| THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT This lounge is less good than the Chase Sapphire Lounge it replaces, though features more varied seating than the other Kyra lounge, with good workstations, an above-average food spread, and a tended bar with cocktails | 4.0 |
In January 2026, Kyra Lounge opened a second facility at Hong Kong Airport. Kyra Lounge is a brand operated by U.S.-based lounge network The Club, though the only two existing Kyra Lounge properties are currently in Hong Kong Airport. I visited the first Kyra Lounge in August 2024, and I was curious to see how this lounge would compare.
The Kyra Lounge isn’t a space that opened from scratch. This space was converted from the Chase Sapphire Lounge Hong Kong (which was also operated by The Club), an expansive lounge that featured extensive seating and a-la-carte catering. Both have been pared back in the new Kyra Lounge, so unfortunately I consider this to be a bit of a downgrade. However, objectively speaking this is still a good contract lounge. I’d say both of the Kyra Lounge spaces are neck-and-neck – this lounge has much more varied seating (and has the leg up especially if you’re trying to work, as there are call booths and workstations), though the other lounge does have nicer decor and tarmac views, and is marginally quieter as it’s not “open air” to the terminal.
Here’s my review of the space, including the seating and atmosphere, catering, and other facilities.
Kyra Lounge (Gate 40) Hong Kong Access and Opening Hours
The Kyra Lounge is open from 6 AM to 12 AM every day, covering most departures out of Hong Kong Airport. The lounge is accessible to Priority Pass passengers, LoungeKey members, Venture X cardholders, and AmEx Platinum cardholders. In my case, my AmEx Gold Card gave me Priority Pass access, which I used to enter this lounge.
Kyra Lounge (Gate 40) Hong Kong Location and Entrance
The Kyra Lounge is located by Gate 40, by the lounge complex that also houses the United Club, Emirates lounge, AmEx Centurion lounge, Plaza Premium lounge, etc..
Kyra Lounge Hong Kong (Gate 40) Entrance
I was easily scanned in using my Priority Pass subscription, and was able to enter the lounge.
Kyra Lounge (Gate 40) Hong Kong Seating and Atmosphere
The Kyra Lounge features much of the same seating the Chase Sapphire lounge featured, just with new upholstery. Once turning right, there’s a canteen area, featuring communal restaurant-style seating (complete with the same “please enjoy” neon sign that the Chase Sapphire lounge used to have).
Kyra Lounge Hong Kong (Gate 40) Seating
Natural light is aplenty in this lounge, as it’s “open air” to the rest of the terminal. You won’t have unobstructed views of the planes outside, though (though the tarmac views are still pretty nice).
Kyra Lounge Hong Kong (Gate 40) Tarmac Views
On the other side you’ll find some overflow restaurant seating, as well as a communal table.
Kyra Lounge Hong Kong (Gate 40) Seating
The Kyra Lounge retained the bar by this area, and there are some beers on tap, as well as an exciting cocktail menu (more on that later). There are a couple of seats by the bar, as well as armchairs facing each other over short tables.
Kyra Lounge Hong Kong (Gate 40) Bar Area
Once passing through the bar area, there’s a fancy little sofa of sorts (which acts more as a display than a comfy place to sit). There are also comfortable bucket chairs, as well as a faux fireplace.
Kyra Lounge Hong Kong (Gate 40) Seating
Much of the seating in this area has been upholstered with bright orange and tan hues, which is a bold selection.
Kyra Lounge Hong Kong (Gate 40) Seating
This back section of the lounge was the quietest area, and I had it to myself for the duration that I was here, consistent with my experience back when the lounge was branded as a Chase Sapphire lounge. Here, there were some high tables of six that served as workstations, along with lamps and power ports.
Kyra Lounge Hong Kong (Gate 40) Seating
In the section that was furthest back, there were some pods designed for working, complete with power ports as well.
Kyra Lounge Hong Kong (Gate 40) Seating Area
There were some pods with smaller tables, as well as proper desks for working.
I always appreciate when a lounge has a proper work setup, and this was no exception. This space is what gives this Kyra Lounge a leg up over their other facility at the airport, by gate 23, in my opinion. There’s more varied seating in general, and the work setup here is much better than at the other facility. However, some might find the other lounge to be more intimate (as it’s not open to the rest of the terminal), so it’s each to their own.
Kyra Lounge Hong Kong (Gate 40) Seating
Once you see a little graveyard of unused chairs, you’ll know that you’ve gone to a dead end of the lounge, so do head back.
