Malaysia Golden Lounge KLIA
Dec 19, 2013, 4:57 am
#196
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: CGK/KOA
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Posts: 1,683
Yeah! Cutting close; passing thru on Saturday.
Dec 19, 2013, 7:03 am
#197
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: Accor Platinum, Marriott
Posts: 175
Malaysia Golden Lounge KLIA
Further to my earlier post, pleased to report that the new lounge has not disappointed. Good selection of self-serve hot and cold dishes together with noodle dishes made to order. Alcohol available at the bar close to the entrance. Phone and tablet charging stations, showers, kids' playroom etc.
Dec 19, 2013, 6:21 pm
#198
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Singapore
Programs: KrisFlyer Gold, LeClubAccor Gold, Enrich
Posts: 42
Dec 19, 2013, 8:49 pm
#199
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Phuket
Programs: SQ *Gold, BA, QR, EY, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Gold, Amex Platinum
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Further to my earlier post, pleased to report that the new lounge has not disappointed. Good selection of self-serve hot and cold dishes together with noodle dishes made to order. Alcohol available at the bar close to the entrance. Phone and tablet charging stations, showers, kids' playroom etc.
Is the decor radically changed from before & how are the bathrooms/showers. They were shabby before. Champagne in the lounge? If so, what type? Has service improved? Thanks.
Dec 20, 2013, 3:54 pm
#200
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Berlin
Programs: Meow Mix
Posts: 1,434
Hi Guys,
Travelling through KLIA on December 30th from CDG to MNL via KUL and wondered if I have read the thread correctly:
The Golden Lounge is now open after refurb?
From reading other posts and searching that this lounge is both for J and F with a separate section for F and Enrich Plats?
I am arriving at 06:50 and departing 13:45 the same day so I can expect breakfast and lunch in the lounge during that period?
If you have any other tips that would help me maximise my time type away
/AE
Travelling through KLIA on December 30th from CDG to MNL via KUL and wondered if I have read the thread correctly:
The Golden Lounge is now open after refurb?
From reading other posts and searching that this lounge is both for J and F with a separate section for F and Enrich Plats?
I am arriving at 06:50 and departing 13:45 the same day so I can expect breakfast and lunch in the lounge during that period?
If you have any other tips that would help me maximise my time type away
/AE
Dec 20, 2013, 8:51 pm
#201
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: SIN
Programs: A3 Gold, SQ KF Elite Gold, QR Gold, IB Plata, Hilton Honors Gold
Posts: 175
glad that the lounge opened in time for your visit. I was wondering how you managed to access the lounge in the end? Was there a fee you could pay? I'll have access on my trip in a week's time but will have a friend in Economy who won't.
Dec 21, 2013, 7:31 am
#202
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: The KUL city
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, TK Elite+
Posts: 2,663
Malaysia Golden Lounge KLIA
Sitting here at the "refurbished" business lounge and I am not impressed. New furniture, new façade, new bathrooms (urinals are not ready yet) and showers, more "Rimba lounge" like decor for the buffet area, but not much has changed.
Showers still look pretty gross to me, and why they put frosted glass for *all* doors (that include showers and toilets) in the restroom is beyond me. Not too sure if the previous design has a shower and a toilet in the same shower room, but it's similar to SQ SIN SKL - no toilet in your private shower.
Showers still look pretty gross to me, and why they put frosted glass for *all* doors (that include showers and toilets) in the restroom is beyond me. Not too sure if the previous design has a shower and a toilet in the same shower room, but it's similar to SQ SIN SKL - no toilet in your private shower.
Dec 21, 2013, 9:12 am
#203
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: Accor Platinum, Marriott
Posts: 175
marcelduchamp,
I redeemed Enrich miles for entry to the lounge. I did not notice any price list for entry at the front desk but it was busy when I was there so they may not have got around to doing that.
I redeemed Enrich miles for entry to the lounge. I did not notice any price list for entry at the front desk but it was busy when I was there so they may not have got around to doing that.
Dec 21, 2013, 9:28 am
#204
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: SIN
Programs: A3 Gold, SQ KF Elite Gold, QR Gold, IB Plata, Hilton Honors Gold
Posts: 175
Dec 21, 2013, 12:12 pm
#205
Moderator, Hilton Honors
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: on a short leash
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Posts: 71,422
I notice the satellite lounge is closed between 1am and 5am. Regional lounge in main terminal is open however.
Dec 22, 2013, 2:24 am
#206
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: WAS/TYO
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Just stopped by the KUL Golden Lounge (satellite terminal) yesterday evening after arriving from HKG-KUL in F en route to MLE. The F section is still closed - I was told it would open "maybe next month, I don't know." There is a small seating area along the windows of the J lounge cordoned off for F passengers (photos below) but the seating/service seemed to be the same as the rest of the lounge and admittance for F passengers only wasn't being enforced. The showers were also a disappointment, cold water only and the one I was given wasn't cleaned. Overall, I was not very impressed with the updated Golden Lounge (although, admittedly I've only used the separate F lounge in the past which did offer very nice personalized service and dining).
My flight to MLE departed from the main terminal, and boarding was slightly delayed, so I had a chance to check out the regional lounge which, although much smaller, was actually nicer (in my opinion) in terms of ambiance, crowding, and service. YMMV.
"F-only" seating area:
-FlyerBeek
My flight to MLE departed from the main terminal, and boarding was slightly delayed, so I had a chance to check out the regional lounge which, although much smaller, was actually nicer (in my opinion) in terms of ambiance, crowding, and service. YMMV.
"F-only" seating area:
-FlyerBeek
Dec 22, 2013, 4:17 am
#207
Join Date: Jun 2007
Programs: SQ AA TK
Posts: 1,438
Hi Guys,
Travelling through KLIA on December 30th from CDG to MNL via KUL and wondered if I have read the thread correctly:
The Golden Lounge is now open after refurb?
I am arriving at 06:50 and departing 13:45 the same day so I can expect breakfast and lunch in the lounge during that period?
/AE
Travelling through KLIA on December 30th from CDG to MNL via KUL and wondered if I have read the thread correctly:
The Golden Lounge is now open after refurb?
I am arriving at 06:50 and departing 13:45 the same day so I can expect breakfast and lunch in the lounge during that period?
/AE
Yes you can expect breakfast and lunch. There will be an Asian and Western selection.
Agreed. I still very much prefer the regional lounge
Dec 22, 2013, 7:30 pm
#208
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Phuket
Programs: SQ *Gold, BA, QR, EY, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Gold, Amex Platinum
Posts: 5,269
Golden lounge satellite is open. The F section is supposed to be open only in Jan. More realistically in Mar perhaps.
Yes you can expect breakfast and lunch. There will be an Asian and Western selection.
Not combined. Just that the F side is not ready yet. Champagne has always been available in the lounge. Just ask the bar tender.
Agreed. I still very much prefer the regional lounge
Yes you can expect breakfast and lunch. There will be an Asian and Western selection.
Not combined. Just that the F side is not ready yet. Champagne has always been available in the lounge. Just ask the bar tender.
Agreed. I still very much prefer the regional lounge
In the F & J side? Brands? Thanks.
