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For the only lounge at Vilnius Airport, I genuinely enjoyed my visit. Even though things were quiet in the terminal at that late hour, you could still easily grab a bite to eat and something to drink. I wouldn't make a point of arriving extra early just for it, but I consider the lounge very solid and would definitely come back.
A very good lounge where the wait was no hardship at all. The food and drink offerings were excellent — the buffet with live cooking station impressed at hotel level — and the long window front offered beautiful views of the apron. Next time, you should even plan a little extra time.
The Plaza Premium Lounge in Taipei is a solid Priority Pass standard with one real highlight: the freshly prepared made-to-order noodles. The space is large and open, but the thin partition wall to the terminal means it's far from quiet – functional for a quick stopover, but not a place to relax.
The Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge at TPE Terminal 2 is a solid but unremarkable Star Alliance option. The buffet covers the basics, but doesn't look fresh anymore when it gets busy – foodies should opt for the Eva Air Lounge instead.
The Lufthansa Panorama Lounge Frankfurt is no premium temple – but a nice retreat with a view. The offering matches the Business Lounge in a smaller format: reliable, solid, no surprises. If you're looking for a quieter spot with apron views, you're better off here than in the overcrowded main lounges.
The United Polaris Lounge at Washington Dulles is what many US airlines wish they could be – thoughtful, high-quality, and without the usual lounge hangover of plastic and pretzels. It holds its own against its counterparts in Newark or Chicago – perhaps even a bit more relaxed and less crowded. A rare moment where United truly delivers on the promise of premium.
The Admirals Club at JFK is functional and comfortable, offering solid basics, but it is outdated and by no means spectacular. Travelers who don't expect a premium lounge experience will find a quiet alternative to the gate area here. Passengers with access to the Flagship Lounges should opt for those instead.
The Sala VIP Lounge Valencia is a solid airport lounge that scores with friendly staff, a clean ambiance, and a quiet upper floor. The food offering is limited to cold snacks – hot dishes are missing. A good option for killing time before a flight, but not a reason to arrive at the airport early.
A solid, well-located lounge with natural light and appealing furnishings – not spectacular, but reliable. The food selection impresses with both Western and Asian options, yet it lacks the "Polaris Lounge" feeling despite the apron view.
The Airport Lounge Stuttgart in Terminal 3 is small but cozy, offering a peaceful alternative to the hustle of the terminal. The food and drink selection is solid without being exceptional — spirits are entirely absent. The friendly service stands out as a particular highlight, more than making up for the modest 150 m² footprint.
The Club LIM impresses with its generous, stylish design featuring local Peruvian charm and a well-thought-out mix of relaxation, work, and family zones. The culinary offering is authentic and high-quality – from Ceviche to Pisco Sour. Only the lack of windows to the outside and live flight information detract from an otherwise nearly complete lounge experience.
The Diamond Lounge Brussels is not a spectacular lounge, but it reliably serves its purpose: a quieter environment away from the terminal with adequate food, drinks, and natural light. Those with Priority Pass access will find solid value here — only the lack of power outlets and the plain décor slightly dampen the overall impression.
The Lufthansa Senator Lounge Frankfurt impresses with a solid selection of food, drinks, and amenities such as showers and a rest area. Outside of peak hours, the lounge is genuinely pleasant to use – however, the chronic overcrowding during peak times remains its biggest drawback.
The Turkish Airlines Lounge in Bangkok is a solid, spacious alternative to the often overcrowded Thai Airways Lounge – with a good food selection, clean showers, and a complimentary 15-minute head and neck massage as a nice bonus. The design is functional and understated, but more than sufficient for a stopover to relax and freshen up.
A typical, solid Lufthansa Senator Lounge in the non-Schengen area of Terminal 2 in Munich. The food and drink selection along with the amenities including showers, quiet rooms, and plenty of power outlets are convincing. If you're departing from MUC in the non-Schengen area, you'll be well taken care of here.
