Lounge Frog guide
Diamond Lounge vs The View
The View is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.7/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.4/5 for Diamond Lounge. The View is ahead on seating & comfort, food, restrooms and views & light. Diamond Lounge is in Pier A and The View is in Pier B at BRU, so the one you can reach depends on where you fly from. DragonPass and Priority Pass 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 | Diamond Lounge | The View |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.4/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | Not rated | 3.0/5 |
| Space | Not rated | 3.0/5 |
| Food | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | Not rated | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 3.0/5 | Not rated |
| Staff & service | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 2.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Pier A | Pier B |
| Nearest gate | A42 | B04 |
| Hours | 4:30 AM – 9 PM daily | 5 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Bar | Self-serve drinks | Self-serve drinks |
| Shower rooms | None on record | 2 |
| Guests | Premium passengers of contract airlines, Priority Pass, DragonPass and LoungeKey members, or an individual pass (around EUR 39). Entry up to 3 hours before departure, maximum stay 3 hours; children under 2 free. | Premium passengers of contract airlines, Priority Pass and DragonPass members, and paid entries (dynamic pricing on the Brussels Airport website). Entry up to 3 hours before departure, maximum stay 3 hours; children under 2 free. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- DragonPass, Priority Pass
- Only Diamond Lounge
- LoungeKey
- Only The View
- Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
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, Diamond Lounge or The View?
The View is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.7/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.4/5 for Diamond Lounge. The View is ahead on seating & comfort, food, restrooms and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both Diamond Lounge and The View?
Yes. DragonPass and Priority Pass are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Diamond Lounge and The View in the same terminal?
No. Diamond Lounge is in Pier A and The View is in Pier B at Brussels Airport.
Which has showers, Diamond Lounge or The View?
Diamond Lounge has none on record; The View has 2 showers.