Jun 13, 2017, 6:05 pm
Last edit by: garykung
The new AMEX Centurion Lounge @ HKG is located at the previous VS lounge, adjacent to United Club. The Centurion Lounge HKG is designed by Legend Interiors, who is also responsible for QA lounges and the recent CX lounges renovation at HKG. The lounge is operated by Plaza Premium Lounge.
Lounge Review:
Apple Daily (With Video) - Chinese
Australian Business Traveller - English
U Weekly by HKET - Credit to leokungkin - Chinese
Lounge Review:
Apple Daily (With Video) - Chinese
Australian Business Traveller - English
U Weekly by HKET - Credit to leokungkin - Chinese
Centurion Lounge HKG (Opened 2 October 2017, Reopened 30 November 2022)
Oct 5, 2017, 7:31 pm
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It is not a surprise as both lounges are run by PPL.
BTW - does AMEX have order-to-cook?
How can you use the HKG lounge as arrival lounge when it is located at airside?
A friendly reminder to those traveling to the U.S. - mooncake can be a trouble to CBP, especially when the food label is not clear:
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...eads%2C-etc%29
If you have doubt, don't take the moon cake.
BTW - does AMEX have order-to-cook?
How can you use the HKG lounge as arrival lounge when it is located at airside?
A friendly reminder to those traveling to the U.S. - mooncake can be a trouble to CBP, especially when the food label is not clear:
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...eads%2C-etc%29
If you have doubt, don't take the moon cake.
i had (in-flight) a pear i bought in japan enroute to usa
Oct 5, 2017, 7:39 pm
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Sorry when Im flying First or Business Ill be lounge hopping! I just don't like overcrowded lounges full of people who have been guested in 
Comparing a US carrier's lounge at another airport isn't fair -we know US lounges are very basic Ive only had drinks at US Centurion lounges and they are bad! SQ First Lounges HKG MEL SYD have good self service champagne and the Private Room at SIN at least had Heidsieck Blance des Millianeres 1995!
Comparing a US carrier's lounge at another airport isn't fair -we know US lounges are very basic Ive only had drinks at US Centurion lounges and they are bad! SQ First Lounges HKG MEL SYD have good self service champagne and the Private Room at SIN at least had Heidsieck Blance des Millianeres 1995!i just had an extra dose of Islay at SFO. OtheRwise u only get some generic scotch.
Oct 7, 2017, 10:36 pm
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Oct 8, 2017, 11:20 am
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The idea of a separate restaurant with sit down service for Centurion card holders is an interesting idea. I've never been offered the Centurion Card and in the past I've been skeptical of the value proposition. I certainly enjoy my Plat card. But, if AMEX were to have a number of these lounges internationally with a separate section (and with DL Plat level status) I might take a look. Having to spend 200K/yr on it though would be a difficult pill and even with business spend I would be falling short. Still, intriguing concept on AMEX's side.
Oct 9, 2017, 12:31 am
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The idea of a separate restaurant with sit down service for Centurion card holders is an interesting idea. I've never been offered the Centurion Card and in the past I've been skeptical of the value proposition. I certainly enjoy my Plat card. But, if AMEX were to have a number of these lounges internationally with a separate section (and with DL Plat level status) I might take a look. Having to spend 200K/yr on it though would be a difficult pill and even with business spend I would be falling short. Still, intriguing concept on AMEX's side.
I am a Centurion and Plat card holder (US) and the private Centurion section is not that mindblowing as some of the online card pimps like TPG make it out to be.
If you have access to the Cathay lounges..stick with them.
Oct 9, 2017, 3:15 am
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TPG's so-called review is hearsay as they comment based on photos rather than an actual visit.
Oct 9, 2017, 3:28 am
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Breakfast are always similar among lounges. The difference is with lunch and dinner.<<
I was there at lunchtime. I stopped by the two PP lounges as I was looking for a friend who works for Plaza. I will swing by again later this week around dinner time on my way to Singapore.
TPG's so-called review is hearsay as they comment based on photos rather than an actual visit<<<
He was at the lounge over the weekend & has a video up on his facebook page.
I was there at lunchtime. I stopped by the two PP lounges as I was looking for a friend who works for Plaza. I will swing by again later this week around dinner time on my way to Singapore.
TPG's so-called review is hearsay as they comment based on photos rather than an actual visit<<<
He was at the lounge over the weekend & has a video up on his facebook page.
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Oct 9, 2017, 3:35 am
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Oct 9, 2017, 3:49 am
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I visited the lounge and find it to be an extension of the Plaza premium next door with a better bar and colder beer. The food in the Plat only section was similar to that served in the two plaza lounges this morning.
I am a Centurion and Plat card holder (US) and the private Centurion section is not that mindblowing as some of the online card pimps like TPG make it out to be.
If you have access to the Cathay lounges..stick with them.
I am a Centurion and Plat card holder (US) and the private Centurion section is not that mindblowing as some of the online card pimps like TPG make it out to be.
If you have access to the Cathay lounges..stick with them.
Oct 9, 2017, 11:09 pm
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I visited the lounge and find it to be an extension of the Plaza premium next door with a better bar and colder beer. The food in the Plat only section was similar to that served in the two plaza lounges this morning.
I am a Centurion and Plat card holder (US) and the private Centurion section is not that mindblowing as some of the online card pimps like TPG make it out to be.
If you have access to the Cathay lounges..stick with them.
I am a Centurion and Plat card holder (US) and the private Centurion section is not that mindblowing as some of the online card pimps like TPG make it out to be.
If you have access to the Cathay lounges..stick with them.
Additionally one of my favorite experiences was visiting the sit down restaurant in The Pier and having the "Baked Eggs" for breakfast. That meal was my best lounge breakfast to date (actually one of my best breakfasts period), and from my perspective the difference (at breakfast) was well defined between that lounge and other mid-level lounges.
Oct 10, 2017, 8:00 pm
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Looking at the photos on that Chinese review it looks like this lounge got some furniture upgrades as well compared to the US ones (at least the ones I've been in).
I spy some Arco and Grasshopper lamps and Saarinen Womb chairs and tables. Must have cost a small fortune to furnish.
I spy some Arco and Grasshopper lamps and Saarinen Womb chairs and tables. Must have cost a small fortune to furnish.
Oct 12, 2017, 10:01 am
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I visited the HKG Centurion Lounge on Oct 9, it is a step up above the plaza premium lounge decoration and food-wise, there was no crowding at all, about half full at the Platinum area, a sharp contrast to the huge crowd in plaza premium lounge that I visited before.
I visited during breakfast time, the food is delicious. The siu mai and congee are very good. Overall the food is better than the SFO Centurion Lounge.
I visited during breakfast time, the food is delicious. The siu mai and congee are very good. Overall the food is better than the SFO Centurion Lounge.
Oct 12, 2017, 8:57 pm
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Hong Kong AMEX has opened the Platinum Charge Card for open application, so it is no longer "by invitation only". I'm also told that the minimum income requirement has been lowered. So the lounge might start to get crowded (except the Centurion area) in the coming months...