The Dan Lounge in Tel Aviv is the only available option at the airport and serves its purpose as a waiting area. The offering is limited to packaged snacks, some salad, and a small bar — expectations should be set accordingly. Anyone using this lounge does so primarily to escape the terminal, not to be pampered.
The business lounge at Košice Airport is a pleasant surprise: bright, inviting, and equipped with a surprisingly wide selection of snacks and drinks. For a smaller regional airport, it offers a comfortable stay and is well suited for bridging the waiting time before departure.
The Mabuhay Lounge in Manila (Terminal 2) is a solid but unremarkable business class lounge. The food and drink selection is generous, and the restrooms are decent — though anyone coming from Japan or Taiwan will be used to a higher standard. For killing time between flights, it serves its purpose.
The Singapore Airlines Lounge at London Heathrow impresses with a good food and beverage selection as well as clean sanitary facilities including showers. The long walk of around 30 minutes to the Terminal 2 Satellite should definitely be factored into your travel planning.
The Primeclass Lounge in Zagreb is the only option at the airport and serves its purpose as a waiting lounge. With finger food, brownies, and a decent drink selection, it's solid without being exciting. Not a must-visit for frequent flyers, but adequate for a short stay.
The Executive Lounge Wrocław is perfectly adequate for a short stay and offers a solid selection of food and drinks, which the author notes has even improved. As the only lounge at Wrocław Airport, it's a welcome option for travelers with PriorityPass, Dragon Pass, or the relevant airline status.
The Lufthansa Business Lounge MUC K11 offers all the essentials: workstations, food, drinks, and even showers. Compared to the Senator Lounge, it's noticeably more crowded and the selection is somewhat smaller – but it's more than sufficient for a lounge visit.
The Lufthansa Senator Lounge in the K11 Satellite impresses with natural daylight, large windows offering tarmac views, and diverse seating options for work, dining, and relaxation. The food selection meets the Lufthansa standard and is appealing, complemented by showers and a helpful service desk.
The lounge at Münster Osnabrück Airport is a quiet and pleasant place to wait before departure. The drink selection is remarkably good and rivals Lufthansa Business Lounges, while the breakfast offering is adequate for the lounge's size. For a small regional airport, having a lounge like this is a very positive feature.
AirHelp+ can pay off with just a single delay per year and makes a solid addition to existing travel insurance. The service earns points for fast reimbursements, lounge access during delays, and baggage compensation — but it struggles with rising prices, limited trip quotas, and a customer support team that still has room to improve.
The Lufthansa Senator Lounge at Milan Malpensa offers the basics: a staffed bar, live cooking at certain times of day, and clean restrooms. The food selection, however, is limited, and showers are entirely absent. If you expect a solid but unremarkable lounge visit, you won't be disappointed – but it's not worth going out of your way for.
The renovated Tallinn Airport Lounge by LHV is a clear upgrade from its predecessor: more space, modern design with local wood, and an expanded food offering including hot dishes. It deliberately positions itself not as a premium lounge but as a comfortable place to linger and work — and it fulfills that claim well.
The Plaza Premium Lounge at Budapest Airport is a pleasantly bright and well-designed lounge with varied seating options and a small food and beverage selection. Despite an unpleasant experience regarding the photography ban, the lounge is certainly recommendable for the average visitor.
The Platinum Lounge at Budapest Airport is an adequate option to kill time before your flight – but nothing more. The selection is modest, the furnishings are outdated, and finding a power outlet is a challenge. If you don't have a better alternative, it serves its purpose, but it's not worth arriving early for.
The Sky Lounge Vienna in Terminal 3 is a solid contract lounge that scores with a surprisingly good food and drink selection. If you have time to kill, you can't go wrong here – even if it can get crowded during peak hours.
The Karl Jatho Lounge in Hannover is a solid but unremarkable space with apron views. The food and drink selection is limited and feels budget-conscious — no comparison to the Lufthansa Lounge in the same terminal. If you just want to relax briefly and enjoy some peace and quiet, you'll be well served here.
