{"id":534865,"date":"2025-09-17T10:46:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T00:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/?p=534865"},"modified":"2025-09-17T22:11:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T12:11:06","slug":"qantas-singapore-first-lounge-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/qantas-singapore-first-lounge-review","title":{"rendered":"Qantas&#8217; Best Lounge Isn&#8217;t Even In Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For decades, Qantas has positioned its First lounges in Sydney and Melbourne as the pinnacle of the flying experience, marble-clad temples to frequent flyer status and international prestige.<\/p><p>But walk through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.changiairport.com\/en\/at-changi\/terminal-guides\/terminal-1.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Changi\u2019s Terminal 1<\/a> and you\u2019ll discover that Qantas\u2019 best lounge isn\u2019t in Australia at all. The <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qantas.com\/au\/en\/qantas-experience\/at-the-airport\/airport-lounges\/all-qantas-airport-lounges\/singapore-international-first-lounge.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Qantas First Lounge Singapore<\/a><\/strong> is where the airline finally gets everything right: design, dining, service, and atmosphere.<\/p><p>We had the chance to experience it <strong>twice this year<\/strong>: first on the way to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/watches\/best-watches-wonders-2025\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Geneva for Watches &amp; Wonders<\/a>, and again for a European holiday where <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/british-airways-777-300er-business-class-review\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">we flew out on British Airways<\/a> but came home on a Qantas leg. Both visits cemented the same conclusion, this isn\u2019t just Qantas\u2019 best lounge outside Australia, it may well be its best, full stop.<\/p><p>It\u2019s not just a pit stop on the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kangaroo_Route\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kangaroo Route<\/a>. This lounge feels like a deliberate statement; Qantas proving it can compete with the likes of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/cathay-pacific-the-pier-business-review\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cathay\u2019s The Pier in Hong Kong<\/a> or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qatarairways.com\/en-au\/lounges\/al-safwa-lounge.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Qatar\u2019s Al Safwa<\/a> in Doha, while still keeping its own Australian identity intact.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-352719318\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1069801760 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1069801760 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[300,250],[320,100],[320,180],[336,280],[640,360]],\"incontent-352719318\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1069801760.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-352719318\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1069801760);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"content-subscribe\">\n        <div class=\"subscribe-box\">\n            <p class=\"subscribe-title\">Curated news for men, <br\/>delivered to your inbox.<\/p>\n            <form class=\"subscribe-form\" method=\"POST\">\n                <div class=\"subscribe-input\">\n                    <label class=\"screen-reader-text\" for=\"subscribe-email\">Email:<\/label>\n                    <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" id=\"subscribe-email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email\" required class=\"form-control\" autocomplete=\"on\" \/>\n                    <button type=\"submit\" class=\"button button-primary subscribe-button\">Sign Up<\/button>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"source\" value=\"article\" \/>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"_wpnonce\" name=\"_wpnonce\" value=\"e2df992756\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/534865\" \/>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"form-result\"><\/div>\n            <\/form>\n            <p class=\"subscribe-copy\">Join the DMARGE newsletter \u2014 Be the first to receive the latest news and exclusive stories on style, travel, luxury, cars, and watches. Straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p>For status-hungry frequent flyers, it\u2019s almost worth planning your itinerary just to pass through Singapore.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-location-amp-first-impressions\">Location &amp; First Impressions<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_180545-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-534872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_180545-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_180545-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_180545-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_180545-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_180545-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Luc Wiesman<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The lounge sits upstairs in Terminal 1, tucked discreetly near the D-gates. Unlike the cavernous Qantas Business Lounge next door, this space is smaller just 1,000 square metres with seating for around 240.<\/p><p>It\u2019s intimate without being cramped, a deliberate contrast to the sprawling feel of Sydney\u2019s flagship lounge. The entrance is subtle, marked by warm timber panelling rather than flashing signage.<\/p><p>You\u2019re immediately greeted by staff who already know whether you\u2019re connecting from Perth, Brisbane, or one of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/qantas-a380-business-class-review\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flagship A380 service<\/a>s from Sydney and Melbourne. That familiarity is part of the experience service that begins before you\u2019ve even sat down.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1583263040\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_263397357 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_263397357 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1583263040\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_263397357.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1583263040\");});};adsQueue.push(load_263397357);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-david-caon-s-signature-design-amp-ambience\">David Caon\u2019s Signature Design &amp; Ambience<\/h2><p>The Singapore lounge is the work of David Caon, Qantas\u2019 long-time design collaborator, working with Akin Atelier. Caon is also responsible for the interiors of the A380 cabin refresh, and his design language runs through every detail here: Carrara marble, oak, and brass softened by warm lighting and low lines. It feels considered, calm, and unapologetically premium.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-534874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Luc Wiesman<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>One of the cleverest touches is the use of artificial skylights. The lounge has no natural windows, but instead of leaving you in a bunker, Caon installed illuminated ceiling panels that replicate daylight. It\u2019s a simple idea executed brilliantly \u2014 lifting the mood of the space and disguising the fact you\u2019re sitting in the middle of an airport terminal.<\/p><p>The lounge is zoned with real precision: dining at the rear, casual lounge chairs scattered in clusters, long communal tables for work, and semi-private booths for those who want to hide away. Where Sydney\u2019s First Lounge is about spectacle, Singapore is about intimacy.