Master long layover in Hong Kong thread
Mar 30, 2018, 7:59 am
#47
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Thank you all for your informative responses! To provide some more context, there will be two of us, and thankfully we truly do enjoy each other's company :-) We will be flying J, not F. We arrive in the morning from Perth, and our "connection" departs in the evening (11-ish hours later) for Newark, so these are not really timings suitable for booking a hotel room. Hence the question of whether the lounge is comfortable enough to spend 11 hours in...
Mar 30, 2018, 8:24 am
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But as others said...no way i would stay for 11 hours at the airport with these flight times and the convenience of aex, unless money was indeed an issue.
Mar 30, 2018, 8:28 am
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Even if you've been to town before, Pier lounge doesn't offer anything unique enough to warrant an 11 hour stay.
Depending on the time of day, the beach is another nearby option if you're really set against going into town. You'll have enough time for that, then shower and eat in the lounge prior to departure.
Depending on the time of day, the beach is another nearby option if you're really set against going into town. You'll have enough time for that, then shower and eat in the lounge prior to departure.
Mar 30, 2018, 11:22 am
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Even the terminal itself at HKG is great for shopping and there are various other outlets for food which offer better options that the lounges depending on your personal preferences
Mar 30, 2018, 8:14 pm
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not necessary to pay restaurant food Since they are all just run of the mill restaurants.
Mar 30, 2018, 8:30 pm
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Is there a Yung Kee there?
Mar 31, 2018, 1:54 am
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I had a 8 hr layover in HKG 5 days back - 0940hrs - 1740hrs. I showered in the arrivals lounge, took the Airport Express into the city (on a same day return pass), ate dimsum, wandered around a little and returned to the Pier at 1600hrs in time for Moet and some afternoon tea. As good as the Pier is, and the staggering lounge options available at HKG, I would struggle to pass more than 3/3.5hrs at an airport lounge. I have been travelling to Hong Kong 3/4 times a year, for approx 8 years now, and still look forward to visiting the city.
Mar 31, 2018, 1:59 am
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going to ifc/elements isnt hard from hkia. Hence i said if anyone is detered by laziness then the trek isnt actually that bad. I think u can “take” the trolleys into the mall against the rules and a few restaurants would keep ur bags for you.
if not willing to spend money is the key then u can stay in the lounge for 11 hours. Ive been in the 2 F lounges in cx for 9 hrs so 11 is close enough.
Mar 31, 2018, 10:38 am
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Don't think anyone can check specifically upgrade availability, but if you can see award availability on CX's website (anyone can access with membership), you have a good chance. Otherwise, why not call MPO or AM and ask?
Mar 31, 2018, 11:12 am
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I've done a 12 hour layover once and it was bearable.
I stayed at the Pier for the most part but moved to the Wing on the last couple of hours as my flight was departing from gate 2. It didn't exactly feel like a waste of time because I was able to get work done.
It was nice though to see the different airlines coming and going, and the occasional odd airlines (like Palau Pacific Airways).
While it was bearable, it did get a bit boring, and I wouldn't really think of doing it again.
I stayed at the Pier for the most part but moved to the Wing on the last couple of hours as my flight was departing from gate 2. It didn't exactly feel like a waste of time because I was able to get work done.
It was nice though to see the different airlines coming and going, and the occasional odd airlines (like Palau Pacific Airways).
While it was bearable, it did get a bit boring, and I wouldn't really think of doing it again.
Mar 31, 2018, 3:29 pm
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I truly appreciated the additional replies. We have been to Hong Kong on multiple occasions before, and once to Macau (once was enough), but I do understand the suggestion to nevertheless go into town than try to slog 11 hours in the lounges/terminal. At the very least we could go to Lei Garden or one of the Crystal Jades. I think a lot will depend on the weather, Hong Kong is hell when it rains, but if it's dry and sunny one could even go up to the Peak and so on I guess. It would help greatly if there was a left-baggage facility at HKG ... someone here said there was, so we will check on that!
Mar 31, 2018, 7:18 pm
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