The TomCat Family's Luxury Escape

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The drive to coughet airport was uneventful and it was probably one of our easiest departures ever. No queue at check-in, immigration or security. They wanted iPads out but we missed one and it wasn't an issue. And I love not having to pull out LAGS anywhere these days.

SQ J gives access to The Coral Lounge which is perfectly acceptable for a smallish airport. Free beer and coughtails, and a buffet of various hot dishes (western and Asian), plus yoghurts, croissants and yoghurts. And there is someone who comes round doing free shoulder massages.

 

[blackcat20]

Can't complain about these seats for a short flight.

 

[blackcat20]

When you order fruit and it comes with a side of fruit
Hopefully I still get dessert

 

[blackcat20]

Ok it does not come with the dessert but I managed to nab one. And a champagne

 

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[blackcat20]

I don't know what it is with Crowne Plaza hotels, but I never get the upgrade showing in the app and then I have to push for it. I had to show the app at check in to get club lounge access added to our keys

Clearly the lounge attendant was not convinced as they came to check our room number three times in the 10 minutes we were in there (not to mention kids are banned after 6.30pm but we asked if they could accompany us given how briefly we would be there).

Room is reasonable, two doubles (we will each share with one kid). Good bench space for luggage. Good bathtub but the rain showerhead isn't working. Filtered water tap in th bathroom in lieu of bottled water.