Lounge Frog guide
Luxe by Aspire vs Suite by Aspire
Luxe by Aspire is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.4/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.8/5 for Suite by Aspire. Luxe by Aspire is ahead on space, wi-fi, workspace, restrooms, cleanliness, staff & service and views & light; Suite by Aspire is ahead on quiet and coffee. Both are in Main Terminal — Central & International Pier at BHX. Aspire Lounges, DragonPass and Priority Pass each get you into both.
Details checked as recently as September 2026. Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Luxe by Aspire | Suite by Aspire |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 1.0/5 | 1.0/5 |
| Terminal | Main Terminal — Central & International Pier | Main Terminal — Central & International Pier |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | 3:30 AM – 8:30 PM daily | 3:30 AM – 8:30 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Craft cocktail bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Open to all travellers with a paid booking (all ages; children supervised); stays up to 3 hours before departure. Priority Pass and DragonPass holders admitted subject to availability with an upgrade fee. | Adults only (18+); children not admitted unless invited by their airline. Paid bookings up to 3 hours before departure; Priority Pass and DragonPass holders admitted with an upgrade fee, subject to availability. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Aspire Lounges, DragonPass, Priority Pass
- Only Luxe by Aspire
- None
- Only Suite by Aspire
- 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, 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, Luxe by Aspire or Suite by Aspire?
Luxe by Aspire is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.4/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.8/5 for Suite by Aspire. Luxe by Aspire is ahead on space, wi-fi, workspace, restrooms, cleanliness, staff & service and views & light; Suite by Aspire is ahead on quiet and coffee.
Can one membership get me into both Luxe by Aspire and Suite by Aspire?
Yes. Aspire Lounges, DragonPass and Priority Pass are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Luxe by Aspire and Suite by Aspire in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Main Terminal — Central & International Pier at Birmingham Airport.