After introducing the
Shaw Lido cineplex earlier on, let us take a look at Hall 1 of the same cinema. It is on level 6 and is accessed through the narrow escalator together with halls 2 and 3.
Hall 1 is the biggest hall of all 11 screens, with a capacity of about over 400. It is configured to have rows A to Z, with two side aisles and a middle aisle.
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Seating configuration. The screen is positioned at the top (i.e. in front of row U).
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Different from other big halls like GVmax and Grand Cathay, the entrance is located somewhere at the top right of the image. Curtains concealing the entrance are closed when the movie starts so as to keep out the light.There is also male and female toilets on the left, which is exclusively for patrons in this hall so you can visit the washroom in the middle of the movie. One notable feature is that there are pillars near the sides of the hall (actually some other halls in Lido also have pillars, like Lido 7). The screen is large and bright, located in front of something like a stage. As with other cinemas, the curtains open up further to reveal a wider screen after the commercials.
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Entrance located on the right.
Observe that the seats are positioned radially and form an arc so that every seat faces the screen. |
Like the other halls, the seats are all fitted with headrests. They are one of the more comfortable seats around. Seat numbers are near the edge of the armrests and be sure to put your drink or popcorn on the right armrest facing the screen.
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| Lido halls are fitted with these ergonomic seats. They are well shaped, though they feel slightly harder and less soft than in other cinemas. |
Overall, the great screen, new and comfortable seats, nice carpeting and outstanding cinematic atmosphere makes Shaw Lido Theatre 1 stand out among the crowd! Perhaps one of the few downsides is that it can get a bit cold at times if the theatre is not packed, so bring a jacket along or wear some sleeves. Do try out Lido 1 someday!