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-neil-perry-s-signature-touch-of-singapore-flavours\">Neil Perry\u2019s Signature Touch Of Singapore Flavours<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_170829-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-534868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_170829-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_170829-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_170829-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_170829-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_170829-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Luc Wiesman<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The defining feature of every <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/is-this-the-worlds-best-airline-lounge\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Qantas First Lounge<\/a> is its Neil Perry menu. For more than 20 years, Perry has set the tone for the airline\u2019s food program, and in Singapore his East-meets-West style is perfectly at home.<\/p><p>Forget buffets. Everything here is plated \u00e0 la carte, delivered by attentive staff with the polish of a fine dining restaurant.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-468681348\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_675716868 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_675716868 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-468681348\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_675716868.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-468681348\");});};adsQueue.push(load_675716868);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>The salt and pepper squid, a cult favourite since the 1990s is a staple, but the local signatures shine brightest: crayfish laksa, wok-fried black pepper beef, and banana fritters with gula melaka ice cream.<\/p><p>The wine list leans heavily on Australian producers, balanced by Champagne and cocktails that actually feel curated rather than generic. And yes, the coffee is barista-made an essential for any Qantas frequent flyer.<\/p><p>Compared to Sydney or Melbourne, where menus now feel slightly predictable, Singapore\u2019s offering is sharper and more in tune with its setting. It feels less like a lounge menu and more like a proper restaurant in the middle of Changi.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-672302182\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_150149699 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_150149699 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-672302182\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_150149699.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-672302182\");});};adsQueue.push(load_150149699);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-drinks-amp-cocktail-culture-reigns-supreme\">Drinks &amp; Cocktail Culture Reigns Supreme<\/h2><p>While Sydney is famous for its Champagne rivers and Melbourne for its long wine pours, Singapore takes a more balanced approach.<\/p><p>The bar here feels like it was designed for travellers who want to savour the night. Light spritzes and gin-based cocktails dominate, paired cleverly with the Asian-leaning menu.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-352888680\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1636804552 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1636804552 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-352888680\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1636804552.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-352888680\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1636804552);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>It\u2019s a small difference, but it\u2019s part of what makes the lounge feel tuned to its environment. Where Sydney is brash and theatrical, Singapore is nuanced \u2014 a better fit for the evening A380 departures to Australia.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-traveller-amenities\">Traveller Amenities<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_175307-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-534871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_175307-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_175307-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_175307-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_175307-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_175307-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Luc Wiesman<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>There are nine shower suites, and they\u2019re some of the best you\u2019ll find in any First Lounge. (I did manage to get a selfie but I will save your from the soapie horror.)<\/p><p>Think rainfall heads, stone-tiled walls, and shelves stocked with LaGaia Unedited products. They\u2019re more spa than cubicle, with enough room to unpack a carry-on and reset properly before a long flight.<\/p><p>During peak departures you might face a short wait, but once inside, it feels like your own private sanctuary. Coming off a Perth\u2013Singapore hop or heading into a 14-hour leg to London, it\u2019s the difference between endurance and enjoyment. <\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-933847858\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_285670587 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_285670587 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-933847858\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_285670587.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-933847858\");});};adsQueue.push(load_285670587);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>They will give you a little buzzer much like an RSL when your Parmie is ready, it will buzz and your time for a glorious transit shower will be upon you. <\/p><p>WiFi is quick, power outlets are everywhere, and the seating is designed for comfort first. Unlike Emirates\u2019 Dubai palaces or Qatar\u2019s over-engineered Al Safwa, you won\u2019t find spas or private suites here. But for a lounge where most guests spend three hours at most, the amenities hit the mark.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-gets-in-qantas-status-amp-access\">Who Gets In: Qantas Status &amp; Access<\/h3><p>The exclusivity of the Singapore lounge is what gives it its polish. Access is limited to:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/qantas-first-class-a380-review\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Qantas First Class<\/a> passengers \u2014 mostly those on the A380s between Sydney, Melbourne, and London.<\/li><li>oneworld Emerald status holders \u2014 Qantas Platinum and Platinum One members, along with top-tier elites from partner airlines.<\/li><li>Partner airline First Class passengers on oneworld carriers.<\/li><\/ul><p>Golds and Business Class passengers are shunted to the larger Qantas International Business Lounge next door. That space is functional, bright, and busy but it doesn\u2019t deliver the same sense of occasion.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1302619661\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_55868536 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_55868536 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1302619661\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_55868536.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1302619661\");});};adsQueue.push(load_55868536);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>The narrower entry criteria mean the First Lounge rarely feels chaotic. In Sydney, Platinum members often swamp the space before evening departures. <\/p><p>In Singapore, it feels more measured, and the staff can deliver more personalised service as a result.