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Emirates Lounge vs Salon Paul Maxence (2A/2C)
Emirates Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.4/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.0/5 for Salon Paul Maxence (2A/2C). Emirates Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food, coffee, wi-fi, power outlets, workspace, restrooms, cleanliness and staff & service. 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 Paul Maxence (2A/2C) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| 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 | 4.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | Not rated | 3.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 2C | Terminal 2C |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | Not recorded | 6 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| 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: premium passengers and elites of partner airlines (e.g. Qantas and other oneworld carriers, Saudia, Kuwait Airways, Air Senegal) per their airline's rules; paid entry for any passenger when space allows. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Emirates Lounge
- Emirates Lounge
- Only Salon Paul Maxence (2A/2C)
- None
Quick answers
Which is better, Emirates Lounge or Salon Paul Maxence (2A/2C)?
Emirates Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.4/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.0/5 for Salon Paul Maxence (2A/2C). Emirates Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food, coffee, wi-fi, power outlets, workspace, restrooms, cleanliness and staff & service.
Can one membership get me into both Emirates Lounge and Salon Paul Maxence (2A/2C)?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record. Emirates Lounge admits through Emirates Lounge; Salon Paul Maxence (2A/2C) lists no access program, so entry is by ticket or invitation.
Are Emirates Lounge and Salon Paul Maxence (2A/2C) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 2C at Paris Charles de Gaulle.
Which has showers, Emirates Lounge or Salon Paul Maxence (2A/2C)?
Emirates Lounge has 2 showers; Salon Paul Maxence (2A/2C) has none on record.