The Qantas First Lounge at Sydney's international terminal is a very nice place to wait for your flight. Like most Elite Lounges I've visited, there are self serve coffee/tea/snack stations. Unlike most, there is no buffet or self serve bar. There is an attentive staff that take your food/drink order off a very nice selection on their menu. Both menus highlight Australian produced food and wines. Very nice! The lounge is large and sirs over the Qantas gates, so its easy to see when your plane is at the gate. They also use the archaic mechanical flight screen that gives a delightful click-click-clack every time it updates. Guaranteed to bring back delightful memories for us older travelers! read more

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What an awesome experience at the lounge this time round. Anna is amazing. She greeted us at the front entrance and was kind to inform us at a high level, the One World perks. We entered the lounge and the deco was awesome. Escalator up we did another round of check in and were guided towards the seating area. You can choose to sit anyone but those who would prefer to eat get seated in a reserved area for food. We sat in the casual area for some coffee and champagne and then later decided to eat. We had a full meal of options to choose from. They have an open kitchen and the variety did not disappoint. I had the corn soup and fish with veggies which was good. We also had lamb and fries which did not disappoint. Lounge has a great variety of wine and champagne. If you have a lot of time you can use their Spa. The lounge itself is very clean, and everyone here is very friendly and helpful. Location is awesome as well. View of plane landing and taking off. Our gate was below us so we could see our plane landing. This was our third time using the lounge at Sydney airport and was the best experience. read more

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No wonder this first class lounge is rated as a top world lounge. First, you are greeted at the hallway entrance by a well-dressed man who confirms that yes, you are indeed flying first class internationally. The front desk was efficient and pleasant, and then you choose one of the countless comfortable leather chairs, well spaced in separate cubicles, each with its own wait staff. Plug-ins are only available in the business section. There is an open bar, but no buffet, only service from a full menu that is brought to your seat. I had an omelet made to order, and my husband had the full English breakfast. The sourdough toast was extraordinary with 6 choices of jam, including vegemite. Floor to ceiling windows overlook the runways plus a spectacular view of Sydney. read more

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I wish I was a first class traveler but I am not, therefore it was such a treat to have this opportunity to experience this lounge at Qantas in Sydney. I was there due to a less than stellar flight to Sydney. I love Qantas and used to work for them in the 60's. This lounge is a delight. A warm welcome for the traveler, the amenities all outlined upon arrival and clearly whatever you need in your time there is their pleasure. I must mention Emanuel, his attention and service was exceptional. He took us to our table in the restaurant, explained we could come and go as many times as we cared to and that if we did choose to go walkabout in the airport, they would keep any carryons for us so it would be more enjoyable. The restaurant had a thoughtful menu with perfectly sized portions. We chose the club sandwich and the snapper, dessert was Banoffee and their pavlova. Everything was perfectly cooked, elegantly served and delicious. I was a bit surprised at the dress worn by many patrons there. Many were in t shirts, jeans, sweats, aloha shirts, I wasn't expecting a dress code but a subtle one I think. Staff were attentive and there was no charge for your food or drinks of course. I appreciated Qantas caring enough to turn my negative experience into a lovely memory. I remain a true fan of Qantas, just like Rainman, this airline is my airline! read more

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This is far and away one of the top airline lounges I've ever visited. Access is for first class passengers on Qantas or a OneWorld partner or OneWorld emerald members. It's very easy to find after clearing immigration and security by following the signs up the escalator. The entry hallway has a beautiful wall full of green plants and flowers that make you almost forget you're in an airport. Inside you will find a beautiful, contemporary, large lounge with varied seating areas and a great view of the tarmac outside. There is also a spa inside offering complimentary treatments. The true highlight is the full service restaurant with an extensive menu and professional servers in white jackets. Who doesn't love a top notch restaurant with a menu without prices because everything is complimentary? And don't forget the extensive cocktail menu with top notch champagne choices. I tried the pumpkin soup, and we shared the salt and pepper squid. Both were excellent. The squid particularly had a wonderful crunchy coating that was not too oily or greasy, and the squid was not rubbery at all. We wanted to save room for the fabulous Qantas inflight cuisine, but we had to try deconstructed pavlova that this lounge restaurant is famous for. A delicious choice that was almost too beautiful to eat! You absolutely must visit this lounge if you're flying out of Sydney, and it's worth getting to the airport early to enjoy. read more

