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Emirates Lounge vs Plaza Premium Lounge (T3)
Emirates Lounge (4.9/5) and Plaza Premium Lounge (T3) (4.9/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Emirates Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort and wi-fi; Plaza Premium Lounge (T3) is ahead on quiet and drinks & bar. Both are in Terminal 3 at FCO. 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 | Plaza Premium Lounge (T3) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.9/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 3 | Terminal 3 |
| Nearest gate | E22 | Not recorded |
| Hours | 11:40 AM – 3:20 PM, 6:10 PM – 9:50 PM daily | Mon–Fri 5 AM – 10:30 PM; Sat 5 AM – 11 PM; Sun 5 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 2 | 2 |
| Guests | Emirates first/business passengers; Skywards Gold/Platinum: 1 guest. Paid entry: USD 125 for Skywards members, USD 155 for Emirates/Qantas economy passengers. | Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance. Walk-up entry sold by the hour; children under 2 free. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Emirates Lounge
- Emirates Lounge
- Only Plaza Premium Lounge (T3)
- DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium, Priority Pass
Quick answers
Which is better, Emirates Lounge or Plaza Premium Lounge (T3)?
Emirates Lounge (4.9/5) and Plaza Premium Lounge (T3) (4.9/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Emirates Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort and wi-fi; Plaza Premium Lounge (T3) is ahead on quiet and drinks & bar.
Can one membership get me into both Emirates Lounge and Plaza Premium Lounge (T3)?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: Emirates Lounge admits through Emirates Lounge, and Plaza Premium Lounge (T3) through DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium and Priority Pass.
Are Emirates Lounge and Plaza Premium Lounge (T3) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 3 at Rome Fiumicino.
Which has showers, Emirates Lounge or Plaza Premium Lounge (T3)?
Emirates Lounge has 2 showers; Plaza Premium Lounge (T3) has 2 showers.