Lounge Frog guide
Emirates Lounge vs Salon Paris (2C)
Emirates Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.4/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.8/5 for Salon Paris (2C). Emirates Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food, drinks & bar, coffee, wi-fi, power outlets, workspace, restrooms, cleanliness, staff & service and views & light. Both are in Terminal 2C at CDG. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Emirates Lounge | Salon Paris (2C) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Showers | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | Not rated | 3.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 2C | Terminal 2C |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Bar | Full bar | Bar: unknown |
| Shower rooms | 2 | None on record |
| Guests | Emirates first/business passengers; Skywards Gold/Platinum: 1 guest. Paid entry sold to economy passengers on the day. | Contract lounge for partner airlines' eligible passengers; paid entry for other departing 2C passengers can be bought via third-party platforms (e.g. GetYourGuide, LoungePair). |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Emirates Lounge
- Emirates Lounge
- Only Salon Paris (2C)
- None
Quick answers
Which is better, Emirates Lounge or Salon Paris (2C)?
Emirates Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.4/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.8/5 for Salon Paris (2C). Emirates Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food, drinks & bar, coffee, wi-fi, power outlets, workspace, restrooms, cleanliness, staff & service and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both Emirates Lounge and Salon Paris (2C)?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record. Emirates Lounge admits through Emirates Lounge; Salon Paris (2C) lists no access program, so entry is by ticket or invitation.
Are Emirates Lounge and Salon Paris (2C) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 2C at Paris Charles de Gaulle.
Which has showers, Emirates Lounge or Salon Paris (2C)?
Emirates Lounge has 2 showers; Salon Paris (2C) has none on record.