Early check-in/Clubhouse access

Hi all, flying on the VS200 from LHR to HKG late May. I arrive in London the previous evening from Paris and will stay with friends. My flight is at 22:30 - what time can I drop my bags off? Is 2pm-ish too early? Is 8-ish hours in the Clubhouse (and some shopping) too long? What do you think is the maximum duration for a Clubhouse first timer?

I hope to have a shower and hopefully get a treatment at the Cowshed if there is availibility so that would take up some time.

Opinions appreciated! y)

[buns]

Whilst you can get there extremely early, even the most hardiest of us might find 8 hours a bit too long

Yes, you can pretty much be certain of getting a treatment, and you will need to make careful plans to schedule things during your stay (I.e. shower first or treatment? - pretty key if you decide on a haircut!)

buns

[honey lamb]

You can drop your bags off at any time during the day but you may well find 8 hours too long. I once arrived at 9am for a flight leaving at 4pm because of flight connections and really I was quite bored by the time the flight was called. About 3 hours seems to be the optimum time to enjoy all the CH has to offer but without getting bored

Many thanks both - might make it 5pm-ish then! Time for a treatment (hopefully), shower, dinner and cocktails! I enjoy people watching so I'm sure I won't get bored!

Appreciate your help!

My first visit to the CH was for 6 hours because my flight was delayed. I certainly felt that that was too long. 2-3 hours is probably enough unless you really want to go to town.

Have a good flight!