Lounge Frog guide
Platinum and Gold Lounge (North) vs Platinum Lounge (South)
Platinum and Gold Lounge (North) (3.3/5) and Platinum Lounge (South) (3.5/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Platinum and Gold Lounge (North) is ahead on seating & comfort. Both are in Main Terminal at DOH. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access gets you into both.
Comparison updated September 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Platinum and Gold Lounge (North) | Platinum Lounge (South) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Space | 2.0/5 | Not rated |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | Not rated | 3.0/5 |
| Restrooms | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Terminal | Main Terminal | Main Terminal |
| Nearest gate | C14 | A1 |
| Hours | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Bar | Bar: unknown | Bar: unknown |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Qatar Privilege Club Platinum/Gold and oneworld Emerald/Sapphire members travelling economy on Qatar Airways or oneworld flights, plus their eligible guests travelling with them. Access can also be bought as an ancillary service. | Qatar Privilege Club Platinum and oneworld Emerald members travelling economy on Qatar Airways or oneworld flights, plus their eligible guests travelling with them. Access can also be bought as an ancillary service. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
- Only Platinum and Gold Lounge (North)
- None
- Only Platinum Lounge (South)
- None
Quick answers
Which is better, Platinum and Gold Lounge (North) or Platinum Lounge (South)?
Platinum and Gold Lounge (North) (3.3/5) and Platinum Lounge (South) (3.5/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Platinum and Gold Lounge (North) is ahead on seating & comfort.
Can one membership get me into both Platinum and Gold Lounge (North) and Platinum Lounge (South)?
Yes. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Platinum and Gold Lounge (North) and Platinum Lounge (South) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Main Terminal at Hamad International.