New Virgin Australia Melbourne lounge

[Daniel M]

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Virgin Australia has opened the doors of its slick new lounge in Melbourne Airport – and if you want proof that this is a very different airine to the old Virgin Blue, look no further.

The Lounge features a contemporary, light and airy design created by Australian architectural firm Tonkin Zulaikha Greer.

The mood strikes us as modern, fresh and funky, with just a dash of design DNA from the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse without losing the sense of being a space for premium passengers.

It's as if Qantas' flagship domestic business lounges have overnight aged and become, well, just another airport lounge.

Australian Business Traveller visited The Lounge this morning for an exclusive sneak peek before the public opening.

But we know you don't want to just read about The Lounge, you want to see it – so here's a gallery of exclusive first look photos!

[Todd Milton]

It makes me want to fly to Melbourne just to use my Lounge membership to take a look! Very, very nice looking Lounge.

[Dave Dale]

It really is quite flash!

[Jacob P]

Still doesn't beat QF frist lounge in SYD!

[Owen H]

Looks very shmick.

But does anyone else think it looks very crowded?

Put a few businessmen with their carry on bags in there and I can't see how anyone will get through!

[Gareth Forwood]

You're right, it does look rather crowded. Especially in the areas with the low chairs and small tables.