I think the new lounge is a great improvement.
I thought they only wanted to offer Raclette in Summer on the terrace? Maybe they have yet to start this service. I am looking forward to it.
Also I take it as a great improvement to make the whole area a non smoking zone. They should immediately do the same with the lounge bar in A. Smoking is so old style and totally outdated in the civilized/educated world I think. Except for cigars .