Best Star Alliance Gold lounge in HKG?
Aug 9, 2019, 5:18 pm
#151
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I've got my first BR (EVA) flight out of HKIA coming up next week. I think BR uses T1 while TG uses T2. Which lounge is recommended in T1? Sounds like the SQ lounge is dark & dingy and the UA lounge is typical UA (crappy food). Maybe I'll hit up both and have some lunch in SQ and then look for daylight in the UC.
Thanks,
-RM
Thanks,
-RM
So you will have access to all 3.
Note - make sure you are booked to BR metal. BR sometimes codeshare with HX as well. If you are on a codeshare flight, you may not have lounge access unless BR issue a lounge pass.
Aug 15, 2019, 12:09 pm
#152
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I've checked out the SilverKrys and needed to go no further:
*Excellent food quality. Local food was not just authentic but high quality.
*Champagne (Moet) and proper cocktails, but also self service draft beer.
*Staff attentive, helpful and abundant.
*Despite being quite crowded, was impressed with the cleanliness. Place was immaculate and empty tableware cleared instantly.
Having come from the aspire in BHX, boy what a different world.
Yes the place has no windows. Thats the only drawback really.
*Excellent food quality. Local food was not just authentic but high quality.
*Champagne (Moet) and proper cocktails, but also self service draft beer.
*Staff attentive, helpful and abundant.
*Despite being quite crowded, was impressed with the cleanliness. Place was immaculate and empty tableware cleared instantly.
Having come from the aspire in BHX, boy what a different world.
Yes the place has no windows. Thats the only drawback really.
Aug 15, 2019, 12:54 pm
#153
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I've checked out the SilverKrys and needed to go no further:
*Excellent food quality. Local food was not just authentic but high quality.
*Champagne (Moet) and proper cocktails, but also self service draft beer.
*Staff attentive, helpful and abundant.
*Despite being quite crowded, was impressed with the cleanliness. Place was immaculate and empty tableware cleared instantly.
Having come from the aspire in BHX, boy what a different world.
Yes the place has no windows. Thats the only drawback really.
*Excellent food quality. Local food was not just authentic but high quality.
*Champagne (Moet) and proper cocktails, but also self service draft beer.
*Staff attentive, helpful and abundant.
*Despite being quite crowded, was impressed with the cleanliness. Place was immaculate and empty tableware cleared instantly.
Having come from the aspire in BHX, boy what a different world.
Yes the place has no windows. Thats the only drawback really.
Dec 28, 2019, 6:57 am
#154
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Currently sitting in the Singapore lounge waiting for our LH flight. LH actually hands out vouchers to the Hongkong Airlines "VIP Lounge" as it is the closest to the gate.
Food and drinks are good, there is an Asahi beer station and they pour Moet & Chandon champagne glasses, I ate a bit of salad and Hagen Dasz ice cream and it is good. As mentioned, the lounge has no windows, so feels a bit dated and cramped, but if you don't mind I think it is a good lounge. Certainly not the best I've ever been in, but it does the deal.
Food and drinks are good, there is an Asahi beer station and they pour Moet & Chandon champagne glasses, I ate a bit of salad and Hagen Dasz ice cream and it is good. As mentioned, the lounge has no windows, so feels a bit dated and cramped, but if you don't mind I think it is a good lounge. Certainly not the best I've ever been in, but it does the deal.
Dec 29, 2019, 12:11 am
#155
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Just arrived back home, we actually also went to check out the Hong Kong Airlines "VIP Lounge" which is close to the 2xx gates. The catering looks very much the same as in the Singapore lounge, so I assume it is the same caterer and food and drinks are the same.
This lounge seems newer and with more light, I went to take a quick shower and they have L'Occitane en Provence shower gel and shampoo which I really like. The shower was clean and everything was efficient.
Next time, I would probably choose this lounge over the Singapore lounge.
This lounge seems newer and with more light, I went to take a quick shower and they have L'Occitane en Provence shower gel and shampoo which I really like. The shower was clean and everything was efficient.
Next time, I would probably choose this lounge over the Singapore lounge.
Dec 29, 2019, 5:51 pm
#156
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Singapore, while no bathroom (still not fixed) and no views, has the best food and drinks. Depending on the flights, it can get very busy. The Thai lounge’s food is not very good. The United Lounge has a nice layout. While the F&B is better than their domestic lounges, it’s still not great. If I didn’t have access to the Centurion Lounge, I’d vote for Singapore for their food and United for the layout and views.
Nov 25, 2020, 6:49 am
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Nov 25, 2020, 6:53 am
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I had a two hour layover last month so I went to three lounges
Singapore SilverKris Lounge
By far the worst looking and least pleasant physically of the lounges. Not only is it a dark cave without enough outlets but their bathrooms are closed for renovation until February. On the plus side they had a good selection of hot and cold food and soft and hard drinks. It was the best of the lounges to make lunch at
Thai Royal Orchid Lounge
Much more pleasant for relaxing in though the multiple colors take a little getting used to. Food selection is far worse (though they had Doritos...yay?) and booze is also cheaper and of lower quality
United Club
Very pleasant to sit in, they have the updated United Club design, but food is by far the worst and the alcohol selection is all brands I haven't heard of (save Finlandia) and I spent five years working in a restaurant.
