Cathay Pacific Lounges in Hong Kong
Jun 20, 2023, 8:10 pm
#31
Join Date: Aug 2016
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would give it a 15 mins slow walk
Jun 22, 2023, 12:38 am
#34
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Well the last five minutes of the journey could depend upon if you're talking about departing from somewhere around gate 23 or gate 4, as they're both 'near The Wing' but quite a distance from one another – but I would consider the journey from The Pier to be a purposeful 10-minute clip, a relaxed 15-minute amble or a frantic five-minute scramble!
Last edited by djsflynn; Jun 23, 2023 at 11:32 pm
Jun 22, 2023, 10:13 pm
#35
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SHA/PVG
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Dropped by The Pier last week on a long haul trip and was disappointed to find the Aesop range of skincare and soaps no longer available in the shower and toilets. It's now replaced by some UK brand called Bamford (the bottle/product is made in China). Must be part of CX's cost cutting overhaul... very disappointing given Aesop was long considered an elite premium brand.
They also appear in the Swire hotels I remember.
Jun 22, 2023, 10:14 pm
#36
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Jun 23, 2023, 1:42 am
#37
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: UK
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Was very disappointed in February to find this in the CX lounge LHR T3 having previously loved the Aesop toiletries. Doesn’t seem to be much cheaper here in GBP than Aesop but nowhere near the quality/popularity. Also it’s the same family (wife) of JCB tycoon who was a vocal champion of Brexit so divisive for those of us still frustrated by such a national mess this has created… Personally would never buy this but after first trying Aesop years ago on CX then became a customer at home.
Jun 23, 2023, 2:07 am
#38
Join Date: Jul 2022
Location: Madrid
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Was very disappointed in February to find this in the CX lounge LHR T3 having previously loved the Aesop toiletries. Doesn’t seem to be much cheaper here in GBP than Aesop but nowhere near the quality/popularity. Also it’s the same family (wife) of JCB tycoon who was a vocal champion of Brexit so divisive for those of us still frustrated by such a national mess this has created… Personally would never buy this but after first trying Aesop years ago on CX then became a customer at home.
Jun 23, 2023, 6:37 pm
#39
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX DM, Accor Platinum, Discovery Titanium, Bonvoy Gold, Ultima
Posts: 324
As mentioned above, the Wing F reduced a la carte supplemented by a modest buffet is a major downgrade from the decent and substantive (IMHO) a la carte on offer until recently. One can only assume the buffet will be ramped up more in due course to compensate more for the threadbare a la carte, but if the new a la carte is what we can expect permanently, then that is not great and is a worrying sign for what will be offered at Pier F if it ever re-opens. That said, although the portion size wouldn't feed a mouse, the sweet and sour pork I had was excellent!
If Pier F reopens with full a la carte as before, then it will always be the preferred F option assuming you have time.
If Pier F reopens with full a la carte as before, then it will always be the preferred F option assuming you have time.
Jun 26, 2023, 7:45 am
#41
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: HKG/HND/OOL
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the smoked salmon from buffet tasted foul and by far the worst salmon in my life. i think local Cafe de Coral serves better salmon. the buffet offering inside dining area makes it on par with third world contract lounge. if anything buffet offerIng at outside area (where they have coffee machine) was better.
this is yet another end of era. CX F set a high standard of pre departure experience back in the days. the shine they lost will never come back
this is yet another end of era. CX F set a high standard of pre departure experience back in the days. the shine they lost will never come back
Jun 26, 2023, 9:37 pm
#42
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Auckland, NZ
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Any suggestions on 14 hours layover in HKG? Arrival from MAD around 7am and departed for AKL around 9pm. Flights will be in early September and we are 2 Adults in business.
Due to lake of arrival lounge (CX & Premium Plaza), we are thinking to book a day room at Regal Hotel for a quick freshen up (maybe a nap) then head to the city for meals and drinks.
Any other suggestions? Thanks.
Due to lake of arrival lounge (CX & Premium Plaza), we are thinking to book a day room at Regal Hotel for a quick freshen up (maybe a nap) then head to the city for meals and drinks.
Any other suggestions? Thanks.
Jun 26, 2023, 10:30 pm
#43
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Any suggestions on 14 hours layover in HKG? Arrival from MAD around 7am and departed for AKL around 9pm. Flights will be in early September and we are 2 Adults in business.
Due to lake of arrival lounge (CX & Premium Plaza), we are thinking to book a day room at Regal Hotel for a quick freshen up (maybe a nap) then head to the city for meals and drinks.
Any other suggestions? Thanks.
Due to lake of arrival lounge (CX & Premium Plaza), we are thinking to book a day room at Regal Hotel for a quick freshen up (maybe a nap) then head to the city for meals and drinks.
Any other suggestions? Thanks.
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Bring a change of clothes or at least underwear. It’s not as Doha but it’s humid.
Jun 26, 2023, 11:48 pm
#44
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