The Star Alliance Gold Lounge in Amsterdam impresses with a solid food and drink selection, including beer on tap, and a pleasant, well-divided room concept. Unfortunately, showers and sleeping facilities are missing, and some lockers at the entrance don't work reliably. All in all, a good lounge for a longer stay before departure.
Small and functionally equipped – the former Lufthansa Lounge in Dresden serves its purpose as a simple waiting area. The food offering is sufficient for a quick snack, but notable highlights are largely absent.
Small but refined – that's an apt way to describe the Swiss HON/First Class Lounge in Geneva. The excellent, proactive service clearly elevates the experience to First Class level, while the lack of showers, limited seating capacity, and absence of a printed menu detract from the overall impression as a First Class lounge.
The Schengen CIP Lounge in Faro is a functional, no-frills stopgap — no restrooms, no natural light, and a limited selection make it a place for short stays only. If you already have access, it's worth a quick visit; paying extra for it is hardly worthwhile.
The newly redesigned SCAVI & Ray Business Lounge at Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport has improved enormously through its renovation and makes a very positive impression with its modern interior, cozy seating areas, and a solid food and beverage selection. The entrance fee is especially worthwhile for longer stays, while for short stopovers, the value for money needs to be weighed on an individual basis.
The Dürer Lounge at Nuremberg Airport is a solid contract lounge that works well for passing the time before a flight. The offering is reasonable for a contract lounge — the Nuremberg Rostbratwürste in particular are a highlight — though the facilities and service leave room for improvement.
The LATAM Premium Lounge in Santiago de Chile offers a pleasant and elegant wood-design ambiance that invites you to linger. The food and beverage selection is solid and well-timed, though the lack of windows makes the lounge feel somewhat dark and less appealing for longer stays.
The Sala VIP Lounge in Malaga impresses above all with a remarkably good food and drink selection for a contract lounge, offering both hot and cold options. The lack of showers and the sometimes crowded space detract from the experience somewhat, but anyone looking for a pleasant wait with plenty of seating and power outlets will be well served here.
The EVA Air Infinity Lounge in Terminal 2 of Taipei Taoyuan Airport impresses with its futuristic design, a good selection of Chinese and Western dishes, and fast Wi-Fi. The lounge is well worth a visit to relax a little before your flight.
The North Wing Lounge at Osaka Kansai Airport is a solid contract lounge with pleasant views of the apron and a decent food and beverage selection. It's sufficient for a short stay before your flight, but not worth an extra-early visit.
The Qantas Lounge in Terminal 1 at Changi Airport impresses with plenty of space, a bright atmosphere, and a solid food and drink selection featuring regional specialties. The showers are modern, the toilets impeccably clean – a pleasant stay for Oneworld travelers in Business Class.
The Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge Regional at Kuala Lumpur Airport impresses with its generous space, a striking view of the apron, and a diverse food and beverage selection. The lounge is a gem and is worth heading to the airport a bit earlier.
The Salon VIP in Terminal 2 at Havana Airport is a pleasant alternative to the public waiting area, offering a good view of the apron. The food and beverage selection is solid by local standards, covering both regional and international options.
The Skyteam Lounge in Santiago de Chile is a solid, brightly designed lounge on the lower level of International Terminal 2. The selection of food, drinks, and amenities such as showers and lie-flat pods is adequate for travelers' needs. The décor, featuring light green tones and wood design, creates a warm, pleasant ambiance.
The Swiss Arrival Lounge in Zurich is a quiet hidden gem for arriving long-haul and short-haul passengers with lounge access. Particularly noteworthy is the shirt pressing service as well as the 20 showers named after Swiss destinations across 770 square meters. The breakfast-focused food offering is fitting and sufficient for the arrivals area.