Singapore SilverKris Lounge
By far the worst looking and least pleasant physically of the lounges. Not only is it a dark cave without enough outlets but their bathrooms are closed for renovation until February. On the plus side they had a good selection of hot and cold food and soft and hard drinks. It was the best of the lounges to make lunch at
Thai Royal Orchid Lounge
Much more pleasant for relaxing in though the multiple colors take a little getting used to. Food selection is far worse (though they had Doritos...yay?) and booze is also cheaper and of lower quality
United Club
Very pleasant to sit in, they have the updated United Club design, but food is by far the worst and the alcohol selection is all brands I haven't heard of (save Finlandia) and I spent five years working in a restaurant.
Nov 25, 2020, 6:58 am
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The Centurion was pretty full. Very few if any seats in the main area. Families/groups appeared to have commandeered the conference room and the other (smaller) room. Lots of kids running around (this was a Saturday morning). The only peaceful place to sit was at the “workbench” area to the side. They were still serving breakfast so I wasn’t interested in eating but the buffet selection was good so that bodes well for lunch/dinner. And of course there’s the full bar.
The Plaza Premium main entrance was closed so people were checked in at the mid lounge “gate”. The food area was packed, and the breakfast selection was mediocre. But they do have a noodle bar that was popular and out the back near the tiny bar some finger sandwiches. The work area was full of people sleeping. But out the back there were several seats/tables unoccupied and that area was quiet.
My overall rankings would be -
1) TG
2=) United and Centurion. Centurion for the bar, but UA for the space.
4=) Plaza Premium and SQ. The only reason to use SQ would be if departing from the low numbered gates (1-10).
I’m returning to the US from HKG this coming Monday (on UA). I’ll give TG, Centurion and UC another look. And as a bonus if you’re lucky (aka I wake up early Sunday and make it to the airport in time) I plan to do a tour of the lounges at BKK. I’ve already made that commitment to the TrioAdvisor Bangkok forum for the pay/PP lounges.
The Plaza Premium main entrance was closed so people were checked in at the mid lounge “gate”. The food area was packed, and the breakfast selection was mediocre. But they do have a noodle bar that was popular and out the back near the tiny bar some finger sandwiches. The work area was full of people sleeping. But out the back there were several seats/tables unoccupied and that area was quiet.
My overall rankings would be -
1) TG
2=) United and Centurion. Centurion for the bar, but UA for the space.
4=) Plaza Premium and SQ. The only reason to use SQ would be if departing from the low numbered gates (1-10).
I’m returning to the US from HKG this coming Monday (on UA). I’ll give TG, Centurion and UC another look. And as a bonus if you’re lucky (aka I wake up early Sunday and make it to the airport in time) I plan to do a tour of the lounges at BKK. I’ve already made that commitment to the TrioAdvisor Bangkok forum for the pay/PP lounges.
Nov 25, 2020, 7:01 am
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Absolutely. It's simply way too small. I wish AMEX would proceed to expand the size of the lounge like what they did in the US as demand increase. The lounge isn't even that old. I'm surprised outlets aren't more prevalent. If I fly J on OW, I rather go to the CX lounges.
Nov 25, 2020, 7:02 am
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I've got my first BR (EVA) flight out of HKIA coming up next week. I think BR uses T1 while TG uses T2. Which lounge is recommended in T1? Sounds like the SQ lounge is dark & dingy and the UA lounge is typical UA (crappy food). Maybe I'll hit up both and have some lunch in SQ and then look for daylight in the UC.
Thanks,
-RM
Thanks,
-RM
Nov 25, 2020, 7:05 am
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Currently sitting in the Singapore lounge waiting for our LH flight. LH actually hands out vouchers to the Hongkong Airlines "VIP Lounge" as it is the closest to the gate.
Food and drinks are good, there is an Asahi beer station and they pour Moet & Chandon champagne glasses, I ate a bit of salad and Hagen Dasz ice cream and it is good. As mentioned, the lounge has no windows, so feels a bit dated and cramped, but if you don't mind I think it is a good lounge. Certainly not the best I've ever been in, but it does the deal.
Food and drinks are good, there is an Asahi beer station and they pour Moet & Chandon champagne glasses, I ate a bit of salad and Hagen Dasz ice cream and it is good. As mentioned, the lounge has no windows, so feels a bit dated and cramped, but if you don't mind I think it is a good lounge. Certainly not the best I've ever been in, but it does the deal.
Aug 6, 2021, 7:28 am
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I remember I had like 4-6 hours to kill and I ended up in F on SQ outta HKG and visited every *A lounge in HKG.
The one with the best food was the UA Global First lounge with made-to-order-food. But you needed to be in first class to enter, or a top-tier elite. Otherwise I think the main section was kind of crummy
The one with the best food was the UA Global First lounge with made-to-order-food. But you needed to be in first class to enter, or a top-tier elite. Otherwise I think the main section was kind of crummy
Last edited by NWplatinum; Aug 6, 2021 at 7:35 am