It has grown on me!: Review : Hilton Fukuoka Executive Lounge

As I mentioned in my previous entries, in the winter of 2022, my husband and I visited Japan and stayed at Sunshine City Prince Hotel, Conrad Tokyo, Hilton Tokyo and Hilton Fukuoka. While staying at Hilton Fukuoka, we visited Executive Lounge located on the 33rd floor. If you stay in Executive room or Suite room, or if you have Hilton Honors Diamond Status, you can access to the Executive Lounge and enjoy complimentary foods and drinks during cocktail time.

■Executive Lounge Hours （7 a.m. through 8 p.m.）

・Breakfast

Weekdays 7 a.m. - 10:0 a.m.

Weekends and Holiday 7 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

・Refreshment Time

After Breakfast Hour to 5 p.m.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

・Cocktail Time 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Executive Lounge (33rd Floor)

We visited the Executive Lounge during Cocktail Time.

Upon arriving at the lounge, it seemed that there were few people initially, but it quickly became almost full.

Cocktail Time

Because it was still the coronavirus pandemic in the winter of 2022, it was necessary to wear disposable plastic gloves before using the tongs. I was a bit surprised because this wasn’t required at the Hilton Tokyo and Conrad Tokyo.

There were three kinds of bread I could enjoy.

Braised Chinese Cabbage and Oyster Mushrooms & Minestrone Soup

Guacamole and Garlic Shrimp

Yoro Tofu and Salad ＆ Pickled Chicken

Yoro Tofu is tofu dish made of nagaimo, Chinese yam.

Simmered Spicy Konjac

I really liked that simmered spicy konjac.

Strawberry Sponge Cake & Strawberry Cake Rolls & Mini Berry Tarts

There were many kinds of alcohol drinks you can enjoy.

There were Nespresso coffee machine and pods.

I thought that at Hilton Fukuoka, the lounge provided a menu with wholesome and nourishing choices.

I found Yoro tofu to be a delightful discovery. Its distinct texture really appealed to me.

I appreciated the bite-sized cakes. We enjoyed all three kinds of cakes.

I enjoyed a cup of Nespresso decaf coffee.

The dishes were all delicious. Overall, it left an impression of being predominantly light Japanese cuisine. Among the evening meals served in the Hilton hotel’s executive lounge, this menu stood out as the most delicate. I appreciated that it wasn’t too heavy. (Considering how delicious breakfast was the next day, having a modest dinner seemed just right. 😉)

We also Visited the Executive Lounge during Refreshment Time.

After checking in around noon, we visited the executive lounge during the refreshment time (from breakfast until 5:00 p.m.). However, there were only cookies and dried fruits available. They also had Nespresso coffee. I wonder if this was due to the pandemic, perhaps a more modest offering?

Refreshment Time

The selection was surprisingly limited.

Refreshment Time

Despite that, from the executive lounge window, I could see the Fukuoka PayPay Dome, and I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful view along with my coffee.

Fukuoka PayPay Dome (The View from the Executive Lounge)

We also Enjoyed Walking Around Fukuoka PayPay Dome.

Fukuoka PayPay Dome

After having light meals in Executive Lounge, we decided to take a stroll around the Fukuoka PayPay Dome for a gentle exercise. Since it’s conveniently close to the Hilton hotel, it’s a great option for a light workout. The entire loop, starting from the hotel, circling the dome, and returning took just 15 minutes.