Lounge Frog guide
Encalm Lounge (Arrivals) vs Encalm Lounge (Domestic T3)
Encalm Lounge (Domestic T3) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.7/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.6/5 for Encalm Lounge (Arrivals). Encalm Lounge (Domestic T3) is ahead on seating & comfort, space, power outlets and restrooms. Both are in Terminal 3 at DEL. Priority Pass gets 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 | Encalm Lounge (Arrivals) | Encalm Lounge (Domestic T3) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 2.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 2.0/5 | Not rated |
| Terminal | Terminal 3 | Terminal 3 |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | 12 AM – 11:59 PM daily | 12 AM – 11:59 PM daily |
| Bar | Bar: unknown | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | 2 |
| Guests | Maximum 2 hour stay - All Cardholders and guests are required to show a Boarding Pass with confirmed same-day travel for access to the lounge - Children under 6 years are admitted free. Complimentary luggage storage available inside the lounge. | Maximum 2 hour stay - Children under 6 years are admitted free. Local calls only. Complimentary shoe shine available inside the lounge. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Priority Pass
- Only Encalm Lounge (Arrivals)
- None
- Only Encalm Lounge (Domestic T3)
- None
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: 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, 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. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, Encalm Lounge (Arrivals) or Encalm Lounge (Domestic T3)?
Encalm Lounge (Domestic T3) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.7/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.6/5 for Encalm Lounge (Arrivals). Encalm Lounge (Domestic T3) is ahead on seating & comfort, space, power outlets and restrooms.
Can one membership get me into both Encalm Lounge (Arrivals) and Encalm Lounge (Domestic T3)?
Yes. Priority Pass is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Encalm Lounge (Arrivals) and Encalm Lounge (Domestic T3) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International.
Which has showers, Encalm Lounge (Arrivals) or Encalm Lounge (Domestic T3)?
Encalm Lounge (Arrivals) has none on record; Encalm Lounge (Domestic T3) has 2 showers.