Review: The Pier Business Class Lounge by Cathay Pacific

Before setting off on my return journey from Hong Kong to North America with Cathay Pacific business class, I took some time to visit The Pier Business Class Lounge.

The Pier is only one of many lounges that Cathay Pacific offers at its home airport in Hong Kong. A few years ago, I had the pleasure of visiting the The Pier First Class Lounge, and I was intrigued to explore the business class section this time around. 

The Pier Business Class Lounge by Cathay Pacific – Access

The Pier Business Class Lounge lives just beyond The Pier First Class Lounge, situated near Gate 65, whereas the latter is situated closer to Gate 62.

The lounge is accessible by passengers who hold Cathay Pacific or Oneworld business class tickets, with no guest allowance.

Marco Polo Diamond members are granted lounge access for themselves and two accompanying guests, while Gold members can enter with one guest, and Silver members have only individual access.

Oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members are allowed one guest, regardless of the cabin class they are travelling in.

Upon descending the escalators and turning left, you’ll encounter a set of check-in desks that evoke the feeling of checking into a hotel rather than an airport lounge. Here, I handed my boarding pass to the associate, who promptly granted me access to the lounge.

The Pier Business Class Lounge by Cathay Pacific – Seating

The Pier Business Class Lounge is a sprawling airport lounge. With over 3,306 square metres and accommodating over 500 passengers, it’s the largest lounge in Cathay Pacific’s network.

The lounge was designed to reflect the city of Hong Kong, and showcases a blend of modern and traditional elements with a warm ambience.

High-quality natural materials like limestone and cherry wood furnish the space, and are further accentuated by the careful placement of lush greenery and soft lighting.

Moreover, lightweight partitions and timber screens are strategically placed throughout the lounge to divide the space into separate sections without compromising the lounge’s open and inviting feel.

Upon entering the lounge, a split hallway greeted me. To the left are the main seating and dining areas within a series of interconnected…