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Outstanding food and service at this lounge! I made it in time for breakfast, had vegemite with Greek yoghurt and a Spanish frittata.

Doesn't get much better than this. The size of this lounge is staggering considering the amount of people in it. The food is tremendous but know some offering are a full meal and other 3 bites. As not noted, it's quite easy to over or under order though as everything is gratis, it can be easily remedied. read more

Qantas First Class Lounge - Salt & Pepper Squid - Airport Lounges Near Me - Mascot, NSW

True first class lounge. The service and food here is ridiculous. the A la carte menu is great, I went in the morning and they had all your regular western breakfast options... I went with eggs benedict. Plenty of wine and champagne options as well. They have plenty of seating with huge windows overlooking the runway. There is a spa (I didn't get to try it). If you have access through Qantas/Oneworld, I highly recommend this lounge over any other in sydney. Great experience! read more

Qantas First Class Lounge - Breakfast menu - Airport Lounges Near Me - Mascot, NSW

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This is a large, comfy lounge with all the amenities you expect and then some. Excellent service and food...life is good.

It's taking a lot to impress me these days, but I have to say this lounge is the real deal. The fact that I get to order from a menu with several options, my meals and drinks are delivered by a pleasant waitress and not having to tower over a nasty buffet line with unmanaged kids, who don't know whether to pick snacks with their bare hands or not is a winner for me. read more

Qantas First Class Lounge - Signature breakfast w/a glass of sparking rose, OJ and long black - Airport Lounges Near Me - Mascot, NSW

Without a doubt, the Qantas 1st Class Lounge in Sydney is the nicest airline lounge I've ever set foot in. As the guest of a platinum frequent flyer, I was able to partake in all the little luxuries this lounge has to offer even though my seat on the plane was in economy. We began with dinner in the restaurant. We had seasonal steamed greens with lemon oil, risotto and salt and pepper squid. It's such a delight to have a top quality pre-flight meal amid peaceful surroundings prior to jumping on a long haul flight. Beverage-wise, I must call out the exceptional champagne selection and the fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice. You won't want to miss out on either! The spa closes at 16:30 so arrive earlier if you want to partake. We ended our multi-hour odyssey in the Qantas 1st Class Lounge with a menagerie of desserts: strawberries and cream, several types of gelato and sorbet and a coconut panna cotta with grilled pineapple. And then we promptly passed out on the plane. Who could ask for more? read more

Everything you would expect from a 1st class lounge is here. Plenty of food and drink, nice comfy lounge, showers, free wifi, and if you're lucky a good view of the runway and your plane! Qantas called me a few days before my flight and offered me a massage before my flight. I thought, "what a great idea, why not?!" So took up there offer. Whilst it was a nice room with relaxing music to drive the mood, the massage was less that inspiring. Actually, it was more like just having some oil being rubbed into your back, without any pressure at all. Didnt relax me at all, but then again, I was about to hop into a 1st Class seat on a long haul flight, so I guess it didnt really matter. read more

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We were flying from LA to Sydney and had the pleasure of going to the lounge! food was plentiful and there was quite a variety. of course, there were lots of beverages! seats are comfy and spread out nicely. It was a positive experience! thank you Quantas! Flight was nice as well!! read more

Liking the new(ish) first class lounge, he staff are great, the food and wine choices are good and the environment is excellent. Only couple of points to note is that it is a little out of the way the first time you try and find it; and that the male bathrooms have had a door that is hard to close across both my visits 2 months apart (please fix it already). read more

