Inside the first class lounge at the UK’s ‘finest train station’

LNER’s first-class lounge at London’s King’s Cross Station has been redecorated – and opened to the public for the first time today.

London North Eastern Railway closed its private lounge in January for a ‘major refurbishment,’ focusing on better seats, greater privacy, dedicated work areas, more greenery and more comfort.

Currently, the lounge has room for 122 guests who are entitled to complimentary food and drink (yes, that’s right, once you enter, it’s free).

It sounds like the perfect place to sit down and relax before a trip.

But, there’s a catch: the lounge is only available to passengers holding a one-day LNER first class ticket or a first class ticket for a connecting LNER train. Upgraded first class tickets on LNER services also apply.

This means that regular ticket holders can’t just pay an entry fee to get freebies.

How much is a standard ticket compared to first class?

The price of any ticket depends on where you are going.

However, for those traveling on the popular cross-country routes from London to Leeds, standard tickets can be as cheap as £24. Raise that to the first level, and it can cost a whopping £125.

To Edinburgh, standard tickets are around £77. A first class upgrade essentially doubles to £150.

Let’s take a look inside the update, from everything that has been added to what people are saying.

Living room details

The original living room had a central relaxation area. However, to open up the space, this has been moved to the front wall and converted into banquette seating with booths and tables.

In the morning, passengers can enjoy a selection of pastries, while in the afternoon they see muffins, biscuits and crisps. Tea, coffee and fruit juice are available throughout the day.

Away from the dining area, six new booths have been added, all designed for privacy. Each includes charging ports, a desk, and stylish lighting with mood lighting.

LNER’s colors are red and white, and the company filters the strategy in its living room.

Deep red walls, with paisley wallpaper and brass accents, give off an Art Deco vibe, while luxurious earthy furniture gives you a sense of calm. don’t do it enter the main assembly area.

Vintage-inspired posters of LNER routes and locations hang on the walls around, and indoor plants liven up the space.

The newly renovated bathrooms follow the same interior theme, with maximalist wallpaper and brown stone sinks.

The lobby has also been redesigned to accommodate customers.

LNER something about the rest area?

Ahead of the refurbishment, Colette Casey, Director of Customer Experience at LNER, said in a statement: ‘We recognize how much our customers enjoy using the First Class Lounge in London King’s Cross before their journey.

‘Throughout this investment, we’ve been listening to what our customers would like from the space, and this change will deliver a fantastic upgrade that will be enjoyed by hundreds of customers every day.’

Following the renovation, Casey confirmed the lounge has been ‘transformed into a modern, comfortable, relaxing space’ for luxury customers to hang out and enjoy before or after traveling on the LNER.

Where is the LNER first class lounge?

The LNER first class lounge is on the ground floor, next to Waitrose. If you are on the top floor, you can access the mezzanine door.

As for the opening hours, it is available to customers on weekdays from 7 am to 9.25 pm. On Saturday, it is 8am to 8.15pm, and on Sunday, 9am to 8.15pm.

What other improvements have been made?

The living room has not only been updated for aesthetic purposes – there are many practical updates, too.

For example, additional storage areas for bags and pushchairs have been installed, and customer information screens have been installed. Each displays departure information and platform numbers with British Sign Language interpretation.

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