DH and I have limited knowledge of CL's (we usually stay on club level when he's on business), but I like the blend of couches/arm chairs and regular tables. When DH has a business trip, I often wind up in the CL during part of the afternoon to read the newspaper or have a cup of tea. I much prefer the sofa/arm chair comfort to a table and hard backed chair at that time. And, I'd rather be in the CL than our room or in the hotel lobby so for me the sofa/arm chair is an important part of CL access. Granted, for breakfast the table is far preferable, but not everyone uses the lounge only at breakfast. It seems that maybe the size of the lounges needs attention.