I had been wanting to check out the newly-opened lounge. This is a common lounge operated by GVK (the developer and owner of the now-privatized airport). No airlines operate their own lounge here.
And wow - what an impressive entrance. Well, a bit too much gold for my personal sense of aesthetics but I was still impressed nonetheless.
I passed my lounge voucher to the gate agent and she directed me to the left (business). To the right would have been to the First Class section.
Business class is downstairs. And hmmm, lots of glitter indeed. But I don't mean it in a bad way. It's borderline acceptable to me. A little bit more and it would be too kitschy.
The lounge is posh, and is one of the poshest I have ever gone through. In fact, I think it is better looking than TG's First Class lounge in BKK. Only it's a little dense because this is for business class. Whatever it is, it can compete with SIN's SilverKris lounges.
This is my seat for the following 1.5 hours, which is nicely located by the large full-height glazing facing the apron.
One end of the lounge is the dining area.
Which has a beautifully-lit buffet counter. The food was not bad too by the way.
There is a semi-enclosed bar next to the dining area, which is a sports bar.
At the other end of the lounge, there is also another bar.
Very very impressive .... But then ... I found a flaw.
The urinals are mounted against a very shiny and polished stone wall which is as reflective as a mirror!!! Everyone can see everyone else in full glory. Architects and ID designers, please be mindful not to use polished stone for urinal walls, or else please don't forget to add privacy partitions!
And wow - what an impressive entrance. Well, a bit too much gold for my personal sense of aesthetics but I was still impressed nonetheless.
I passed my lounge voucher to the gate agent and she directed me to the left (business). To the right would have been to the First Class section.
Business class is downstairs. And hmmm, lots of glitter indeed. But I don't mean it in a bad way. It's borderline acceptable to me. A little bit more and it would be too kitschy.
The lounge is posh, and is one of the poshest I have ever gone through. In fact, I think it is better looking than TG's First Class lounge in BKK. Only it's a little dense because this is for business class. Whatever it is, it can compete with SIN's SilverKris lounges.
This is my seat for the following 1.5 hours, which is nicely located by the large full-height glazing facing the apron.
One end of the lounge is the dining area.
Which has a beautifully-lit buffet counter. The food was not bad too by the way.
There is a semi-enclosed bar next to the dining area, which is a sports bar.
At the other end of the lounge, there is also another bar.
Very very impressive .... But then ... I found a flaw.
The urinals are mounted against a very shiny and polished stone wall which is as reflective as a mirror!!! Everyone can see everyone else in full glory. Architects and ID designers, please be mindful not to use polished stone for urinal walls, or else please don't forget to add privacy partitions!
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