The Wing First Class lounge by Cathay
Hours
5:30am to last departure (around 1:30am) dailyAirlines Serviced
CathayOneWorld Airlines
Access Rules
First class ticket on an OneWorld Airline.Emerald status in OneWorld.
One guest of the above.
The Lounge
As I continue to transit through Hong Kong, I have spent a lot of time at The Wing lounge. It's a place I try to make sure my layover gives me enough latitude to visit (well, after the Pier, which is my favorite).This is listed top of the best lounges in the world. It was rated #1 before, and while I agree it's really up there, I don't believe it's the best I have been to. It consistently ranks in the top 5, at times claiming the top spot. Hong Kong really understands luxury.
The Wing is located above the main terminal near gates 1-4 immediately past customs as you enter the airport, or at the complete other end from where my plane usually arrives. It features an open air overlook of the boarding areas and has a dining area, snacks, reading lounges, champagne bar, showers, private cabanas, bar, and work spaces.
Dining Area
The dining area has a full sit-down service, top quality wine, and a menu very similar to The Pier. But if you don't want to wait, there is a buffet option too.Snacks
There is a buffet of snack food, sodas, treats, and tea. It's for people who don't have the time or inclination to sit down and order a meal. Nice choices but in my book, part of the experience is having a plated meal.Bar
The bar is great; they have signature cocktails, high end cognac, every mixer imaginable, and is just sit down and pick your poison. It's mostly great spirits, but they have Skyy vodka as their top shelf in that area, which I do not like. I did consume maybe $100 worth of Camus XO cognac though.The Cabanas
These are amazing and one of the signature aspects of The Wing. A private suite with pressing service for your clothing, bathroom, sink area, work desk, shower, full tub, and couch. It's a lounge within a lounge that I tried to get into for years and finally one was open on this trip. First come, first serve.
Oh the places you'll go
Gate 4 down below, the noise actually doesn't filter up much, amazingly
I have sat here many times with a superb drink and tuned out
Refined relaxation
Champagne Bar
How can you resist this? Amazing place to pamper yourself
First class dining, truly
Braised beef cheeks, usually a staple here
Cold cuts and salad
Hot stuff, tasty stuff, asian stuff
Breads and sweets
Fancy coffee
Completely custom breakfast made to order
The outside snacks buffet. Wine and sweets
Don't have the time? Grab, eat, go
This is something you never see in an airport. Astounding
To take care of your grooming needs
I took a little nap, mostly just relaxed
Hang out casually after your bath or shower
Your clothing will be pressed, taken from inside the closet without entrance to your room
Summary
A top lounge in the world. I prefer The Pier most of the time, but if I can get a cabana, I'm here. The Wing attracts more Asian guests, while The Pier seems to attract Occidentals like myself.This lounge is totally amazing. If you get access to Cathay's lounges and only have time for one, I recommend The Pier. But if you have a lot of time, do both. I frequently practice that to make the most of layover time in Hong Kong.