The Lufthansa Lounge in Hannover serves its purpose as a waiting lounge solidly and offers a typical Lufthansa standard for food and drinks. The space rarely feels overcrowded, but the restrooms are in urgent need of renovation.
The Sala VIP Formentor at Palma de Mallorca Airport offers a pleasant alternative to waiting at the gate, with a good food and drink selection. The lounge is modern in design and mostly clean, but it gets crowded quickly and the clearing service leaves something to be desired. Power outlets are scarce, making it difficult to work.
The American Express VIP Lounge in São Paulo Guarulhos is one of the better options in Terminal 3, scoring points with its modern ambiance, a solid buffet, and a staffed bar. Cleanliness in the restrooms is a bit hit-or-miss, though. If you have time to spare, this is a perfectly fine place to stop — just not worth arriving extra early for.
The Airport Business Lounge Krakow offers a solid way to pass the time before departure, with a small selection of food and drinks as well as a separate work area. Cleanliness left something to be desired, however, as guests did not clear their dishes. The lounge is not worth a special detour.
A very nice lounge that is accessible from both the Schengen and Non-Schengen areas and has its own passport control. The bar, buffet, and restaurant offerings are impressive, and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful – even when you're short on time, you'll be well taken care of.
The Swiss First Class Lounge in Terminal A Zurich impresses with excellent, attentive service and a high-quality dining offering at the staffed bar and restaurant area. The amenities including showers, quiet room, workspaces, and pick-up service are first-class – only the view falls short compared to the lounge in Terminal E.
The Lufthansa Senator Lounge at London Heathrow impresses primarily with its above-average catering offering, making it one of the better lounges in the Lufthansa network. The work area and power outlet availability are practical, though it can get crowded during peak times with a shortage of seating.
The DB Lounge Frankfurt is a functional but unimpressive waiting option at the airport – more pleasant than the platform, but clearly behind the airport lounges in the terminal. Lufthansa status customers with an Airrail ticket are better off using the terminal lounges and waiting for their train there.
The Swiss First Class Lounge in Zurich Terminal E is one of the best airport lounges in Europe, with excellent service, a beautiful champagne bar, and unique hotel rooms with showers. It can get quite crowded until midday, after which you have the lounge almost to yourself. The terrace overlooking the apron and the personal service in particular set this lounge clearly apart.
The Lounge by GLN at Cologne Airport is the former Lufthansa Senator Lounge under new management, offering a solid if unspectacular selection with a buffet, drinks, and a small work area. Showers are not available. If you want to eat something in peace before your flight, this is a good option – but the lounge isn't worth arriving early for.
The Nordea Lounge in Tallinn is a pleasant surprise, offering a solid selection for the compact airport with a salad bar, sandwiches, and a small range of drinks. As the only lounge at TLL airport, it remains a recommended option for travelers with access via Priority Pass, Lufthansa status, or Business Class.
Small but mighty – the HON Circle Lounge in Vienna impresses with a calm atmosphere, a good buffet, and attentive service, even if the overall offering remains modest. The lack of power outlets is a minor drawback, but overall it's a pleasant oasis before departure.
The Lounge by Luxair is the only lounge at Luxembourg Airport and serves its purpose well. The food and drink selection was better than expected, and the view of the apron is a highlight. Perfectly sufficient for a short stay, but not an extraordinary lounge experience.
The Shelair Lounge in Terminal 2D at CDG is sufficient for a short stopover, but by no means impressive. The buffet is limited, cleanliness leaves much to be desired, and many seats were occupied by trash. Better than nothing – if you have a Priority Pass or a Swiss Business Class ticket, you can pop in briefly.
The VIP Sala Pau Casals in Barcelona T1 is a solid lounge that pleasantly surprises. The food and drink selection is adequate, the bar service is attended, and there are even showers. Absolutely recommended for a shorter stay before departure.
