Revamped CX Taipei lounge NOW OPEN!
#18
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: EWR
Programs: CX Green | UA Silver | Marriott Lifetime Platinum | Hyatt Globalist | Hilton Gold | AA EXP
Posts: 813
And since you hate the previous Solus chair design, they have released a new Solus chair which I hope pleases you this time around!
#20
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: MPC,CA,MU,AF
Posts: 8,171
Don't worry. It should not be a zoo. While it is the same for F and J, it is much better than the old F room, which was no more than just a room at the end of the J lounge with a door and fewer people.
Last edited by cxfan1960; Dec 6, 2015 at 10:30 am Reason: Should "not" be a zoo - missing "not".
#21
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Singapore
Programs: CX DM, Shang Jade, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 104
I had to rush last weekend , so couldn't check it out.
But now am currently inside and have to say it's an epic improvement and a real delight. There's currently a delayed departure and 4 flights to go tonight, and still able to have my pick of seats in any of the new areas. I can remember having to sit on the noodle bar stools many times because of lack of seating in the old lounge.
I'm never able to use the F side of things (only GO or paid J) so I can't compare to the old F room. But I think this is more comfortable than the Wingn or Bridge, and really dig the clubby atmosphere.
Very pleased, well worth your time.
But now am currently inside and have to say it's an epic improvement and a real delight. There's currently a delayed departure and 4 flights to go tonight, and still able to have my pick of seats in any of the new areas. I can remember having to sit on the noodle bar stools many times because of lack of seating in the old lounge.
I'm never able to use the F side of things (only GO or paid J) so I can't compare to the old F room. But I think this is more comfortable than the Wingn or Bridge, and really dig the clubby atmosphere.
Very pleased, well worth your time.
#22
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 6,978
I've just used the CX Lounge in TPE, and I must say I'm surprisingly surprised. It is much much bigger than I imagined. And Saturday around noon it's virtually deserted.
The food - it's decent with dumpling options. Kitchen made the food pretty quick, but they are very slow in replenishing chopsticks and spoons. Many guests had to wait around for a few minutes before someone came back with them.
The dining room is spacious and a good touch, instead of carrying food back to the floor you just sit and eat, much less messy for the servers.
Now a bar to order drinks, and they have a good collection of liquors.
Bathroom, I almost went into the female one but luckily at the end I saw the little skirt when I'm about to open the door, it is not visible from afar. Went into the male one and a female attendant is cleaning... (yes, this is Taiwan), and joked with her about it, and she replied: "This happens often", so I told CX attendant about it and they said: "thank you for feedback...", I asked if this happened often and she said: "a few reported cases, yes, thank you for feedback..." and doesn't want to talk further... geez... if this is a common problem why not do something about it....
The seats are comfortable, very nice.
I really think CX hit the homerun with this one (except bathroom stickmen).
First Pier, now TPE, CX is making some great lounges.
The food - it's decent with dumpling options. Kitchen made the food pretty quick, but they are very slow in replenishing chopsticks and spoons. Many guests had to wait around for a few minutes before someone came back with them.
The dining room is spacious and a good touch, instead of carrying food back to the floor you just sit and eat, much less messy for the servers.
Now a bar to order drinks, and they have a good collection of liquors.
Bathroom, I almost went into the female one but luckily at the end I saw the little skirt when I'm about to open the door, it is not visible from afar. Went into the male one and a female attendant is cleaning... (yes, this is Taiwan), and joked with her about it, and she replied: "This happens often", so I told CX attendant about it and they said: "thank you for feedback...", I asked if this happened often and she said: "a few reported cases, yes, thank you for feedback..." and doesn't want to talk further... geez... if this is a common problem why not do something about it....
The seats are comfortable, very nice.
I really think CX hit the homerun with this one (except bathroom stickmen).
First Pier, now TPE, CX is making some great lounges.
#24
Join Date: Aug 2006
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 372
Where it the world outside maybe North America it is an issue? I've had this happen in Malaysia so even the Muslim world is ok with it. (I remember this because the toilets were in awful condition and the lady cleaning them basically did absolutely nothing, but she was there with her head covered as per her religion.)
#25
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 6,978
I said when I went into the male bathroom I bumped into this female cleaner and I converse with her the issue (I don't have a problem with her being there), and she said this is a common mistake in the lounge (men wrongly entering female bathrooms) that I'm surprise CX isn't addressing despite multiple reports. She (cleaner) even encouraged me to escalate because many female guests were frightened by the mistake (men entering into female bathroom by mistake).
#26
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,933
To be fair, your use of the pronoun "it" was inconclusive what topic you were referring to. the first few times I read your post, I also thought you had issues with the female cleaner in the men's toilet, and not about the stick figure.
#27
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: AA,CX, BA, Priority Club, SPG, Hilton
Posts: 1,397
Anyway, last two times I went there, both times were pretty emptied (while the custom area was FULL HOUSE). however, I have to say, it took me over 50 mins thru custom, I am lucky arrived early. Not sure what happened to TPE, but i used to go thru the custom in less than 5 mins. I think ppl having hard time go thru custom = less time in lounge.
My 2 cents, make sure you arrive TPE early enough to have a chance to go to the lounge.
#28
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 6,978
Anyway, last two times I went there, both times were pretty emptied (while the custom area was FULL HOUSE). however, I have to say, it took me over 50 mins thru custom, I am lucky arrived early. Not sure what happened to TPE, but i used to go thru the custom in less than 5 mins. I think ppl having hard time go thru custom = less time in lounge.
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#29
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Asia Pac
Programs: AA UA DL AS CXDM JL NH Hilton Hyatt Marriott SPG IHG
Posts: 545
intereting..i have the same impression.
Anyway, last two times I went there, both times were pretty emptied (while the custom area was FULL HOUSE). however, I have to say, it took me over 50 mins thru custom, I am lucky arrived early. Not sure what happened to TPE, but i used to go thru the custom in less than 5 mins. I think ppl having hard time go thru custom = less time in lounge.
My 2 cents, make sure you arrive TPE early enough to have a chance to go to the lounge.
Anyway, last two times I went there, both times were pretty emptied (while the custom area was FULL HOUSE). however, I have to say, it took me over 50 mins thru custom, I am lucky arrived early. Not sure what happened to TPE, but i used to go thru the custom in less than 5 mins. I think ppl having hard time go thru custom = less time in lounge.
My 2 cents, make sure you arrive TPE early enough to have a chance to go to the lounge.
#30
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: MPC,CA,MU,AF
Posts: 8,171
intereting..i have the same impression.
Anyway, last two times I went there, both times were pretty emptied (while the custom area was FULL HOUSE). however, I have to say, it took me over 50 mins thru custom, I am lucky arrived early. Not sure what happened to TPE, but i used to go thru the custom in less than 5 mins. I think ppl having hard time go thru custom = less time in lounge.
My 2 cents, make sure you arrive TPE early enough to have a chance to go to the lounge.
Anyway, last two times I went there, both times were pretty emptied (while the custom area was FULL HOUSE). however, I have to say, it took me over 50 mins thru custom, I am lucky arrived early. Not sure what happened to TPE, but i used to go thru the custom in less than 5 mins. I think ppl having hard time go thru custom = less time in lounge.
My 2 cents, make sure you arrive TPE early enough to have a chance to go to the lounge.