During my Allegris round the world journey, I had an overnight layover in Bangkok. Fortunately the airport is bustling 24/7, which allowed me to do some lounge hopping. In this post I’ll be reviewing the Coral Finest Business Class Lounge (interesting name for a lounge, eh?), which is accessible with Priority Pass.
Of all the Priority Pass lounges at the airport, this is the one I was most looking forward to checking out, as this lounge is a trip down memory lane. Why? Well, the Coral Finest Business Class Lounge is in the space of the former Thai Airways First Class Lounge, which was one of my favorite lounges back in the day.
I’ve gotta say, for a Priority Pass lounge, I found this to be excellent, with comfortable seating, a huge selection of food and drinks, nice bathrooms, and even complimentary massages (though not during the hours I was visiting).
Coral Finest Business Class Lounge Bangkok location
The Coral Finest Business Class Lounge Bangkok is located in International Concourse D, on level three, near gate D1. Below is a map that gives you a sense of the terminal layout, and relative location of the various lounges.
Bangkok Airport has a layout whereby this part of the terminal basically consists of two connected “crosses,” so it can potentially be quite a distance between areas of the terminal. Lots of international airlines depart from the area near this lounge, so it should be conveniently located for many.
Note that the airport has several Coral Lounges, but only one is the “finest.” 😉
Coral Finest Business Class Lounge Bangkok hours
The Coral Finest Business Class Lounge Bangkok is open 24/7, so it was ideal in my situation, given that I was at the airport from around 2AM until 7AM.
Coral Finest Business Class Lounge Bangkok entry requirements
The Coral Finest Business Class Lounge Bangkok isn’t run by an airline. The lounge is open to Priority Pass members, with usage allowed for up to 2.5 hours. There are of course many premium credit cards offering Priority Pass™ memberships.
I believe the lounge also has an agreement with some airlines for access, but I’m not sure which, as there wasn’t much obvious signage in that regard (other than VietJet Air SkyBoss passengers getting access).
Coral Finest Business Class Lounge Bangkok seating & layout
The Coral Finest Business Class Lounge Bangkok looked familiar from the moment I walked in, despite the furniture having completely changed since the days that Thai Airways controlled this space. I’d say that this is one of the more elegant and tastefully decorated Priority Pass lounges out there.
As you enter the lounge, there are first a couple of seating areas, before you get into the main part of the lounge.
The main part of the lounge is then one large rectangular room, which has a variety of seating arrangements, including sofas, and cafe-style tables with chairs.
Along the side of the lounge, there are several semi-private rooms of sorts, some of which were blocked off. I remember these back in the day, when Thai Airways would essentially give each first class parties one of these areas. I’m not sure who can use them now, or why they’re blocked off.
Coral Finest Business Class Lounge Bangkok food & drinks
The Coral Finest Business Class Lounge Bangkok has an above average selection of food and drinks. The main buffet is close to the entrance. Even beyond the food as such, I’ve gotta give it to the lounge for the decor around the buffet. Okay, it’s all a little random, but still, it’s more effort than most lounges put into their buffet area.
The food selection in the middle of the night was extensive, and cold options included everything from salads and veggies, to cereal, to finger sandwiches, to a variety of canapés, to croissants and pastries.
There was also a large selection of hot options, including both Western and Asian dishes.
Personally I largely avoid these buffets, simply because I can’t help but wonder how long the food has been sitting out, especially when the lounge is quiet. But still, you’ve gotta respect the selection.
As far as drinks go, there were fridges with all kinds of soft drinks, water, and juice. They also had some desserts.
I was impressed by the self-serve coffee selection. The Nescafe machine was excellent, and you could even easily make your own iced lattes. That’s something you don’t often see.
There was also a decorative cart with Drury coffee and tea.
Alcohol was available from a bartender, and there was a large selection of recommended cocktails, along with beer and wine.
I found it a little tacky how there was a sign saying that you’ll be charged if you damage a glass. For that matter, there were tip jars in several places in the lounge, including at reception.
So yeah, color me impressed, especially for Priority Pass.
Coral Finest Business Class Lounge Bangkok bathrooms
The Coral Finest Business Class Lounge Bangkok has bathrooms down the hall from reception, in the opposite direction of the rest of the lounge. There are about half a dozen individual bathrooms, each with a sink, toilet, and urinal. I love these kinds of bathroom setups, especially if you want to brush your teeth, change clothing, etc.
I was also impressed that the bathrooms were constantly cleaned.
Coral Finest Business Class Lounge Bangkok massage
The Coral Finest Business Class Lounge Bangkok offers complimentary 15-minute massages, on a first come, first served basis. They’re available daily between 6AM and 12AM. Unfortunately that didn’t coincide with my visit. It’s so cool how several Priority Pass lounges in Bangkok offer complimentary massages (meanwhile Thai Airways has completely eliminated its spa, which used to offer treatments).
Coral Finest Business Class Lounge Bangkok bedrooms
So I’m not sure how exactly this is related to the lounge, but inside the lounge and to the right there are private bedrooms, marketed as The Coral’s Chambers, in partnership with Omazz (which seems to be some sort of special mattress). I asked about this at reception, and was told that they needed to be booked in advance.
Looking online, it seems there’s an email address and phone number you can contact to book these. They come at an extra cost, though I’m not sure about the pricing. The bedrooms look nice, so if someone is looking for an airside transit hotel, this could be a good option.
Bottom line
The Coral Finest Business Class Lounge Bangkok is an excellent Priority Pass lounge. It has nice decor, an extensive selection of food, bartender prepared cocktails, good machine coffee, and complimentary massages during select hours. The lounge also gets bonus points for bringing back fond memories of the Thai Airways First Class Lounge, which used to occupy this space.
While there’s a lot of lounge hopping to be done in Bangkok, I’d say this is my favorite Priority Pass lounge at the airport.
What do you make of the Coral Finest Business Class Lounge Bangkok?
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