To celebrate their 20th anniversary, Hong Kong's Plaza Premium Group has introduced a new airport lounge concept at HKIA—Plaza Premium First—near Gate 1. Here's what you need to know about the innovative new space:

1. Pay-per-use concept

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The Plaza Premium First lounge operates under a pay-per-use system (see prices below) with a wide range of best-in-class services, starting with a welcome tour from a Lounge Ambassador, refreshing TWG-made tea mocktail and 10-minute complimentary neck and shoulder massage (subject to availability). 

Of course, there's complimentary Wi-Fi, private showers with Elemis amenities and meeting rooms available for bookings.

2. Designed by Kinney Chan

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Award-winning Hong Kong interior designer Kinney Chan has created the space with the ultimate comfort of travellers in mind. Through the use of natural materials, wooden textures, soothing colours, artworks and a large forest mural, the lounge aims to transport travellers into a calm and serene environment to escape the airport hustle and bustle and help reduce the stress of travelling.

3. A lounge within a lounge

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A unique feature of Plaza Premium First is their Infinity Room, a dedicated VIP lounge space that is available for guests to rent. These Infinity Rooms can host up to 20 guests or more and is great for those who are travelling in large groups or seeking extra privacy.

4. Going Beyond Meat

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At Plaza Premium First, guest can choose from a range of delicious options such as Maine Lobster and Capellini and Traditional Marinated Goose and Egg from their table-service restaurant, Primo, to their all-you-can-eat appetiser buffet.

They've also partnered with Green Monday to be the first airport lounge in Asia to serve the revolutionary plant-based Beyond Meat burger, complete with sweet potato fries.

5. Drinks and dessert at AeroBar

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Guests can unwind at AeroBar which offers an extensive premium whisky selection by Pernod Ricard as well as a diverse list of coffee, tea and juice-based cocktails. Pair your drink with hand-sliced Bellota-Bellota Ibérico Ham or some homemade cakes from their dessert bar for the ultimate indulgence.

Plaza Premium First is priced at HK$880 for 3 hours, HK$980 for 5 hours, HK$1,080 for 8 hours and HK$1180 for 10 hours. 

Plaza Premium First, Level 6, Departures Level, Terminal 1, Hong Kong International Airport (Near Gate 1), open 24 hours, plazapremiumfirst.com

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