New Bangkok Lounge (Opened June 2015)
Jun 10, 2015, 1:12 am
#91
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: Thai, Cathay, Lufthansa, Delta, SPG, Hilton, IH, LHW
Posts: 292
I was happy to attend the preview. I believe it's the best lounge I've seen in years in Bangkok!
Ok, there is no shower, so it may be an issue for a BA pax...but when it comes to Cathay, for a regional lounge...here is the list....nice fresh food cooked to order, plus salad bar...
And...same champagne as in HK and Brancott Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc...when we know what is available in other lounges, and in Thai Airways lounges! No need for more comments...
Don't believe it will be overcrowded....as there seems to have only one BA flight leaving at 11.40am...not really a shower hour neither!
Good job on this one Cathay! And the preview was a truly fun experience!
Ok, there is no shower, so it may be an issue for a BA pax...but when it comes to Cathay, for a regional lounge...here is the list....nice fresh food cooked to order, plus salad bar...
And...same champagne as in HK and Brancott Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc...when we know what is available in other lounges, and in Thai Airways lounges! No need for more comments...
Don't believe it will be overcrowded....as there seems to have only one BA flight leaving at 11.40am...not really a shower hour neither!
Good job on this one Cathay! And the preview was a truly fun experience!
Jun 11, 2015, 8:17 pm
#93
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: KMQ
Programs: JMB Diamond,NH Diamond, Marriott Lifetime Titanium Elite, IHG Royal Ambassador Spire,
Posts: 363
Its a nice improvement although to be honest I do believe it will get overcrowded. I was in there yesterday around 10am to 11am and it was pretty packed with only a flight to Singapore and Hong Kong. I believe the BA flight was not running yesterday.
Jun 13, 2015, 5:42 am
#95
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Kent, UK
Programs: BA Gold, SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,809
Currently sat in the new lounge, it's excellent. Very telling.
I've posted a write up with photos over on the BA board:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24963821-post119.html
I've posted a write up with photos over on the BA board:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24963821-post119.html
Jun 13, 2015, 12:00 pm
#96
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,166
Currently sat in the new lounge, it's excellent. Very telling.
I've posted a write up with photos over on the BA board:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24963821-post119.html
I've posted a write up with photos over on the BA board:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24963821-post119.html
Jun 13, 2015, 3:22 pm
#97
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Kent, UK
Programs: BA Gold, SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,809
There is a small buffet area 'the deli' which has a small selection of cold items, canapes, salads etc. The main food offering is in the noodle bar where it is made to order. From memory there was a selection of dumplings and buns and some noodles as well as a western option too.
Jun 13, 2015, 9:36 pm
#98
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,166
There is a small buffet area 'the deli' which has a small selection of cold items, canapes, salads etc. The main food offering is in the noodle bar where it is made to order. From memory there was a selection of dumplings and buns and some noodles as well as a western option too.
Jun 16, 2015, 2:37 pm
#99
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: EWR
Programs: CX Green | UA Silver | Marriott Lifetime Platinum | Hyatt Globalist | Hilton Gold | AA EXP
Posts: 813
Do you think CX may/will impose capacity control at certain times during the day (i.e. similar to what BA does at some of its lounges here in the US) and direct non-CX passengers to their airlines' respective lounges? I don't think I ever read CX does such thing but I wonder about this lounge as it sounds like every OWS/OWE flying out of BKK will descend to this lounge. I think CX has 8 (or 9?) flights a day so it is going to be crowded as is with its own passengers.
Last edited by Rivarix; Jun 16, 2015 at 2:48 pm
Jun 16, 2015, 5:42 pm
#100
formerly gemini573
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: LAX, HKG, and BKK
Programs: CX Emerald, WOH Globalist, Marriott Platinum, AA Lifetime Platinum, Virtuoso, Prive, STEPS, STARS
Posts: 2,233
Do you think CX may/will impose capacity control at certain times during the day (i.e. similar to what BA does at some of its lounges here in the US) and direct non-CX passengers to their airlines' respective lounges? I don't think I ever read CX does such thing but I wonder about this lounge as it sounds like every OWS/OWE flying out of BKK will descend to this lounge. I think CX has 8 (or 9?) flights a day so it is going to be crowded as is with its own passengers.
What's strange to me is how HND has such a big lounge (190 capacity) when they have 2 daily and 1 with KA. Nonetheless, I'm very happy BKK has a much improved lounge offering.
Jun 17, 2015, 1:04 am
#101
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: HKG/HND/OOL
Programs: QF Emerald. SQ Gold.
Posts: 3,170
The bkk lounge is 2 steps above previous one. Its hidden awaybin level 3 near G concourse with limited signage. Went in around 1pm on weekday. Lounge was maybe 1/3 full even flights are full. Didnt feel cramped or struggled for seats
Food offering
Noodle bar is welcome addition. It has wonton noodle, fish noodle with tom yong soup, curry with rice, and pad thai. The series of dim sum (whatever). I opted for pad thai and tom young soup... As with any lounge food it serves purpose of eating OK food but it wont be your hotel offering... In fact the soup was so plain and sour lacked creamy coconut texture. Plenty of seating... perhaps counted 15-20 tables for 2 or 4, and 2 large communial table with 10 seats. PROBLEM: service is slow they are still getting used to it... I was the only order waited 10minutes for my food... If this gets busy it will be ugly.
deli area
Next to noodle bar you have small deli area. Offering is smll. Celery salad, spicy noodle salad, lettuce, and fruit salad. There are many standup tables like you find at bars so its a quick grab and go area
Lounge area
Similar size to Bridge lounge on left hand side excluding coffee loft. All mini tables have electric socket with HK style plug power wont be an issue. Couch is comfy. There is bar area to order alcohol and coffee.. Wine was not on table you have to ask for it
Facility
2 PC (apple mac) like in hk. Toilet in the lounge which is handy. But i didnt see disabled toilet or baby section. Background music is some R&B not lounge music. Wifi on offer. Plenty of newspaper but not premium paper like FT or WSJ.
