cmvinsk

Any opinions on the best OW lounge at BKK? Thanks.

number_6

There isn't one. All are pretty similar, and much worse than the old BKK airport lounges. But the construction is still incomplete in the new BKK airport, so there is some hope yet.

myfrogger

Worst of all there is no air conditioning in the airport! It's brand new and they don't install air conditioning (or at least turn it on)! It was hotter inside than it was outside. I was absolutely miserable.

Hopefully things have changed since mid-february when I was there. The last thing I worried about was a lounge

goback

Actually there are at least two!!

I used the Qantas/BA business lounge just this week. It is not too bad, certainly the a/c is much better in the lounge than out (but frankly it's not that hot in the terminal - better than having arctic temperature a/c). What is pleasant is that the lounge looks out on a pleasant large green square, which makes for a nice change. All the usual amenities are provided, including decent internet access.
I also noticed a CX lounge across the way from the Qantas lounge, but didn't go into it.

Both these lounges are on level 3 in the G-gates wing.

a_fman

Try the oneWorld Lounge finder on their website:
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Qantas and British Airways' Business Lounge

Location details: Departures Level, Level 3, near Gates 1-5

Opening hours: Daily 13:00-last departure
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Qantas and British Airways' First Class Lounge

Location details: Departures Level, Level 3, near Gates 1-5

Opening hours: Daily 13:00-last departure

Notes: Access to First Class Lounges is restricted to Emerald members or those travelling in First Class
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Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge

Location details: Airside, Terminal 2

Opening hours: Daily 07:00-18:00

Notes: Access to First Class Lounges is restricted to Emerald members or those travelling in First Class
.

Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge

Location details: Airside, Terminal 2

Opening hours: Daily 07:00-18:00
.

Sakura Lounge

Location details: Airside, D-concourse/west side, Level 3

Opening hours: Daily 05:45-09:00, 15:00-23:30
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Enjoy!

goback

I didn't see the First lounge, or at least it wasn't obvious (but after the flight from LHR one is not terribly alert).
Another thing to note about the Business lounge is the excellent staff who seem to be ready to respond to any whim.

number_6

You misunderstand ... there is no "best" lounge, they are all poor. Of course QF and CX both have lounges at BKK -- not having a lounge there is unthinkable. But the new lounges are poor quality compared to the old lounges.

BRSlad

Looks pretty good to me. If its anything like the Lounge in SIN then I think you'll be fine

http://www.qantas.com.au/info/flying/qantasClub/bangkok

chanp

Any more recent visits? Ill be there tomm night.

uavking

BA/Qantas Lounge by far. I was there back in July and walked into the CX lounge and right back out as it is really small, no restroom, and weak food/beverage offerings. The BA/Qantas option, though, is long and spacious, with a huge bar full of food and beverage, and nice showers/restrooms in the back of the club.

brenc3

I was in the QF/BA J lounge recently before a CX flight. Empty except for me. Rather nice. CX lounge was cramped and food not as good. I wasn't Emerald then so could only stare longingly at the QF/BA F lounge (across the hall).

Wilbur

Is correct, along with Brenc3.

BA/QA lounge >> CX lounge at BKK

jcooper90

Been there 4 times over the last 12 months -

Best lounge would def be BA......but best doesn't mean great. I believe it opens at 4pm.....(it wasn't open on my last morning departure).

JAL isn't to bad - Food is ok.....

Cathay Lounge is a joke....

chanp

Thanks all. I land tonight at 830pm and out at 11pm, I hope it is open.

brenc3

Qantas website should have accurate hours information. I've been in the lounge at 1pm or so and it was open.