The Loft in Brussels is one of the most beautiful business lounges in the Lufthansa Group and clearly surpasses an average Lufthansa Lounge. The attention to detail — from the Lexus collaboration to the relaxation room with its starry ceiling and the separate HON area — makes the difference. A clear must-visit for all Star Alliance travellers departing from Brussels.
The Marconi Business Lounge in Bologna is adequate for a short stay, but does not offer hot food. A real plus is the fast track through security, which you have to actively ask for. The staff were very friendly and attentive throughout the entire visit.
For a short stay, the Hugo Junkers Lounge in Düsseldorf is a solid choice with friendly service and a decent buffet selection. Plenty of seating and a pleasant view of the apron make for a comfortable visit. At EUR 27.50 entry, however, the lounge is barely worth the price — it's best suited for Priority Pass holders.
The Lufthansa First Class Terminal in Frankfurt is in a league of its own and sets the standard for airport lounges. The service is consistently attentive and personal – from reception through the separate security checkpoint to the private transfer directly to the aircraft. An absolute highlight for travelers that you'll gladly want to schedule extra time for.
The Airport Club Lounge in Olbia impresses with its modern design, a surprisingly wide selection of food and drinks, and local specialties. It's very clean and offers a nice view of the apron. A clear hidden gem that significantly exceeds expectations.
A classic Lufthansa Lounge with consistently friendly staff and a nice view of the apron. For a short stay, the offerings are perfectly sufficient, although the food and beverage selection was limited due to COVID restrictions.
The Business Lounge Paderborn-Lippstadt is a very basic facility with a minimal offering: a coffee machine, beer, water, and juice — that's about as much as you can expect. As a nice gesture at a small regional airport it serves its purpose, but it shouldn't be compared to larger lounges.
The Horizon Lounge in Geneva is a solid but unremarkable option for travellers with lounge access. Perfectly adequate for a short stopover before a connecting flight — but anyone expecting comfortable working conditions or a wide range of offerings will be disappointed.
The Ahlan Business Class Lounge in Dubai is functional and never overcrowded, but feels a little sterile. Highlights include the staffed bar and the large Flightradar 24 display. The author would definitely stop by again on a future visit.
The Lufthansa Lounge at CDG is located on the lower level, giving it a somewhat bunker-like feel – natural light is completely absent. Still, it offers everything you need: a solid breakfast buffet, plenty of power outlets, a work area, and friendly staff.
The Primeclass Lounge in Terminal E at Zurich impresses with generous space, an appealing food and beverage selection, and a lovely terrace. The option to shower before departure is a particular highlight. The only minor criticism is the insufficient number of power outlets.
The Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge in Hong Kong is not a standout highlight — no windows, no real wow factor — but the warm and proud service makes up for a lot. If you appreciate good Champagne, a Singapore Sling, and à-la-carte dining, you'll feel right at home.
The LATAM VIP Lounge in Bogotá is a solid but unremarkable option in Terminal 1. The food and drink selection is basic, the facilities are adequate, and the gate escort service worked flawlessly. Fine for a short wait, but not a reason to arrive at the airport any earlier than necessary.
The Sheraton Amsterdam Airport impresses above all with its unbeatable location right next to the terminal — reachable on foot in just a few minutes, covered and convenient. If you're willing to pay a slight premium and can take advantage of Marriott promotions, you'll be well taken care of here. The author would happily return.
The Senator Lounge Hamburg is functional and easy to find, but doesn't meet any special standards. The food and drink selection is at the usual Senator Lounge level — no surprises, but no disappointments either. Compared to other lounges, it feels somewhat dated, but is perfectly fine for a short stay.
The Swiss Alpine Lounge in Dock A of Zurich Airport impresses with a successful ambience, friendly staff, and an offering with a clear focus on Swiss products. Particularly positive is the quiet atmosphere compared to the main lounge in Terminal A.
The lounge at Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport is an airport-operated facility with a very modest offering: seating with power outlets, basic drinks, and a coffee machine. If you need a quiet moment before your flight, you'll appreciate it — but it's not worth arriving extra early for.