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Sala VIP Joan Miró vs Sala VIP Pau Casals
Sala VIP Joan Miró (3.0/5) and Sala VIP Pau Casals (3.0/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Sala VIP Joan Miró is ahead on space and food; Sala VIP Pau Casals is ahead on drinks & bar. Both are in Terminal 1 at BCN. DragonPass, LoungeKey, oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access each get you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Sala VIP Joan Miró | Sala VIP Pau Casals |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 3.0/5 | Not rated |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | Not rated | 3.0/5 |
| Power outlets | Not rated | 2.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Restrooms | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 2.0/5 | Not rated |
| Exclusivity | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 | Terminal 1 |
| Nearest gate | D-E | A-C |
| Hours | Not recorded | 4:30 AM – 11:30 PM daily |
| Bar | Self-serve drinks | Self-serve drinks |
| Shower rooms | 1 | 2 |
| Guests | Priority Pass/LoungeKey members: 1 guest per cardholder. Aena paid access: children 0-5 free, reduced rate for ages 6-10; maximum stay 3 hours before departure. | Priority Pass/LoungeKey members: 1 guest per cardholder. Alliance elite members: 1 guest. Aena paid access: children 0-5 free, reduced rate for ages 6-10; maximum stay 3 hours before departure. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- DragonPass, LoungeKey, oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access, Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only Sala VIP Joan Miró
- None
- Only Sala VIP Pau Casals
- None
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France), Centurion Card, Diners Club Black Metal Edition, Emirates Skywards Infinite, Infinia Metal Edition, JetBlue Premier Card, Magnus, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, Palladium, Passport Visa Infinite+, Platinum Card (Germany), Platinum Card (Netherlands), Platinum Card from Charles Schwab, Platinum Card from Morgan Stanley, Premier World Elite Mastercard, Prestige (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Reserve, Reserve Card, Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Reserve for Business, Strata Elite, The Platinum Card, The Platinum Card (Australia), The Platinum Card (Canada), The Platinum Card (Hong Kong), The Platinum Card (India), The Platinum Card (Singapore), The Platinum Card (UAE), The Platinum Card (UK), Vantage Visa Infinite, Venture X, Venture X Business, VOYAGE Card. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, Sala VIP Joan Miró or Sala VIP Pau Casals?
Sala VIP Joan Miró (3.0/5) and Sala VIP Pau Casals (3.0/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Sala VIP Joan Miró is ahead on space and food; Sala VIP Pau Casals is ahead on drinks & bar.
Can one membership get me into both Sala VIP Joan Miró and Sala VIP Pau Casals?
Yes. DragonPass, LoungeKey, oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Sala VIP Joan Miró and Sala VIP Pau Casals in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat.
Which has showers, Sala VIP Joan Miró or Sala VIP Pau Casals?
Sala VIP Joan Miró has 1 shower; Sala VIP Pau Casals has 2 showers.