By Devashree Sanghvi, Thecrazyindianfoodie.
Emanating a sense of elegance, grandeur and pure sophistication, the spectacular Concorde Room by British Airways at London Heathrow Terminal 5 is the epitome of luxury.
British Airways Concorde Room at Heathrow Terminal 5.
This is one of the finest airport lounges I have paid a visit to and my 6-hour long layover in London, before my flight to Mumbai was well spent in this exquisite first-class lounge that feels more like a luxury hotel.
Accessible exclusively to British Airways First Class passengers, the Concorde Room is the perfect place to relax, rejuvenate and pamper yourself in the lap of luxury.
The Concorde room is the perfect place to spend a long layover in London.
Craft fully equipped with state of the art facilities like a remarkable terrace overlooking the terminal, spacious private cabanas, a high-end restaurant, a flagship bar, handwoven upholstery, an exclusive business suite, delicious food and beverages as well as impeccable service, the British Airways Concorde Room is truly exemplary.
The Concorde Room is the epitome of luxury!
As soon as I walked into this beautiful lounge I was greeted by opulent upholstery studded with the finest of Osborne and Little fabrics, an elegant oak wood flooring, magnificent chandeliers, gorgeous lighting from Porta Romana, chic tables from Boss design and a classic piano in the lobby adding to the grandeur of the experience.
Fine, luxurious upholstery at The Concorde Room.
The service is flawless and the attentive British Airways staff made me feel welcome and at home with their attention to detail and personalized care.
Impeccable service with a personal touch.
Being a British Airways first-class passenger, I also had access to the lovely Elemis Spa where I pampered my senses with a complimentary facial/foot massage that one can pre-book up to 28 days in advance. They used the finest of products from Clarins and professional techniques to make me feel completely relaxed before a long flight.
Elemis Spa at Heathrow Terminal 5.
After a refreshing spa treatment, you can head back to the comfort of the Concorde room and treat yourself to a good meal, a short nap or a drink from the beautiful bar.
My favourite part of the Concorde Room is definitely the outstanding terrace area overlooking the airstrip and areas of Heathrow Terminal 5. It has stunning, chic interiors with a contemporary design and inviting upholstery.
Terrace Area at The Concorde Room, my favourite part of the lounge.
Gorgeous, chic interiors.
I thoroughly enjoyed the massive afternoon tea spread at the terrace with a choice of exquisite teas, handmade sandwiches, delicate desserts, melt in your mouth scones and jams with fine champagne.
Afternoon tea spread at the Concorde room.
Handmade sandwiches, pastries and more.
The cosy day chairs on the chairs are the perfect spot to relax, watch the planes go by or take a short nap. This felt like being in a resort rather than an airport lounge and was definitely a highlight of my experience. You can also sit here and order from a huge ala carte menu or head over to the restaurant for a hearty meal.
Cosy day chairs at the terrace looking over the airstrip.
Perfect spot to relax and watch the planes go by.
The Concorde Room is studded with a state-of-the-art restaurant that has private dining booths offering you privacy and comfort over a delightful meal. The menu is wide and they have a lot of vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options too which you can choose from.
I absolutely loved the handmade tortellini pasta stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese, served on a bed of a warm butter sauce.
Handmade Tortellini from the Concorde Room restaurant.
After a heart-warmingly delicious meal, I made my way to the gorgeous, well-stocked bar complete with the finest and most exquisite liqueurs, wines and beverages from all over the world. I was stoked to see and try prestigious champagnes like the Laurent–Perrier Grand Siècle making the British Airways Concorde Room one of the most luxurious first-class lounges in the world.
The spectacular, well-stocked bar at The Concorde Room.
Some of the wines served at the Concorde Room Bar.
A unique feature of the Concorde Room are the en suite cabanas fully equipped with a private day bed, spacious washroom, TV and on-call service. This offers you privacy and comfort before your flight. These cabanas can be booked in advance too.
Cabanas at The Concorde Room.
I spent the rest of my time working out of the business area of the lounge and the time just flew by.
Perfect workspace before your flight.
Overall I had an unforgettable experience at the British Airways Concorde Room that is truly the epitome of luxury travel.
Read all about my previous experiences with British Airways Club World and British Airways World Traveller plus too.
How to get to the Concorde Room at Heathrow Terminal 5 : You can access the lounge directly after the first class security gate or from the main entrance on the first floor in front of the other first class lounge.
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This looks like a state of the art airport lounge. Cant wait to be able to travel again to the UK soon.
Dear Paras,
It is one of the best airport lounges I have visited. The UK is open to quarantine free travel now if you have both doses of Covishield.