Qantas First Class Lounge - Light breakfast - Airport Lounges Near Me - Mascot, NSW

Defiantly better than the standard Qantas lounge and it inspires me to get to the airport a several hours early to relax back with a steak and wine and get ready for the trip. Back in there tomorrow for another trip looking forward to it more than the flight. read more

Qantas First Class Lounge - Airport Lounges Near Me - Mascot, NSW

My trip this year to the US was my first experience in a first class lounge and the Qantas Sydney lounge had certainly been hyped up for me. Following on from the common design elements in their business lounges, the first class lounge has a number of "zones", including a dining zone, where you can have a more substantial breakfast, lunch or dinner. Due to the change in QF11's times (leaving about 3 hours earlier) I missed out on the lunch menu, but I did have the lovely sweet corn fritters for a late breakfast. There's also a number of self serve options including coffee, cold water/drinks and so on. I utilised the showers when I was at the lounge as well. They were well laid out, obviously high quality design and materials used for them. They were also clean which is important. I also managed to score a session at the day spa. I took the back massage option as I hoped it would loosen me up and help me relax for the flight and holiday ahead. The massage was great, although the sessions last only about 20 minutes now, so you're left wanting more. The window side of the lounge overlooks the tarmac and you might even see the plane for your flight waiting for you. Overall a very classy experience. read more

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The Qantas First lounge is absolutely my favourite lounge in the world. It's so good, I'll intentionally arrive 3-4 hours before my flight to enjoy it. Despite being over 10 years old, it is such a perfectly designed space and the view over the apron and runway is spectacular. I dream about the salt and pepper calamari (ask nicely and the chef will make you some during breakfast when it is not normally available). The pavlova is also one of my favourites. And be sure to ask for a spa booking as soon as you enter reception up the escalator. My only slight grievance is that the guest list is possibly a little too generous. At times the lounge can be rather crowded, particularly with families. read more

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Fabulous... makes long haul travel a bit easier... Great service, food, and helpful professional staff. read more

Oh hello free massages, meals, magazines and Veuve Clicquot. Why yes I *will* be arriving hours upon hours early to enjoy the fruits of my never ending spree of Qantas flights. My advice? Get there early, snag an office, book a spa session, have a glass of whatever they're pouring, and do everything you can to forget about the economy class seat you're about to sit in for the next several hours of your life. For the time being, you're first class. (Note: most international flights will only let you check in three hours before departure time... unless you're flying A380, in which case, you can get there as early as you want since it takes a year and a half to load that bus! Okay, it's 4 hours for A380.) read more

First time in the new version of the QF first lounge. Much roomier with cook to order menu. Had the fish of the day. Came fast and was light and tasty. Staff are friendly. It wasn't crowded being a Sunday. On par with emirates first in Dubai. The QF first in LA has slightly more modern look in my mind. read more

Qantas First Class Lounge - The bar - Airport Lounges Near Me - Mascot, NSW

One of the nicest airline lounges in the world ... Waiter service, extensive menu, friendly and professional staff.

