Sydney Lounges - Qantas Business or Centurion?

[Beano]

Beer and spirits are not self serve in most DOM lounges except where there are no staff, e.g. Mackay.

 

[RealtimeY]

Food is OK with basically 1-2 options so probably on par with QF for that.

Having seen the two hot options at QF J a few days ago... I don't think that you were missing out on much. They both looked watery, only had very small bits of "matter" in them, and both had that awful plasticky sheen.

One lounge that gets overlooked a lot is the Plaza Premium and Skyteam operated by PP, which has a view outside and was comfortable enough.

QF J menu




Plaza Premium hot food options

 

[heolesgyn]

Here in SYD Amex lounge for the first time (can’t access QF as I’m flying FJ on award).

It’s a terrible lounge and I’d pay to go to the QF J lounge right now. Seating is terrible (none made for lounging) and a pretty uncomfortable way to spend three hours.

Food is OK with basically 1-2 options so probably on par with QF for that. Bar won’t do coughtails until 5pm and no spirits until 1pm. If you want a mimosa you get half sparkling and finish it yourself.

Sometimes it’s good to visit other lounges to make you appreciate what you have! (I’ll be back in the Flounge next trip out of SYD).

And, last time I tried, I couldn’t find any contact details so as to offer feedback on all the issues I experienced which resulted in one of the worst lounges I’ve ever visited..l

 

[Damo_Oz_1]

I'm flying out from SYD Int'l tomorrow. Do you have any recent experiences/updates on Amex vs. QF J lounge? Or is the general advice still to head straight to QF?

My flight leaves from Gate 53, around the corner from the Amex lounge.

 

[kangarooflyer88]

I'm flying out from SYD Int'l tomorrow. Do you have any recent experiences/updates on Amex vs. QF J lounge? Or is the general advice still to head straight to QF?

My flight leaves from Gate 53, around the corner from the Amex lounge.

Depends what you are looking for. Food? Seating? I’d argue the AmEx lounge. If you want a shower or want to have slightly more outdoor lighting and views, then Qantas Business lounge is better.

The other thing to consider is your Qantas status and where you are flying to. If it’s Gold, you are flying to somewhere other than the Americas on Qantas, and the lounge is open then I’d argue emirates is the best (it’s located beside the AmEx lounge)

 

[heolesgyn]

I'm flying out from SYD Int'l tomorrow. Do you have any recent experiences/updates on Amex vs. QF J lounge? Or is the general advice still to head straight to QF?

My flight leaves from Gate 53, around the corner from the Amex lounge.

I used AMEX Centurion a couple of times last year and found it unbearable. However, if you’re not bothered about out-of-control children whose parents don’t give a toss about anyone else and ‘musac’ which doesn’t fit well with a relaxing atmosphere, then go for it. The public space was better…
Having said all that, it may have improved since then, but I wouldn’t return.

 

[Beano]

Depends what you are looking for. Food? Seating? I’d argue the AmEx lounge. If you want a shower or want to have slightly more outdoor lighting and views, then Qantas Business lounge is better.

The other thing to consider is your Qantas status and where you are flying to. If it’s Gold, you are flying to somewhere other than the Americas on Qantas, and the lounge is open then I’d argue emirates is the best (it’s located beside the AmEx lounge)

Emirates is my option if leaving on a Qantas flight from the 50s and 60s gates, and you have the status. Not much of an outside view but the seating, food and drink are excellent.

 

[justinbrett]

Depends what you are looking for. Food? Seating? I’d argue the AmEx lounge. If you want a shower or want to have slightly more outdoor lighting and views, then Qantas Business lounge is better.

You left out alcohol. Don’t go to Amex if you like to drink. QF is much better.

 

[kangarooflyer88]

You left out alcohol. Don’t go to Amex if you like to drink. QF is much better.

You’re right at the Centurion lounge you’re served by a bartender who manages your boozing experience. Then again, if OP does have access to the Emirates lounge it is better than the QF J lounge as it’s self pour and it’s top shelf liquor. None of this Australian champagne nonsense.