The Pier First Class lounge by Cathay
Hours
5:30am to 12:30am dailyAirlines Serviced
CathayOne World Airlines
Access Rules
First class ticket on an Oneworld Airline.Emerald status in Oneworld.
One guest of the above.
The Lounge
When traveling through Hong Kong to Singapore and elsewhere, one of the pleasures of a layover in Hong Kong is the amazing lounges that Cathay maintains for First Class passengers. I first went to The Pier for breakfast, dinner and relaxation.This is listed among the best lounges in the world, which is hardly specific, but not many are as motivated as me to rank the best. It consistently is in the top 10, and many times at the very top.
It is below the main terminal area, completely removed from the experience of being in the airport by a very non-descript entrance, with a dining area, snacks, reading lounges, massage, showers, private day suites, bar, and work spaces.
Dining Room
The dining area has a full sit-down service top quality wine and amazing gourmet food.Snacks
There is a buffet/snack area that carries sodas, food of many kinds, treats, and tea. It's for people who don't have time to sit down and order a meal. The food is good, just lacks the presentation value of the dining area.Showers
Quite outstanding showering facilities, with top-of-the-line bath amenities, so one can shower, shave, whatever needs to be done to feel like a human being again.Bar
The bar is great; they have signature cocktails, high end cognac, and all the mixers you could want. It's just sit down and ask for your poison. It's mostly great spirits, but they do have Skyy vodka as their top shelf in that area, and I'm gonna be frank, it does not meet my tastes for a clean cocktail.
The entrance sign leading you to the non-descript staircase
Have this, or don't get in
Reading materials for your longer stay
If you happen to need to work, which sadly I have at times, the business center
The main center hall, where all things connect
The way to the spa like specialties
The hallway to the retreats (they are pretty small, I couldn't get a decent shot of one)
Views of the tarmac
Entrance to the Dining Room
Menu one of the days, breakfast stuff
My breakfast during an early morning trip
Dinner menu, much more substantial food
This burger is mind blowing
Asian beef, and it was oh so good and tender
The bar in the dining room, because why would you want to walk down the lounge to get your drink?
Quick pick lighter fare available by dining style of the time of day
Later in the day because it has desserts
Long line of available showers. I've never had to wait
Did you forget something? There is a comb someplace too
The bamford amenities are very aromatic and smooth