After plenty of business travel I have finally reached Platinum status in the Qantas Frequent Flyer scheme! Now it's time to make the most of one of the best first class lounges in the world. The Qantas First Lounge in Sydney and Melbourne international airports is leagues ahead of the Qantas Business Lounge experience for Gold members and business class. Here are some tips on how the lounge works, think of them as the Six Habits of First Class Lounge Lizards. First up: you can glide through those frosted Qantas First Lounge doors if you hold Emerald status with any oneworld partner airline (such as Qantas Platinum, Cathay Pacific Marco Polo Diamond and British Airways Executive Club Gold) and are flying with Qantas or a oneworld airline. 1. Get to the airport as early as possible If it's your first time in the Qantas First Lounge, you'll probably want to see what all the fuss is about. That means getting to the airport earlier than you usually would. And once you've experienced the lounge, I think you'll want to make a habit of arriving super-early for subsequent trips! Most passengers can check in for international flights three hours before departure. Qantas makes an exception for Airbus A380 services to Los Angeles: check-in opens four hours before the flight, to help get all 450 passengers on board in quick time. But Qantas Platinum cardholders travelling with carry-on baggage only can arrive at the airport an astonishing eight hours before their flight provided they've used online checkin and printed out their boarding pass (or have had their passes printed at another airport before a connecting flight). Eight hours might be a little much for any other lounge, but if you've a late flight and are leaving your hotel at regular check-out time, there are many worse places to spend the day. You get to beat the queue, enjoy some great meals, have a drink or two, plough through your work with free and fast Internet access -- maybe even fit in a spa treatment. 2. Use the Qantas First check-in area Don't forget that as Platinum or oneworld Emerald you can now skip the Business Class line in favour of the Qantas First check-in area, even if you're flying economy. If you've already checked in for your flight online, drop by the First Class check-in lounge to collect your Express Path pass. This lets you scoot through the fast-track Express Path outbound security lane. Annoyingly, a checkpoint for a secondary 'random' security inspection is located just past the Express Path security lanes -- so you've a higher than usual chance of being pulled out, just when you want to head straight up to the lounge. 3. Travelling with a friend or colleague? Technically you're allowed one lounge guest as a Qantas Platinum. If you're travelling with one friend or colleague then treat them! If you're in a group, just choose which of your workmates and/or family members you like the most. Okay, I jest - but only slightly! If the lounge is relatively quiet it's been known for the staffers to bend the guest list rules on occasion. This is very much not a hard and fast rule, and my only advice is to be exceedingly pleasant about your situation. 4. Book your spa session Fancy a massage, facial or other spa treatment? Your first stop should be the Payot spa, which opens at 9am. Passengers travelling in first class are telephoned before they travel so they can book a spa session -- everyone else is on a first-come, first-served basis. So if you want a little pre-flight pampering, make a beeline for the spa as soon as you get into the lounge and check what (if any) sessions are available. 5. Ask what wines are being poured The staff at the Qantas First Lounge take obvious pride in the champagnes, wines, stickies and spirits served in the lounge. They're all top notch, and sometimes you'll find a few amazing bottles cracked open and on offer. Champagne, reds, whites and rosés are all on the regular wine list, but ask what else might be available, especially if you're a wine fan. And if you don't yet have a favourite among the Bolly, Veuve or Taittinger the staff are happy to help you discover a new fave for your fizz. 6. Be smart about the menu One of the best things about the First Lounge is the wonderful restaurant and equally wonderful menu. If you've taken my advice and headed into the airport very early you can sample several meals throughout your visit. There's a breakfast menu through to 11am, while then a more extensive 'all day menu' kicks in until the last flight out in the evening. The salt and pepper squid (photos) is a perennial favourite, and don't miss the daily specials at the bottom of the menu. If your hunger just won't be sated, though, the minute steak (minute in speed rather than in quantity -- it's currently a 300g tenderloin) is always good. So pick up a glass of your favourite whatever and get ready for a relaxing airport experience. read more

Unlike Qantas' US partner, American Airlines, the FC lounge in Sydney really feels first class. Sit down food service, spa, and large window seating overlooking the gates makes this a super cozy place to await your international flight, which will likely be long and not nearly as comfortable because heh, this is Australia. I also love the old fashion boarding display. read more

