Wing, The Bridge, The Cabin and G16 Lounge.
The Pier Business Class lounge will adopt the airline’s new lounge design template that has already been employed at Cathay Pacific lounges in Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Manila and Bangkok, we look forward to providing you with an enhanced lounge experience in the near future.
Jun 26, 2015, 3:27 pm
#84
Join Date: May 2004
Location: TPE
Programs: AA EXP 2MM
Posts: 504
I was able to spend a couple of hours in The Pier between flights and I'd say CX has hit a home run with this lounge. Granted, it's still very quiet as not many people know about it, but the lounge exudes calm and class, both of which are missing from The Wing. It also maintains the clubby feeling of the old lounge.
We tried a couple of different F&B offerings and all were tasty. The showers are very nice, but those who are used to cabanas may find them a little small. The toilets seem to have a unique flush mechanism that looks to be water-saving. And the 20-minute shoulder, head and foot massage by Gentlemen's Corner was great. I'd anticipate that in the future one is going to have to book very early to enjoy this service.
For the time being, two ladies are working the massage stations, but they said that a third will be added in July.
The day rooms also looked comfortable and have great views, but I have a hunch they may be a bit underused in the future, as most people may prefer to be nearer to F&B in the lounge or restaurant.
We tried a couple of different F&B offerings and all were tasty. The showers are very nice, but those who are used to cabanas may find them a little small. The toilets seem to have a unique flush mechanism that looks to be water-saving. And the 20-minute shoulder, head and foot massage by Gentlemen's Corner was great. I'd anticipate that in the future one is going to have to book very early to enjoy this service.
For the time being, two ladies are working the massage stations, but they said that a third will be added in July.
The day rooms also looked comfortable and have great views, but I have a hunch they may be a bit underused in the future, as most people may prefer to be nearer to F&B in the lounge or restaurant.
Jun 26, 2015, 8:15 pm
#85
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX, UA, Shangri-La, Hyatt, Starwood
Posts: 7,708
oh my...this lounge seems spectacular
I spent perhaps 30 minutes today in the new Pier F. Completely blown away. CX has just significantly elevated their game.
I'm sure all of us will figure out a lot of the smaller points with the lounge as more of us try it. In my experience, I got my suit ironed today..that was a first. Pretty awesome.
I desperately needed my suit ironed after a casual dinner in the US Thursday night, flying nighttime to HKG, connecting for 100 minutes at HKG and flying straight to TPE to attend a wedding midday Saturday. Inbound flight to HKG delayed leaving me with a 70 minute connection at HKG. I ***almost*** went to the Bridge, which was slightly closer to my departure gate (40s). However, Pier F wasn't too much farther from the 40s, and I was really anxious to try. I took a shower, and on a lark asked them if they could iron my suit....to which the answer was "Absolutely!" Given my schedule is a bit tight (and my suit was folded up in my carry-on, inevitably getting quite wrinkled in the process), not only was it a cool thing but a remarkably useful service.
I have to imagine this place is going to get more crowded as the word gets out, but I'm really impressed even for my brief 30 minutes today. Took a quick spin through the whole place. Really lovely.
I'm sure all of us will figure out a lot of the smaller points with the lounge as more of us try it. In my experience, I got my suit ironed today..that was a first. Pretty awesome.
I desperately needed my suit ironed after a casual dinner in the US Thursday night, flying nighttime to HKG, connecting for 100 minutes at HKG and flying straight to TPE to attend a wedding midday Saturday. Inbound flight to HKG delayed leaving me with a 70 minute connection at HKG. I ***almost*** went to the Bridge, which was slightly closer to my departure gate (40s). However, Pier F wasn't too much farther from the 40s, and I was really anxious to try. I took a shower, and on a lark asked them if they could iron my suit....to which the answer was "Absolutely!" Given my schedule is a bit tight (and my suit was folded up in my carry-on, inevitably getting quite wrinkled in the process), not only was it a cool thing but a remarkably useful service.
I have to imagine this place is going to get more crowded as the word gets out, but I'm really impressed even for my brief 30 minutes today. Took a quick spin through the whole place. Really lovely.
Jun 26, 2015, 8:34 pm
#86
Join Date: Oct 2012
Programs: CX - DM; Hilton - Diamond, Marriott - Titanium
Posts: 542
I spent perhaps 30 minutes today in the new Pier F. Completely blown away. CX has just significantly elevated their game.
I'm sure all of us will figure out a lot of the smaller points with the lounge as more of us try it. In my experience, I got my suit ironed today..that was a first. Pretty awesome.
I desperately needed my suit ironed after a casual dinner in the US Thursday night, flying nighttime to HKG, connecting for 100 minutes at HKG and flying straight to TPE to attend a wedding midday Saturday. Inbound flight to HKG delayed leaving me with a 70 minute connection at HKG. I ***almost*** went to the Bridge, which was slightly closer to my departure gate (40s). However, Pier F wasn't too much farther from the 40s, and I was really anxious to try. I took a shower, and on a lark asked them if they could iron my suit....to which the answer was "Absolutely!" Given my schedule is a bit tight (and my suit was folded up in my carry-on, inevitably getting quite wrinkled in the process), not only was it a cool thing but a remarkably useful service.
I have to imagine this place is going to get more crowded as the word gets out, but I'm really impressed even for my brief 30 minutes today. Took a quick spin through the whole place. Really lovely.