Kyra Lounge Hong Kong (Gate 40) Seating Storage Area
Back when the lounge was branded as a Chase Sapphire lounge, there was an area on the other side of the dining area that featured some creative seating. This area has since been decommissioned, sadly – it’s been handed over to Taste by Priceless, a new Mastercard restaurant concept.
Kyra Lounge Hong Kong (Gate 40) End of Lounge
While there wasn’t as much seating as what you’d see at the old Chase Sapphire lounge, I still found the seating available at the Kyra Lounge to be among the better end of what you’ll get from a Priority Pass lounge. There was plenty of seating that was well set-up for various purposes including eating and working, and the lounge itself is still a decent size, even after the loss of the seating area beyond the dining hall.
Kyra Lounge (Gate 40) Hong Kong Food and Beverage
The biggest downgrade between the Chase Sapphire Lounge and the Kyra Lounge has got to be the food and beverage selection. That’s not to say that the Kyra Lounge had an underwhelming selection – though the Chase Sapphire Lounge had some of the best a-la-carte dining I’ve ever seen at a Priority Pass lounge, and this was nixed during the switchover.
The food spread was still on the enticing side, particularly for a Priority Pass lounge. It featured hot options such as siu mai, Hong Kong-style fried fish fillet, Japanese stir fried mushrooms and vegetables, and bolognese conchiglioni.
Kyra Lounge Hong Kong (Gate 40) Food Spread
There were also individually plated pots of baked pork chop rice, as well as a creamy soup.
Kyra Lounge Hong Kong (Gate 40) Food Spread
Cold options were aplenty as well, featuring deli meat, various salads, and cheesecake bites.
Kyra Lounge Hong Kong (Gate 40) Food Spread
In terms of drinks, there were some juices near the entrance, though I’d probably head straight for one of the cocktails (or mocktails) on offer instead.
Kyra Lounge Hong Kong (Gate 40) Drinks
Unfortunately even the bar doesn’t have barista coffee, so if you’d like coffee, you’re stuck with one of these machines.
Kyra Lounge Hong Kong (Gate 40) Coffee Machine
While this isn’t as good a selection of food as I remember from the Chase Sapphire lounge, it’s still a pretty good selection for a contract lounge. The selection wasn’t huge, but the food served was high quality.
Kyra Lounge (Gate 40) Hong Kong Bar
If there’s one thing I remember from the Kyra Lounge on the other side of the airport, it’s their creative cocktail selection, so I was happy to see the same selection available here. There were two beers on tap, three cocktails, and three mocktails. The cocktails and mocktails had some local influence to it (such as ginger syrup, common in Hong Kong-style desserts, lychees, and jasmine tea), which I liked – I’m sure the
Kyra Lounge Hong Kong (Gate 40) Cocktails
I had a Kowloon Sunrise. While simple, it was refreshing after a long flight over from Auckland.
Kyra Lounge Hong Kong (Gate 40) Cocktail – Kowloon Sunrise
I was quite pleased that a bar was available here. I would’ve wished they had a better coffee selection (to complement a high-effort drinks selection), though appreciate this is already above average for a contract lounge.
Kyra Lounge (Gate 40) Hong Kong Facilities
In terms of other facilities, the lounge features a few call booths, which are always convenient, especially given the level of business traffic out of Hong Kong Airport.
Kyra Lounge Hong Kong (Gate 40) Phone Booth
The lounge has its own bathrooms, though sadly no showers. The neighbouring Plaza Premium Lounge and AmEx Centurion Lounge does have showers, though expect a wait – in this case they were both quoting a wait time of 2-3 hours, which was longer than my layover.
Conclusion: Kyra Lounge (Gate 40) Hong Kong
I like the Kyra Lounge brand, and think that this is a nice addition to the lounge located by gate 23. I’d say that the lounge by gate 23 is a bit more modern with better tarmac views (and more quiet, as it’s not “open air” to the terminal), though the seating here is much more varied, particularly if you’re looking to work. I like the tended bar with cocktails here, and the food options aren’t bad at all for a contract lounge.
This is a cut back from the Chase Sapphire Lounge that used to occupy this space, given that it’s smaller (and part of the seating has been cut off for another lounge), and we lost the a-la-carte menu in the rebranding process. The Chase Sapphire Lounge was one of the best lounges accessible to Priority Pass, whereas I’d consider this lounge to be just “very good”. However, this is still a good Priority Pass option, and I wouldn’t hesitate to drop by, particularly if I didn’t have a capped number of Priority Pass visits per year.
