Review Centurion Lounge Hong Kong, tiny and below average

There are not many Centurion lounges in the world, those outside the American continent even fewer. In Asia there is only this one lounge in Hong Kong, in terminal 1 the one designated for international flights and then there are those in Australia, But again they are just salt rebrands. who were already in the Amex network under another name.

Location

This lounge is located near gate 60, to reach it, it is necessary to take the people mover that leads from the main terminal to the gates designated for long-haul flights. Even if you start from a distant gate, it can be reached without any problems.

Obviously, one must keep a close eye on the travel time considering any inconveniences or disruptions that can always happen.

Access

In these lounges you can enter only if you are a holder of the most exclusive American Express: Centurion and Platinum. There is also a picture on the reception desk with the 5 cards that grant access. In addition to the two mentioned there are three papers on the market American.

The lounge

The style of this room is not in line with the trend of American lounges Or London's. If it said First Lounge or First Plaza outside the door, it would be the same thing.

Except for a few logos and distinctive elements of American lounge furnishings, there is not much centurion spirit.

The lounge is open to the terminal, and the best thing is definitely the view of the runway. Huge stained glass windows give  lots of light and a beautiful sunset on the track.

After the entrance there is a perfect room for working isolated from the noise of the lounge, but if you really want to be excluded from everything there are two enclosed boxes ideal for making a meet or call.

The main part of the lounge is an open space. In front of the bar counter, while the buffet area is on the opposite side.

There are several seats, there is nothing wrong with the lounge just not the Centurion atmosphere.

Food & Beverage

You could say small but well stocked. Never disappointing in a Centurion is the beverage side offerings.

The bar counter, although it doesn't compare to what the real centurions offer had everything and in these cases it must be said that appearances can be deceiving. We had a bottle of Moet uncorked and thus toasted our final departure aboard Emirates' First.

The food proposal was concentrated in a hot and cold buffet, let's say it was more than enough.

Services

There is a meeting room, spacious where to have a business meeting or where to camp with the whole family and remain separated from the rest of the guests. There are two rooms that serve as phone booths, here you can work isolated from the noise of the lounge.

There are showers, Or better would be to say the shower. In the sense that it is one and must be booked, you get a buzzer and when it vibrates it means our turn has come. The shower is nice, there is everything you need to leave fresh and clean, products included.

In conclusion

It is not a true centurion, but it stands up for itself. It is not even the best lounge at this airport, but in this gate area it is definitely better than the nearby Plaza Premium.

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