I'm sure all of us will figure out a lot of the smaller points with the lounge as more of us try it. In my experience, I got my suit ironed today..that was a first. Pretty awesome.
I desperately needed my suit ironed after a casual dinner in the US Thursday night, flying nighttime to HKG, connecting for 100 minutes at HKG and flying straight to TPE to attend a wedding midday Saturday. Inbound flight to HKG delayed leaving me with a 70 minute connection at HKG. I ***almost*** went to the Bridge, which was slightly closer to my departure gate (40s). However, Pier F wasn't too much farther from the 40s, and I was really anxious to try. I took a shower, and on a lark asked them if they could iron my suit....to which the answer was "Absolutely!" Given my schedule is a bit tight (and my suit was folded up in my carry-on, inevitably getting quite wrinkled in the process), not only was it a cool thing but a remarkably useful service.
I have to imagine this place is going to get more crowded as the word gets out, but I'm really impressed even for my brief 30 minutes today. Took a quick spin through the whole place. Really lovely.
Jun 27, 2015, 1:28 am
#87
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,949
In here for a few hours today, just off the early-morning arrival from AKL. Transferring to TPE.
Had breakfast here, and I must say that the breakfast menu is very comprehensive. Lots of choices, and I had a hard time deciding. In the end, I went with fried dumplings with soy milk and a Chinese donut. I saw other patrons enjoying freshly-made french toast, a good english breakfast, etc. Sorry, I did not take a picture of the menu.
Wanted to use the day rooms for an hour, but was informed that the aircon was being serviced so it is very hot in those rooms. (Funny, the previous time I came, the day rooms were freezing).
Had breakfast here, and I must say that the breakfast menu is very comprehensive. Lots of choices, and I had a hard time deciding. In the end, I went with fried dumplings with soy milk and a Chinese donut. I saw other patrons enjoying freshly-made french toast, a good english breakfast, etc. Sorry, I did not take a picture of the menu.
Wanted to use the day rooms for an hour, but was informed that the aircon was being serviced so it is very hot in those rooms. (Funny, the previous time I came, the day rooms were freezing).
Jun 27, 2015, 9:04 pm
#88
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 384
I arrived at the Pier at 6.20am on Saturday and it was completely empty.
Thus I had a very fast breakfast in the Dining Room - served in 10 minutes. Much faster than the Wing F lounge.
Plus no queue for the massage (head, shoulders, back, neck and foot). Given how stressed I was, it was one of the best massages I've had in a long time, and well worth using. Professional and friendly.
As for QRC3288, at around 6.45am, I heard one pax asking if CX had an ironing service - though the staff took some time to understand what the traveller was requesting, they got it done eventually - I wonder if that was you!
Thus I had a very fast breakfast in the Dining Room - served in 10 minutes. Much faster than the Wing F lounge.
Plus no queue for the massage (head, shoulders, back, neck and foot). Given how stressed I was, it was one of the best massages I've had in a long time, and well worth using. Professional and friendly.
As for QRC3288, at around 6.45am, I heard one pax asking if CX had an ironing service - though the staff took some time to understand what the traveller was requesting, they got it done eventually - I wonder if that was you!
I spent perhaps 30 minutes today in the new Pier F. Completely blown away. CX has just significantly elevated their game.
I'm sure all of us will figure out a lot of the smaller points with the lounge as more of us try it. In my experience, I got my suit ironed today..that was a first. Pretty awesome.
I desperately needed my suit ironed after a casual dinner in the US Thursday night, flying nighttime to HKG, connecting for 100 minutes at HKG and flying straight to TPE to attend a wedding midday Saturday. Inbound flight to HKG delayed leaving me with a 70 minute connection at HKG. I ***almost*** went to the Bridge, which was slightly closer to my departure gate (40s). However, Pier F wasn't too much farther from the 40s, and I was really anxious to try. I took a shower, and on a lark asked them if they could iron my suit....to which the answer was "Absolutely!" Given my schedule is a bit tight (and my suit was folded up in my carry-on, inevitably getting quite wrinkled in the process), not only was it a cool thing but a remarkably useful service.
I have to imagine this place is going to get more crowded as the word gets out, but I'm really impressed even for my brief 30 minutes today. Took a quick spin through the whole place. Really lovely.
I'm sure all of us will figure out a lot of the smaller points with the lounge as more of us try it. In my experience, I got my suit ironed today..that was a first. Pretty awesome.
I desperately needed my suit ironed after a casual dinner in the US Thursday night, flying nighttime to HKG, connecting for 100 minutes at HKG and flying straight to TPE to attend a wedding midday Saturday. Inbound flight to HKG delayed leaving me with a 70 minute connection at HKG. I ***almost*** went to the Bridge, which was slightly closer to my departure gate (40s). However, Pier F wasn't too much farther from the 40s, and I was really anxious to try. I took a shower, and on a lark asked them if they could iron my suit....to which the answer was "Absolutely!" Given my schedule is a bit tight (and my suit was folded up in my carry-on, inevitably getting quite wrinkled in the process), not only was it a cool thing but a remarkably useful service.
I have to imagine this place is going to get more crowded as the word gets out, but I'm really impressed even for my brief 30 minutes today. Took a quick spin through the whole place. Really lovely.
Jun 27, 2015, 10:37 pm
#89
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX, UA, Shangri-La, Hyatt, Starwood
Posts: 7,708
We got it figured out eventually...what an awesome service.