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Plaza Premium First vs Plaza Premium Lounge (D)
Plaza Premium First (4.3/5) and Plaza Premium Lounge (D) (4.5/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Plaza Premium First is ahead on quiet, wi-fi and staff & service; Plaza Premium Lounge (D) is ahead on seating & comfort, space, coffee, workspace and cleanliness. Both are in Terminal D at DFW. Plaza Premium 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 | Plaza Premium First | Plaza Premium Lounge (D) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 1.0/5 | 1.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal D | Terminal D |
| Nearest gate | D15 | D15 |
| Hours | 7 AM – 10 PM daily | 7 AM – 11 PM daily |
| Bar | Craft cocktail bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 2 | 2 |
| Guests | Paid entry per person, booked online or at the door (from about $124). Not part of the Priority Pass network. | Paid entry per person, booked online or at the door (from about $76); children under 2 free. Not part of the Priority Pass network. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Plaza Premium
- Only Plaza Premium First
- None
- Only Plaza Premium Lounge (D)
- None
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France), Centurion Card, Platinum Card (Germany), Platinum Card (Netherlands), Platinum Card from Charles Schwab, Platinum Card from Morgan Stanley, 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). Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, Plaza Premium First or Plaza Premium Lounge (D)?
Plaza Premium First (4.3/5) and Plaza Premium Lounge (D) (4.5/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Plaza Premium First is ahead on quiet, wi-fi and staff & service; Plaza Premium Lounge (D) is ahead on seating & comfort, space, coffee, workspace and cleanliness.
Can one membership get me into both Plaza Premium First and Plaza Premium Lounge (D)?
Yes. Plaza Premium is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Plaza Premium First and Plaza Premium Lounge (D) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal D at Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Which has showers, Plaza Premium First or Plaza Premium Lounge (D)?
Plaza Premium First has 2 showers; Plaza Premium Lounge (D) has 2 showers.