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Lufthansa Business Lounge (A) vs Lufthansa Senator Lounge (Z)
Lufthansa Business Lounge (A) (4.4/5) and Lufthansa Senator Lounge (Z) (4.4/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Lufthansa Business Lounge (A) is ahead on space; Lufthansa Senator Lounge (Z) is ahead on drinks & bar and coffee. Both are in Terminal 1 (A/Z) at FRA. 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 Business Lounge (A) | Lufthansa Senator Lounge (Z) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 (A/Z) | Terminal 1 (A/Z) |
| Nearest gate | A26 | Z50 |
| Hours | 6 AM – 9:30 PM daily | 5 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Bar | Beer & wine | Beer & wine |
| Shower rooms | 4 | 6 |
| Guests | Business class passengers: no guests. Star Alliance Gold and Senator: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day. | Star Alliance Gold and Lufthansa Senator/HON Circle members: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only Lufthansa Business Lounge (A)
- Business Lounge
- Only Lufthansa Senator Lounge (Z)
- Senator Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, Lufthansa Business Lounge (A) or Lufthansa Senator Lounge (Z)?
Lufthansa Business Lounge (A) (4.4/5) and Lufthansa Senator Lounge (Z) (4.4/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Lufthansa Business Lounge (A) is ahead on space; Lufthansa Senator Lounge (Z) is ahead on drinks & bar and coffee.
Can one membership get me into both Lufthansa Business Lounge (A) and Lufthansa Senator Lounge (Z)?
Yes. Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Lufthansa Business Lounge (A) and Lufthansa Senator Lounge (Z) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 (A/Z) at Frankfurt Airport.
Which has showers, Lufthansa Business Lounge (A) or Lufthansa Senator Lounge (Z)?
Lufthansa Business Lounge (A) has 4 showers; Lufthansa Senator Lounge (Z) has 6 showers.