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Review: GVK First Class Lounge Mumbai (BOM)

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 6, 2018November 14, 2023 1 Comment

a room with chairs and a wall covered with plants

We laugh about Emirates First Class being gaudy and pretentious, but the GVK First Class lounge in Mumbai Terminal 2 takes ostentatiousness to a whole new level. That’s a backhanded compliment, but I did enjoy this lounge.

It’s gold and ornate, a bit much for the confined space, but arguably a welcome change of scenery from the minimalist styles that usually characterize premium class airport lounges.

Even the lounge invitation presented to me by Etihad at check-in was gold.

a hand holding a yellow box

Just follow the signs to the lounge: it is easy to find.

a sign with text and arrows

a sign on the floor

a group of people standing in front of a reception desk

Inside seating:

a lobby with chairs and a large column

a room with a gold ceiling and a group of people sitting on couches

a room with chairs and a wall of plants

a room with chairs and a plant wall

a group of brown chairs in a room

a room with chairs and a table

a room with red couches and a table

a room with gold ceiling and a large chandelier

a painting on a wall

a table and chairs in a room

a lobby with a large stone wall and a large brown couch

I did not notice any a la carte dining, but later found out I totally missed a private dining area for first class passengers. That’s a bummer. I did notice the lounge included a fairly extensive buffet featuring a little something for everyone. I was saving room for my Etihad First Class flight and therefore did not eat any food.

a buffet with fruit and desserts

a group of silver containers with food on them

a buffet with food on it

a buffet table with sandwiches and dips

a chef in a restaurant

a group of bowls of fruit on a counter

a tray of desserts on a counter

a coffee machine and cups on a counter

a display case with bottles and cans of soda

a row of bowls of food on a table

An ornate bar offered beer, wine, cocktails, and freshly-made coffee.

a bar with a television and a tv

The lounge offers first class passengers a complimentary 30-mintue massage in the spa (15 minutes for business class). It was a nice back massage. But it was an annoying massage, because the massage technician was trying to upsell throughout the entire massage.

a bed in a dark room

“You want to extend to half hour sir?”

“How about extra time sir? Very good price.”

No. No thanks. If I want a longer massage, I will let you know.

“Last chance sir. You look at spa menu.”

Goodbye.

Showers and restrooms are also available.

a bathroom with a toilet and shower

a sink and mirror in a bathroom

No Etihad staff was present in the lounge nor was there an escort to the gate, which was a good 12-15 minute walk away.

CONCLUSION

This lounge is much easier showcased in pictures than it words. I liked it a lot and it is the best airport-run lounge I have ever been in. Perhaps it is a bit too ornate, but it is not a bad place to wait your flight.

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Matthew Klint

Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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1 Comment

  1. Billiken Reply
    September 6, 2018 at 1:27 pm

    Don’t arrive more than 4 hrs. before your flight. They won’t let you in.

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