This is one of the best lounges in Australia (Melbourne also has a QF First Class lounge too) and up there with the best Airline lounges in the world. Designed by an Australian born world class industrial designer - Marc Newson who also designed many consumer products, buildings including the Sydney Apple Store (and a personal friend of Jony Ive from Apple). It makes all that flying to get OneWorld Emerald or Qantas Platinum status worth it (or for those flying first class). Otherwise you can be extra nice to someone with a status and ask them for an invite (assuming they are flying on the same day you are) For maximum enjoyment and to ensure that you get an appointment at the payot day spa, you should arrive at the airport at least 6 hours before your flight (don't worry it's normal once you get the status!) - that's assuming you are flying with no bags (of course you are traveling without bags!) and on Qantas, otherwise 3 hours will have to do. There's wifi and workspaces within the lounge so you can use this to catch up on any missed work. First class PAX get priority and may not need to be there 6 hours before, but why not spend extra time in the lounge. Definitely a place you want to be when your flight is delayed. The food? The big perennial favorite is the salt and pepper squid in the QF first class lounge. Another good one to get (on morning flights) is from the secret breakfast menu - which is a brioche roll with fried egg with bacon and tomato relish. All food is prepared to perfection. Also lastly but not least, if you're recognized as a regular here (DYKWIA kk?!) they might have some special selections of wines just for you. read more

Love the Qantas First Class Lounge in Sydney. The service and food are inconsistently good. Food is by Rockpool. The Trout Sashimi and Salt and Pepper Squid are always favourites! With the Qantas partnership with American Airlines, they have introduced an American Burger. Pretty good! read more

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The best place in the world to wait for an international flight. A la Carte menu to choose from and multiple wines and champagnes on offer. I was fortunate enough to be here and experience both breakfast and lunch (accompanied by champagne of course) and found it a delightful experience. The service is amazing and the staff go out of their way to make you happy, which for me included endless champagne top-ups! read more

Gonna keep this short and sweet. The lounge was legit with plenty of options. Love the fact that they have a spa for massages and other stuff. A library section for those who like piece and quiet, a bar and a ton of food options. It's like a little restaurant smack dab in the middle but not overly noisy so no compliants. One thing i love the most was that it wasnt crowded at all. Love that feeling of not having to chase down a chair before somone else sits in it. Or fighting over an outlet to charge your phone while you play Angry Birds or Candy Crush Soda. Lastly if you like great views of the planes as I do just pop down in a seat and watch them come and go. read more

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The evening of September 14th, 2015 me and the boy were celebrating the start of his new job at his old job. Accolades abound I know you back in San Francisco were some very happy campers. But whoa! Fired on Wednesday by his "good friend" My bf is much more forgiving than I am and took it stride. "Listen baby, lets just take a trip to......." "Australia?" Sure why not he says. Now his former boss is calling his cell at all hours begging for his return. He's coming back, but not until he takes care of his girl. Qantas, you are amazing! I love you. Thinking of your lounge adds 13 pounds to my waist and hips. read more

Probably the best airline lounge in the world. The menu and wine list are as good as you will get at the best restaurants in the city. The idea of a pre-flight massage is nice but it was a pretty average massage (definitely not at the same standard as the rest of the lounge) and only 20 minutes long. read more

Qantas First Class Lounge - Airport Lounges Near Me - Mascot, NSW

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This is definitely one of the top first class lounges in the OneWorld lounge network. If you can, try to book your spa appointments in advance, because from my own multiple experiences, it seems like they fill up rather quickly. I'd recommend getting to the airport early just to maximize your time here. Have a bite to eat at the restaurant (I particularly liked the squid appetizer and the desserts), snag one of the offices, and get a massage, before you head off on to your plane. read more

The lounge is massive. Briht and airy. Great views of tarmac. Lots of wasted space though. And staff is well alright. But the food here is simply amazing. I think that's where they earned their reputation as one of the best airport lounges in the world. I didn't have time to enjoy the spa service. Maybe next time! read more

What a treat this lounge is! Table service for breakfast and you can also get massages and facials at no cost (subject to availability). I only had time for breakfast and a shower during my stopover but it was enough to freshen me up so I felt a little more awake after a red eye flight. Service was quick and they tailored our order from the menu to our requests. Definitely makes those hours between flights much more bearable and enjoyable. read more