Quick Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Business Class Lounge Hong Kong
- tillman08
- Sep 9, 2024
- 4 min read
Updated: May 13
Intro
This post has been updated as of May 13th, 2025.
Following a disappointment at the Plaza Premium First Lounge in Hong Kong, I decided to leave a bit earlier than boarding to check out the Singapore Airlines Business Class Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport.
For starters, wow, this lounge is just so much better than the other Star Alliance lounges (because how many are there, ha) at Hong Kong airport. For one, it actually has air conditioning! Along with the fact that there is barista coffee, lots of sleek seating, and it didn't suffer from overcrowding, this is where I am visiting next time instead. However, it's nowhere near the means of a great lounge for Singapore Airlines standards, just sheerly due to size.
Access+ Location
In terms of location, the Singapore Airlines SilverKris lounge is located near gate 5 in Terminal 1. It's pretty easy to find, just make sure you are on the opposite side of Terminal 1 to the Plaza Premium Lounge 😅.
Note: If you are flying United Polaris, you have access to the Sapphire Lounge in Terminal 2.
Access is limited to people who meet the qualifying requirements:
Star Alliance Gold and above through a Star Alliance Carrier
Business Class passengers on outbound flights through a Star Alliance Carrier
Please note that Singapore Airlines isn't as lenient as other airlines in terms of arriving in business class and departing on an economy ticket when flying with partners. When I was in London after flying Thai Airways First Class, I was rightfully denied access to the Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge.
The lounge between the following hours: 6:30 am- 8:00 pm (covering all SQ departures).
Seating
Stepping into the lounge, the first aspect you will see is a small room off to the right featuring a nice place to sit and relax. If you are looking for a quiet place in the lounge, I have never seen more than 2 people in this area over the few times I have visited. This is the spot to chill out in to take a call or get some work done.
Moving on, there is a large hallway which leads back to the main part of the lounge (passing by the First Class section on the left, which I didn’t get the chance to check out). Once you arrive, you will realize that the lounge is basically one very large room.
In the middle of the room are more sit-down dining tables, perfect for grabbing a bite right by the buffet.
However, the further you go back is when you begin to see the real Singapore Airlines Lounge vibe. They feature the classic Singapore Airlines chairs, and even further back are some more comfortable chairs to lounge around on. So yeah, Singapore ticks all of the boxes here, whether it is a private-ish cubicle you are looking for, or a place to sit down and dine, you are in good hands.
Overall, it's a nice place to relax.
Food+Drink
When you walk in, it's pretty hard to miss the beautiful bar right in front of you. Singapore Airlines Lounges are notorious for their handcrafted Singapore Slings, as well as other cocktails, and this lounge was no different.
If you are looking for something which isn't alcohol related, there are plenty of soft drinks, coffee, and different types of water (no sparkling, unlike Taipei)
Just behind the bar is where you are going to find the bar. Usually, this will consist of some local food, a western option (at the moment it is a Chicken in plum sauce), as well as dim sum, to name a few.
But, no garlic bread is available here 😭.
Amenities
Finally, you have the amenities portion of the lounge. Aside from the free and fast wifi, there are showers and bathrooms available for guests to use. The bathroom seems to be kept clean, but during peak hours, there can be a bit of a wait.
However, there are showers are immaculate, featuring great amenities, and really good water pressure. Simply see the front desk, and they will be happy to show you to one of the two shower suites.
Final Thoughts
Considering the non-Oneworld lounge situation in Hong Kong, this lounge is pretty decent. With no issues finding seats, a decent selection of food, and handcrafted drinks, it makes for a nice place to relax in before a flight. However, it's not up there with the SQ Lounges in Singapore or the one in Taipei, which are, in my opinion, a tad more elegant. At least the staff are very kind here, so I will give them that 😉.
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