I visited a Cathay Pacific first-class lounge in Hong Kong. It was so incredible I forgot I was even in an airport.

Rachel DubeApr 23, 2024, 02:43 IST

Cathay Pacific has a first-class lounge called The Pier at Hong Kong International Airport.Rachel Dube

I visited The Pier, a Cathay Pacific first-class lounge at Hong Kong International Airport.
The lounge was one of the best I've ever visited and had tons of seating, a restaurant, and a spa.

On a recent visit to Hong Kong, I visited The Pier, a Cathay Pacific first-class lounge, before my flight to New York.

The flagship lounge has a restaurant, stunning bar area, nap rooms, free WiFi, and complimentary massages. It's accessible for passengers flying first class on Cathay Pacific or another Oneworld carrier or for those with status as an Oneworld Emerald member.

Airport lounges have been touted by many as the secret to making air travel far less miserable, and with ones as nice as this I can see why.

Here's what my experience was like at The Pier, one of Cathay Pacific's first-class lounges at Hong Kong International Airport.

I didn't have to wait to get into the lounge, which felt premium as soon as I walked in.

The entrance to the lounge was sleek but inviting.Rachel Dube

My first stop was the lounge's restaurant.

The restaurant in the lounge had made-to-order options.Rachel Dube

Although I'm not typically one to order airport food, this was exceptional, and I'm glad I did.

Cocktails, specialty pasta, burgers, and more were part of the lounge menu. Rachel Dube

After eating, I explored the lounge. It was spacious and luxurious.

The hallway in the lounge was decorated with onyx stone.Rachel Dube

The lounge had two main seating spaces, and the one by the bar felt ultra cozy.

A seating space in the lounge.Rachel Dube

A fully stocked bar was at the center of one lounge, and it had eveything from coffee to cocktails.

The sleek bar served a variety of libations.Rachel Dube

Another lounge space felt like it was made for larger groups.

Another lounge seating area was better suited to groups of travelers.Rachel Dube

There were also gorgeous shower suites, complete with luxury amenities.

The shower suites were stocked with luxe amenities.Rachel Dube

My favorite part of the lounge experience was the complimentary massages.

Massages also had to be reserved with an attendant, but the process was uncomplicated. Rachel Dube

There were also day suites available.

Day suites are another lounge amenity.Rachel Dube

The bathrooms were equally as impressive.

The regular bathrooms were equally as luxe.Rachel Dube

The snack bar also felt luxurious.

There were plenty of grab-and-go items if you didn't have time to dine at the restaurant. Rachel Dube

Cathay Pacific's The Pier was easily one of the best first-class lounges I’ve ever been to.

The luxury lounge was worth the visit.Rachel Dube

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