Conclusion:
IT does the job but wouldnt come early just for lounge. 1H is plenty.... Also as an aside when i was there some business dudes were discussing rather sensitive issues (hkee and gweilou)... Maybe because i dressed in shorts and t shirt... Dont underestimate whos around you... I had fun listening to some stuff i can only hear behind the Chinese Wall in office....
Food offering
Noodle bar is welcome addition. It has wonton noodle, fish noodle with tom yong soup, curry with rice, and pad thai. The series of dim sum (whatever). I opted for pad thai and tom young soup... As with any lounge food it serves purpose of eating OK food but it wont be your hotel offering... In fact the soup was so plain and sour lacked creamy coconut texture. Plenty of seating... perhaps counted 15-20 tables for 2 or 4, and 2 large communial table with 10 seats. PROBLEM: service is slow they are still getting used to it... I was the only order waited 10minutes for my food... If this gets busy it will be ugly.
deli area
Next to noodle bar you have small deli area. Offering is smll. Celery salad, spicy noodle salad, lettuce, and fruit salad. There are many standup tables like you find at bars so its a quick grab and go area
Lounge area
Similar size to Bridge lounge on left hand side excluding coffee loft. All mini tables have electric socket with HK style plug power wont be an issue. Couch is comfy. There is bar area to order alcohol and coffee.. Wine was not on table you have to ask for it
Facility
2 PC (apple mac) like in hk. Toilet in the lounge which is handy. But i didnt see disabled toilet or baby section. Background music is some R&B not lounge music. Wifi on offer. Plenty of newspaper but not premium paper like FT or WSJ.
Conclusion:
IT does the job but wouldnt come early just for lounge. 1H is plenty.... Also as an aside when i was there some business dudes were discussing rather sensitive issues (hkee and gweilou)... Maybe because i dressed in shorts and t shirt... Dont underestimate whos around you... I had fun listening to some stuff i can only hear behind the Chinese Wall in office....
Jun 17, 2015, 1:39 am
#102
Join Date: Oct 2013
Programs: CX DM, QF PL
Posts: 96
"Tom yum or tom yam is a Lao and Thai, clear, spicy and sour soup. Tom yum is widely served in neighbouring countries such as Cambodia, Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore, and has been popularised around the world. Wikipedia"
Jun 17, 2015, 2:18 am
#103
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: AMS
Programs: SPG Plat
Posts: 130
Actually Tom Yum soup doesn't have coconut in it:
"Tom yum or tom yam is a Lao and Thai, clear, spicy and sour soup. Tom yum is widely served in neighbouring countries such as Cambodia, Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore, and has been popularised around the world. Wikipedia"
"Tom yum or tom yam is a Lao and Thai, clear, spicy and sour soup. Tom yum is widely served in neighbouring countries such as Cambodia, Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore, and has been popularised around the world. Wikipedia"
Jun 30, 2015, 8:28 am
#104
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX Marco Polo Club, Virgin Flying Club
Posts: 91
Good lounge, poor food
It's a good lounge with plenty of space (and toilets).
But the food was very disappointing. When I visited (at lunchtime) the buffet had some salad leaves (with oil and vinegar available), and two Thai salads. Later there were two types of sandwiches available. It seems to be more 'fancy' but with less choice than before.
I didn't personally try the food from the noodle bar, but service was slow and I was told it wasn't great.
At the bar, the only nuts available were spicy peanuts. There was nothing wrong with the 'Tong Garden' brand they previously provided!!
But the food was very disappointing. When I visited (at lunchtime) the buffet had some salad leaves (with oil and vinegar available), and two Thai salads. Later there were two types of sandwiches available. It seems to be more 'fancy' but with less choice than before.
I didn't personally try the food from the noodle bar, but service was slow and I was told it wasn't great.
At the bar, the only nuts available were spicy peanuts. There was nothing wrong with the 'Tong Garden' brand they previously provided!!
Jul 6, 2015, 1:05 pm
#105
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Bangkok
Programs: BAEC Silver, Marriott Silver Elite
Posts: 128
New Bangkok Lounge (Opened June 2015)
Having been in there this morning while waiting for the BA flight, it was noticeable that there were very few seats available. Much more
crowded than the old BA lounge. Food was ok, quite nice scrambled eggs, some cereal etc. But we left after about half an hour due to the overcrowded nature of the lounge. The other negative was that most of the tables in the food area are directly under the air conditioning so both you and the food get cold very quickly!!!
crowded than the old BA lounge. Food was ok, quite nice scrambled eggs, some cereal etc. But we left after about half an hour due to the overcrowded nature of the lounge. The other negative was that most of the tables in the food area are directly under the air conditioning so both you and the food get cold very quickly!!!