The Wing - The Best Oneworld Business Lounge in the network?
Jun 9, 2012, 7:36 am
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The Wing - The Best Oneworld Business Lounge in the network?
Having recently visited The Wing Business Class lounge at Hong Kong's International Airport I have to say that I'm of the opinion that it is simply the best Oneworld business class lounge in the network. I admit, my experience isn't as wide as some, but given that I've visited a reasonable selection of 'hub/home' lounges in Australia, the UK and Asia I feel like I can certainly put my opinion out there.
What does everyone else think? Is there another OW J lounge out there that tops it?
What does everyone else think? Is there another OW J lounge out there that tops it?
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Jun 10, 2012, 8:47 am
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Having experienced The Wing last year (when Level 7 was still the old style, and Level 6 had just reopened following its refurbishment), I would have to agree.
I would say that The Wing and The Cabin are probably joint best oneworld business class lounges - the service and catering options in particular are far superior to any other J lounge that I can think of. I'm also a big fan of the design of both lounges as something a bit different over the blander alternatives.
However, I would not say that The Wing (prior to refurbishment) or The Pier were the best oneworld first class lounges - that honour goes to the QF International First lounge in SYD, in my opinion. BA's Concorde Rooms at LHR and JFK come close, but as they are not technically oneworld lounges, I guess they don't count.
I would say that The Wing and The Cabin are probably joint best oneworld business class lounges - the service and catering options in particular are far superior to any other J lounge that I can think of. I'm also a big fan of the design of both lounges as something a bit different over the blander alternatives.
However, I would not say that The Wing (prior to refurbishment) or The Pier were the best oneworld first class lounges - that honour goes to the QF International First lounge in SYD, in my opinion. BA's Concorde Rooms at LHR and JFK come close, but as they are not technically oneworld lounges, I guess they don't count.
Jun 11, 2012, 1:53 am
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Jun 11, 2012, 2:20 am
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The Pier has more selection but a little bit crowded.
Jun 11, 2012, 9:01 pm
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While I agree that the Wing is the best J lounge in the OW network, I'd like to add that the Cabin is probably the worst lounge in HKG. Yes, I rate it even below the G16 lounge. The Cabin has a distinct lack in seating capacity, feels claustrophobic, and the Solus chairs are an absolute joke.
Jun 11, 2012, 9:16 pm
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Well the cabin is best for me in terms of food with the fresh juice and smoked salmon, but otherwise I agree it is pretty cramped ....
Jun 12, 2012, 12:29 am
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Those long benches are the stupidest decision ever. Basically space for 2 people gets taken by one person who either is lying on the bench or has spread their things all over the bench so you have to be forceful if you want them to make room for you and therefore endure "the face" and attitude while you are sitting there next to a stranger. CX should have known that in HK people will take up as much space as possible being inconsiderate to the needs of others.
Jun 12, 2012, 12:36 am
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Those long benches are the stupidest decision ever. Basically space for 2 people gets taken by one person who either is lying on the bench or has spread their things all over the bench so you have to be forceful if you want them to make room for you and therefore endure "the face" and attitude while you are sitting there next to a stranger. CX should have known that in HK people will take up as much space as possible being inconsiderate to the needs of others.
I think Cathay calls them couple booths
Jun 12, 2012, 1:19 am
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Jun 12, 2012, 10:10 am
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my two cents:
The Cabin - excellent food selection. Last time I went there was during breakfast time. Their scrambled eggs are yummy. There's also dim-sum, smoked salmon (if I remember correctly), etc. Beverage choices are great - fresh juices, Chinese tea, espresso, as well as some in-house specialty drinks. The only downside is that it could get very crowded.
The Wing - food/beverage selection more limited, but still reasonable. Less crowded than the Cabin.
Can't comment on seats. I usually try to stand up and walk around a bit, before having to sit for 16 hrs on transpacific flights.
To answer the original question: yes, in my limited experience the Cabin is the best OW J lounge. I have used a few AA/BA lounges in North America and Europe. None comes close to the Cabin in terms of food/beverage offering, decor and lighting (some lounges have no windows and are downright depressing).
Of course, different people value things differently - if good seats, no crowds, etc are important to you, your may very well have a different answer as to what the "best" OW J lounge is.
The Cabin - excellent food selection. Last time I went there was during breakfast time. Their scrambled eggs are yummy. There's also dim-sum, smoked salmon (if I remember correctly), etc. Beverage choices are great - fresh juices, Chinese tea, espresso, as well as some in-house specialty drinks. The only downside is that it could get very crowded.
The Wing - food/beverage selection more limited, but still reasonable. Less crowded than the Cabin.
Can't comment on seats. I usually try to stand up and walk around a bit, before having to sit for 16 hrs on transpacific flights.
To answer the original question: yes, in my limited experience the Cabin is the best OW J lounge. I have used a few AA/BA lounges in North America and Europe. None comes close to the Cabin in terms of food/beverage offering, decor and lighting (some lounges have no windows and are downright depressing).
Of course, different people value things differently - if good seats, no crowds, etc are important to you, your may very well have a different answer as to what the "best" OW J lounge is.
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Jun 12, 2012, 12:16 pm
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as to showers, best showers are BA/QF, then Pier and then new Wing. i go to the cabin just to get some deli food and then relax at the wing and have some noodles and champagne.
Jun 12, 2012, 5:50 pm
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The Cabin is ok. No question about the food selection but I just found it a bit cramped. All of those Solus chairs packed in to a tiny space.