In the previous installment I reviewed the business class section of the Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge, while in this section I wanted to review the first class section.
SilverKris Lounge Melbourne Airport
Inside the entrance to the lounge, the first class section is to the left after you pass the reception desk.
SilverKris First Class Lounge Melbourne Airport entrance
While I was disappointed by the business class section of the lounge, the first class section was actually very nice. It was spacious and the furnishings felt more modern.
SilverKris First Class Lounge Melbourne Airport
Just inside the entrance was a dining area, which had three tables.
SilverKris First Class Lounge Melbourne Airport dining area
To the side of that was the buffet, and then the lounge featured nearly two dozen other seats. There were four rows of two seats facing a TV.
SilverKris First Class Lounge Melbourne Airport seating
SilverKris First Class Lounge Melbourne Airport seating
Then in the back there were even more swiveling leather seats in rows facing one another.
SilverKris First Class Lounge Melbourne Airport seating
SilverKris First Class Lounge Melbourne Airport seating
SilverKris First Class Lounge Melbourne Airport seating
The seating may look compact in some areas, but in reality I can’t imagine this ever fills up. I was flying a Singapore Airlines 777-300ER with four first class seats. I had the lounge to myself almost the entire time, until an hour before departure, when an Australian couple showed up.
I do wish that that the lounge had views, as it completely lacks natural light. At the same time, if they’re not going to have any views, I at least find the way that they used curtains to be tasteful.
The lounge’s buffet is back towards the entrance.
Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge Melbourne Airport buffet
The breakfast selection included cereal, fruit, yogurt, veggies, dim sum, congee, hash browns, instant noodles, toast, and ice cream.
Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge Melbourne Airport buffet
Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge Melbourne Airport buffet
Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge Melbourne Airport buffet
Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge Melbourne Airport buffet
Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge ice cream
There was also a solid selection of self serve liquor, as well as beer, wine, juice, soda, and water.
Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge Melbourne Airport liquor
Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge drinks
As you can see they had Moet & Chandon champagne on offer, which is decent, though pales in comparison to what they serve onboard. So I just hydrated with water on the ground.
Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge drinks
I was disappointed that much like the business class section they didn’t have barista made coffee, but rather had a Nespresso machine. It’s sad they couldn’t pull that off when both the Amex and Air New Zealand lounges had a proper coffee setup.
Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge coffee
One thing that sets the first class section apart is that it offers a menu, which read as follows:
I decided to try a couple of things off the menu, including the chicken satay and laksa noodle, both of which were excellent.
Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge dining
Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge dining
One thing I loved about this lounge was the service. The first class lounge had an attendant, Rosie, who was a delight. She constantly checked on me to see if I needed anything. The lounge’s chef, Peter, was also an awesome guy, and brought out my food. So the staff in this lounge are a huge asset, and often it’s little touches like this that set a lounge apart.
As far as other lounge features go, there’s a selection of magazines.
SilverKris First Class Lounge Melbourne Airport magazines
The first class section of the lounge also has separate bathrooms and shower rooms.
Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge bathrooms
Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge shower room
I spent a couple of hours in the lounge working, and then at around 9:45AM started heading to the gate, in anticipation of a 10:05AM boarding time. My flight was departing from gate 18.
Melbourne Airport terminal
I love that Melbourne Airport has huge windows, which makes it easy to admire all the beautiful planes parked at the terminal.
Melbourne Airport terminal
There were lots of heavies, including a Qantas A330, Virgin Australia 777, and of course the Singapore 777 taking me to Singapore.
Qantas A330 Melbourne Airport
Virgin Australia 777 Melbourne Airport
Singapore Airlines 777 Melbourne Airport
Sure enough boarding began at 10:10AM, exactly as scheduled. I couldn’t wait to be back onboard one of my favorite airlines.
Singapore Airlines departure gate Melbourne Airport
Singapore First Class Lounge Melbourne bottom line
Singapore Airlines offers an incredible onboard product, though typically lags when it comes to their ground experience. While the business class lounge was disappointing, the first class lounge was at least very nice. It was spacious and private, had exceptional service, and had a good selection of food, between the buffet and the a la carte options.
It’s not one of the best airport lounges and not necessarily worth arriving too early to use it, but it’s still a nice space.
If you’ve visited this lounge, what was your experience like?
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