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Sapphire Reserve lounge access at HKG: every lounge it opens
The Sapphire Reserve opens 5 lounges at Hong Kong International through 1 program; Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 35) in Terminal 1 is the best of them.
Details checked as recently as November 2026.
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By terminal
What the card unlocks at HKG#
The Sapphire Reserve (card page) carries three lounge benefits: Sapphire Lounge by The Club, Chase Sapphire Terrace and Priority Pass. Hong Kong International once had the first Sapphire Lounge outside the United States, but that room closed in January 2026 and is not counted. Priority Pass now does all the work and opens 5 lounges, all in Terminal 1:
- Via Priority Pass: Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 35) (Terminal 1, rated 4.8); Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 60) (Terminal 1, rated 4.7); Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 1) (Terminal 1, rated 4.6); Kyra Lounge (Gate 23) (rated 3.8); Kyra Lounge / Taste by Priceless (Gate 40) (rated 3.7)
My picks by terminal#
- Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 35): Terminal 1, Level 6 near gate 35, full bar, four showers.
- Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 60): Terminal 1 West Hall, Level 7 near gate 60, full bar, four showers, open around the clock.
- Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 1): Terminal 1 East Hall, Level 6 near gate 1, full bar, six showers, open around the clock.
Pick the Plaza Premium Lounge nearest your gate: Gate 35 for the central concourse, Gate 60 for the West Hall and Gate 1 for the East Hall, which also has the most showers. The two Kyra rooms are worth a look only when the Plaza Premium doors are queuing. Proprietary network lounges usually beat Priority Pass rooms, but with no Sapphire Lounge left here, Plaza Premium is as good as it gets for this card.
The fine print#
The annual fee is USD 795. Guest rules differ by benefit; at Hong Kong every room follows the Priority Pass guest allowance, with walk-up entry sold by the hour. A same-day boarding pass is checked at every door, and the busiest lounges cap entry when full. The Hong Kong International page lists all 20 lounges in the directory, including the Cathay Pacific lounges and the Centurion Lounge this card does not open.
How we score#
Ratings are editorial on a 1 to 5 scale. See our methodology and the 5 best lounges at HKG.
Putting this into practice#
The names I'd check against the actual boarding pass include Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 35), Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 60). I would start with the terminal and the time available after security. That turns a directory into a realistic shortlist. A lounge can be excellent and still be a poor choice for this departure if reaching it uses most of the waiting time. The location notes above should do as much work as the overall score.
The access check comes next. I'd identify the exact card, membership, status or ticket being used and read the conditions for that route into the lounge. A lounge appearing on a card's map is a starting point for that check. It is not a reason to assume every fare, guest or departure will qualify in the same way.
I would decide what I want from the stop before comparing amenities. For a meal, the food available during the actual visit matters. For work, I'd look for a suitable seat and power. For a short connection, simply finding a comfortable place near the gate may be the better result. There is little value in an amenity I cannot use.
Related reading#
Cite this article
Patrick Karsh. “Sapphire Reserve lounge access at HKG: every lounge it opens.” Lounge Frog. Published 2026-09-29. Updated 2026-11-09. https://www.loungefrog.com/cards/chase-sapphire-reserve/airports/hkg
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Quick answers
Does the Sapphire Reserve get me into a lounge at HKG?
At Hong Kong International, Lounge Frog records these potential access options: Kyra Lounge (Gate 23) (via Priority Pass; Priority Pass Select for the primary cardmember and authorized users, up to 2 guests each; $27 per extra guest.; Entry up to 3 hours before departure; max stay 3 hours), Kyra Lounge / Taste by Priceless (Gate 40) (via Priority Pass; Priority Pass Select for the primary cardmember and authorized users, up to 2 guests each; $27 per extra guest.; Entry up to 3 hours before departure), Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 1) (via Priority Pass; Priority Pass Select for the primary cardmember and authorized users, up to 2 guests each; $27 per extra guest.), Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 35) (via Priority Pass; Priority Pass Select for the primary cardmember and authorized users, up to 2 guests each; $27 per extra guest.) and Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 60) (via Priority Pass; Priority Pass Select for the primary cardmember and authorized users, up to 2 guests each; $27 per extra guest.). Entry depends on enrollment, flight, tier, guest and capacity rules; holding a card or membership alone does not guarantee entry.
Which HKG terminals have a lounge the Sapphire Reserve opens?
Terminal 1: Kyra Lounge (Gate 23), Kyra Lounge / Taste by Priceless (Gate 40), Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 1), Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 35) and Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 60).
Are there conditions or guest limits?
Kyra Lounge (Gate 23): Priority Pass Select for the primary cardmember and authorized users, up to 2 guests each; $27 per extra guest.; Entry up to 3 hours before departure; max stay 3 hours. Kyra Lounge / Taste by Priceless (Gate 40): Priority Pass Select for the primary cardmember and authorized users, up to 2 guests each; $27 per extra guest.; Entry up to 3 hours before departure. Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 1): Priority Pass Select for the primary cardmember and authorized users, up to 2 guests each; $27 per extra guest.. Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 35): Priority Pass Select for the primary cardmember and authorized users, up to 2 guests each; $27 per extra guest.. Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 60): Priority Pass Select for the primary cardmember and authorized users, up to 2 guests each; $27 per extra guest..
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