At Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, as a Star Alliance status holder or simply if you’re flying business class on a Star Alliance airline unlocks you to a handful lounges. Bangkok Airport (BKK) is one of the better airports for lounge hopping, since each lounge has a different specialty rather than one single lounge doing everything best. Discover in this post your options and what each lounge has to offer.
The lounges worth knowing
The main Star Alliance options at Bangkok include:
- Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge
- EVA Air Lounge
- Turkish Airlines Lounge
- Thai Airways’ Royal Orchid Lounge
SilverKris Lounge at Bangkok Airport
Singapore Airlines’ SilverKris Lounge is one of the most enjoyable stops if you care about drinks, snacks, and a more polished atmosphere. It is especially appealing because of the fresh coconut water, Häagen-Dazs ice cream, self-serve Asahi and Singha beer, and a staffed cocktail and mocktail bar.
That combination makes the lounge feel more premium and more fun than a standard transit lounge. It is the kind of place where you can easily spend some time without feeling rushed, especially if you want to start your trip with a proper drink or dessert.
The biggest disadvantage of this lounge is the size. Due to its size, it can get packed very quickly.
EVA Air Lounge at Bangkok Airport
EVA Air is the best lounge to choose if your priority is a shower. It is known for shower suites and L’OCCITANE amenities, which make it a very practical stop before a long flight and when you’re in need of a shower with premium shower products. If you have just arrived from another flight or want to freshen up before heading onward, EVA Air is the lounge that solves that problem best.
It is also a good lounge for a quick reset between flights. Even if you do not plan to stay long, a shower and a quiet pause can make a huge difference on a long travel day.
The lounge has some good food options as well as ice-cream.
Turkish Airlines Lounge at Bangkok Airport
Turkish Airlines is one of the most distinctive lounges in Bangkok because it combines Middle-Eastern food with a massage service. That alone makes it stand out from most other Star Alliance lounges in BKK airport.
The food is solid, but the real highlight is the complimentary massage.
If you have extra time in the airport, Turkish Airlines is a very good place to stop by during your layover. I myself go there for a nice cup of Turkish Tea and the complimentary massage.
Thai Orchid Lounge at Bangkok Airport (Flagship Lounge)
The Royal Orchid Lounge is the Thai Airways lounge to prioritize. It is generally the better Thai lounge in the main terminal area and is the one you should pick if you want the strongest all-around lounge experience at BKK airport.
This lounge matters because Thai Airways is the home carrier and thus it is a Flagship lounge. What makes it worth mentioning in a blog post is not just that it exists, but that it is the lounge you should seek out if you only have time for one. In a lounge-hopping article, that distinction is important. The lounge itself is huge so capacity concerns are limited compared to the other lounges and you’ll have the biggest selection of Asian food within this lounge. In addition, it basically has everything you need in one lounge combined.
For Thai Airways business class passengers, the standout feature is not only the lounge itself but also the adjacent Royal Orchid Spa, which offers complimentary treatments for eligible departing Thai Airways premium passengers. Business class passengers are generally eligible for a 30-minute neck-and-shoulder or foot massage, while first class passengers receive a 60-minute full-body treatment. This is a whole more generous than the massage offered at the Turkish Airlines Lounge.
Summary & Conclusion
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi is a great Star Alliance airport for lounge hopping because each lounge has its own strength. SilverKris is best for drinks and dessert, EVA Air for showers, Turkish for food and massage, and Thai Orchid for the most complete flagship experience.
If you have the time, the best approach is to visit the lounge that matches what you need most. That is what makes BKK especially worthwhile for Star Alliance status holders and business class passengers.
