Lounge Frog guide
Lufthansa Senator Lounge (T1) vs Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen)
Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.5/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.4/5 for Lufthansa Senator Lounge (T1). Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen) is ahead on food, drinks & bar, coffee, wi-fi, power outlets, workspace, restrooms, cleanliness, staff & service and views & light. Both are in Terminal 1 at CDG. Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Lufthansa Senator Lounge (T1) | Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 1.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 | Terminal 1 |
| Nearest gate | 60 | Not recorded |
| Hours | 5 AM – 8:30 PM daily | Not recorded |
| Bar | Beer & wine | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | 4 |
| Guests | Lufthansa Group first class, HON Circle and Senator members, Star Alliance first class and Star Alliance Gold members on a same-day Star Alliance flight. | Star Alliance business/first passengers; Star Alliance Gold: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only Lufthansa Senator Lounge (T1)
- Senator Lounge
- Only Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen)
- Maple Leaf Lounge, United Club
Quick answers
Which is better, Lufthansa Senator Lounge (T1) or Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen)?
Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.5/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.4/5 for Lufthansa Senator Lounge (T1). Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen) is ahead on food, drinks & bar, coffee, wi-fi, power outlets, workspace, restrooms, cleanliness, staff & service and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both Lufthansa Senator Lounge (T1) and Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen)?
Yes. Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Lufthansa Senator Lounge (T1) and Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 at Paris Charles de Gaulle.
Which has showers, Lufthansa Senator Lounge (T1) or Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen)?
Lufthansa Senator Lounge (T1) has none on record; Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen) has 4 showers.