Malaysia Golden Lounge KLIA
Oct 31, 17, 7:59 pm
#556
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wow. why MH dosen't just leave the drinks to be self service, as they used to be still baffles me.
cost wise they can't be much savings having to hire 2-3 bar tenders per shift ... on 2 shifts a day
having a bar that closes when the lounge is still open does NOT give a premium feel at all.
cost wise they can't be much savings having to hire 2-3 bar tenders per shift ... on 2 shifts a day
having a bar that closes when the lounge is still open does NOT give a premium feel at all.
Nov 1, 17, 5:31 pm
#557
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is there any certainty towards the opening of the domestic lounge? I'm flying kul-pen this year's end
Nov 1, 17, 9:17 pm
#558
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wow. why MH dosen't just leave the drinks to be self service, as they used to be still baffles me.
cost wise they can't be much savings having to hire 2-3 bar tenders per shift ... on 2 shifts a day
having a bar that closes when the lounge is still open does NOT give a premium feel at all.
cost wise they can't be much savings having to hire 2-3 bar tenders per shift ... on 2 shifts a day
having a bar that closes when the lounge is still open does NOT give a premium feel at all.
Nov 2, 17, 12:58 am
#559
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What I meant by less premium is that it falls short of most lounges which serve alcohol 24h.
With hotel cocktail hours, if a brand practices say a 1-hour slot instead of the standard 2 hours would be pretty strange to me.
Have you been served by a MH bartender before ? I think half of them do not drink for religious reasons. Compound that with basic to no training , nor a premium beverage list ... there is almost no point for them to be there.
p/s : does CX have their own lounge now in SG ?
Right, sadly for Malaysia this might explain it.
With hotel cocktail hours, if a brand practices say a 1-hour slot instead of the standard 2 hours would be pretty strange to me.
p/s : does CX have their own lounge now in SG ?
Right, sadly for Malaysia this might explain it.
Nov 2, 17, 3:52 am
#560
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I was in there last week and ordered a gin and tonic at the bar. They had no idea and put such a small amount of gin in it was just a tonic and lemon...
Nov 2, 17, 9:18 am
#561
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which was the strongest G&T I've ever had or rather a Gin with a touch of tonic...
Nov 7, 17, 12:07 am
#564
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Nov 9, 17, 4:45 pm
#566
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sat at the lounge, the bar seems have grown operating hours from 10am-11pm. bad becomes worse.
Nov 10, 17, 12:06 am
#567
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Nov 10, 17, 3:05 pm
#568
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Nov 13, 17, 8:37 am
#569
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I flew through KL a lot last week, so frequented the refurbished regional lounge many times.
There were crowding issues due to renovations of the Satellite lounge, but I thought it was a nice lounge with good food, baristas and seating.
However, I found the bathrooms (especially shower rooms) dirty, even though they have an entire staff dedicated to maintenance. I was directed to a shower that had used towels on the ground and this is after an attendant had checked it. Also, the showers cannot seem to keep a stable water temperature.
There were crowding issues due to renovations of the Satellite lounge, but I thought it was a nice lounge with good food, baristas and seating.
However, I found the bathrooms (especially shower rooms) dirty, even though they have an entire staff dedicated to maintenance. I was directed to a shower that had used towels on the ground and this is after an attendant had checked it. Also, the showers cannot seem to keep a stable water temperature.
Nov 16, 17, 7:23 pm
#570
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I flew through KL a lot last week, so frequented the refurbished regional lounge many times.
There were crowding issues due to renovations of the Satellite lounge, but I thought it was a nice lounge with good food, baristas and seating.
However, I found the bathrooms (especially shower rooms) dirty, even though they have an entire staff dedicated to maintenance. I was directed to a shower that had used towels on the ground and this is after an attendant had checked it. Also, the showers cannot seem to keep a stable water temperature.
There were crowding issues due to renovations of the Satellite lounge, but I thought it was a nice lounge with good food, baristas and seating.
However, I found the bathrooms (especially shower rooms) dirty, even though they have an entire staff dedicated to maintenance. I was directed to a shower that had used towels on the ground and this is after an attendant had checked it. Also, the showers cannot seem to keep a stable water temperature.
Do not expect quality from Malaysian-led companies. Then maybe, once in a while you can get a pleasant surprise.
I'm afraid the new CEO will not do the company any good.
