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Introduction
During a recent trip through Melbourne Airport (MEL), I had the opportunity to explore several lounges while waiting for my flight in Terminal 2. Singapore Airlines offers a First Class and a Business Class section within their SilverKris Lounge at this terminal. Since I was flying Business Class, I had access to the Singapore Airlines Business Class Lounge Melbourne, which provided an excellent opportunity to compare it with the Air New Zealand lounge and The Centurian Lounge in the terminal.
Location and Access – Singapore Lounge Melbourne
The Singapore Airlines Business Class Lounge is located in Terminal 2 of Melbourne Airport, easily accessible via escalators opposite Gate 7. It’s next to the Amex Centurion Lounge and across from the Qantas Lounge. The entrance is on the lower level, before the WH Smith shop after security.
The lounge is located around the WH Smith store
Like most lounges in this terminal, access is granted by showing your boarding pass if you’re flying Business Class (or higher) on a Star Alliance partner airline or have Star Alliance Gold Status. One thing to note is that the lounge only opens three hours before a Singapore Airlines flight departs, so if you arrive at the airport earlier, the lounge may still be closed.
Main Entrance to the lounge
Seating and Layout – Singapore Lounge Melbourne
The SilverKris Lounge has a distinct design with a dark brown and light brown theme, consistent with the Business Class seats on Singapore Airlines flights. Although the lounge is roughly the same size as the Centurion Lounge, it feels smaller, which is unusual for a Singapore Airlines lounge. That said, during my visit, the lounge was less than half full, so seating was plentiful. However, I can imagine it might feel cramped if the lounge were at capacity.
Lounge Seating
Constrained Lounge and Seating spaces
Additional seating in lounge
Wingback chairs and sofas
Secluded quiet section of the lounge
The spacious shower room is a welcome bonus for travellers needing to freshen up after a long flight. While the seating was adequate during my visit, the space was constrained and likely filled up quickly during the lounge’s busy hours.
Lounger Shower
Shower amenities
Food & Drinks – Singapore Lounge Melbourne
The food station is located to the left as you enter the lounge. During my visit, the offerings were diverse, including dumplings, congee, spring rolls, potato wedges, beef and fish dishes, fried vegetables, rice, sandwiches, a fruit station, and a salad bar with cheese and crackers.
The dining section of the lounge
Fruits and Salad Bar
Mini Pizza section
Hot food options – Noodles and Broccoli
Hot food – Chicken and Ground Pork
Congee and condiments
The drink selection was also robust, featuring red and white wines and spirits like Jack Daniel’s Black Label, vodka, gin, Kahlúa, and Baileys. There’s also a fridge with ice cream, gelato, beers, soft drinks, juices, and a coffee station for those needing a caffeine boost.
Drink selection in the lounge
Coffee Station
Flavoured Water station
Non-Alcoholic beverage options
Takeaway
Overall, the Singapore Airlines Business Class Lounge Melbourne is a solid option for travellers flying out of Terminal 2. It offers a decent variety of food and drinks in a comfortable setting, although the lounge’s size might be a drawback if crowded. I would rate this lounge a 7/10 and place it second among the three lounges I visited at MEL, with the Air New Zealand Lounge taking the top spot and the Centurion Lounge coming in last.
If you’re flying Business Class out of Melbourne Airport, I recommend arriving early to explore the different lounge options. It’s a great way to enhance your travel experience, and you might agree with my ranking of the lounges 🙂