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-comparisons-to-other-qantas-lounges\">Comparisons To Other Qantas Lounges<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/qantas-first-lounge-sydney.jpg\" alt=\"qantas first lounge sydney\" class=\"wp-image-521060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/qantas-first-lounge-sydney.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/qantas-first-lounge-sydney-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/qantas-first-lounge-sydney-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/qantas-first-lounge-sydney-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/qantas-first-lounge-sydney-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Qantas First Lounge Sydney Photo: ET<\/figcaption><\/figure><p><strong>Sydney First Lounge<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/is-this-the-worlds-best-airline-lounge\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sydney wins on drama<\/a> with its soaring glass tarmac views. But during peak waves, food and service can feel stretched. Singapore swaps spectacle for intimacy \u2014 and nails it.<\/p><p><strong>Melbourne First Lounge<\/strong>: Melbourne is essentially Sydney\u2019s smaller sibling, with fewer seats and less buzz. Singapore comfortably outclasses it for food and atmosphere.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-743704036\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_832574865 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_832574865 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-743704036\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_832574865.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-743704036\");});};adsQueue.push(load_832574865);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/cathay-pacific-the-pier-business-review\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cathay Pacific The Pier, Hong Kong:<\/a><\/strong> The Pier\u2019s tea room ambience is unmatched, but Qantas Singapore runs it close on dining and beats it for service consistency.<\/p><p><strong>Singapore Airlines Private Room, Changi:<\/strong> The Private Room feels grand, polished, and very Singaporean. Qantas wins on individuality, thanks to Neil Perry\u2019s menu and Caon\u2019s boutique design.<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/emirates-first-class-lounge-dubai-review\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emirates First Lounge, Dubai:<\/a> Emirates has scale and theatre \u2014 a lounge that literally spans an entire concourse. But it\u2019s impersonal. Qantas Singapore feels more like a home away from home.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1887242781\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1594758766 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1594758766 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1887242781\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1594758766.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1887242781\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1594758766);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aircraft-connections-are-a-breeze\">Aircraft Connections Are A Breeze<\/h2><p>The lounge is designed around Qantas\u2019 A380 operations, which dominate the late-night bank of departures from Changi. The aircraft themselves have been refreshed with new First suites and improved Business cabins, so the lounge feels like an extension of the onboard experience.<\/p><p>Even when you\u2019re flying a Dreamliner to Brisbane or Perth, it still feels like a treat. Qantas has created a lounge that sometimes exceeds the aircraft it serves.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1933082516\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1092194026 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1092194026 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1933082516\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1092194026.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1933082516\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1092194026);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>If you\u2019re flying first class with Qantas you will have your own conceirge who will escort you to your gate. Win!<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dmarge-travel-hacks-amp-insider-tips\">DMARGE Travel Hacks &amp; Insider Tips<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The lounge shines during the evening Qantas A380 departures to Sydney, Melbourne, and London. Arrive early and enjoy a proper meal rather than rushing through.<\/li><li>If you\u2019re connecting from Perth or Brisbane on a Dreamliner, aim for midday. The lounge is almost empty, giving you a private dining-room feel.<\/li><li>Platinum status isn\u2019t just about the extra baggage allowance. This lounge is where the investment pays dividends, particularly if you travel often through Asia.<\/li><li>The laksa and squid are essential orders, but the dessert menu is the real sleeper. Order the banana fritters \u2014 you\u2019ll thank yourself somewhere over the Indian Ocean.<\/li><li>Shower strategy: If you\u2019re landing from Australia and connecting onwards, head to the showers immediately before the evening wave builds. They\u2019re worth the wait, but smarter to beat the rush.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t confuse it with Business: The Business Lounge next door is fine, but once you\u2019ve had Singapore First, you\u2019ll never look at it the same way again. If you have the status, use it.<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-final-thoughts\">Our Final Thoughts\u2026<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_180545-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-534872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_180545-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_180545-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_180545-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_180545-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250409_180545-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Luc Wiesman<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The Qantas First Lounge Singapore is Qantas\u2019 most complete lounge experience. The showers are world-class, the fake skylights disguise its lack of windows, and David Caon\u2019s design gives the whole space a boutique feel that elevates it above its Australian siblings.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re Platinum, Platinum One, or lucky enough to hold a First ticket, this is the lounge you\u2019ll look forward to most on the Kangaroo Route.<\/p><p>For everyone else, the Business Lounge will get you through a layover, but it won\u2019t feel anywhere near as special.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The most sublime stopover on the Flying Kangaroo&#8217;s roo-tes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":534876,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_stopmodifiedupdate":false,"_modified_date":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[237],"tags":[],"coauthors":[146525],"class_list":{"0":"post-534865","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/534865","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=534865"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/534865\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":534884,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/534865\/revisions\/534884"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/534876"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=534865"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=534865"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=534865"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=534865"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}