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Lufthansa Senator Lounge (B) vs Lufthansa Welcome Lounge
Lufthansa Senator Lounge (B) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.2/5 for Lufthansa Welcome Lounge. Lufthansa Senator Lounge (B) is ahead on quiet, food, wi-fi, power outlets, workspace, showers, cleanliness and staff & service; Lufthansa Welcome Lounge is ahead on space and views & light. Both are in Terminal 1 (B) 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 Senator Lounge (B) | Lufthansa Welcome Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 (B) | Terminal 1 (B) |
| Nearest gate | B44 | Not recorded |
| Hours | 6 AM – 10 PM daily | 5:15 AM – 12:30 PM daily |
| Bar | Beer & wine | Beer & wine |
| Shower rooms | 4 | 20 |
| Guests | Star Alliance Gold and Lufthansa Senator/HON Circle members: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day. | Arriving first/business passengers and Senator/HON Circle members; no guests. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only Lufthansa Senator Lounge (B)
- Senator Lounge
- Only Lufthansa Welcome Lounge
- Business Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, Lufthansa Senator Lounge (B) or Lufthansa Welcome Lounge?
Lufthansa Senator Lounge (B) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.2/5 for Lufthansa Welcome Lounge. Lufthansa Senator Lounge (B) is ahead on quiet, food, wi-fi, power outlets, workspace, showers, cleanliness and staff & service; Lufthansa Welcome Lounge is ahead on space and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both Lufthansa Senator Lounge (B) and Lufthansa Welcome Lounge?
Yes. Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Lufthansa Senator Lounge (B) and Lufthansa Welcome Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 (B) at Frankfurt Airport.
Which has showers, Lufthansa Senator Lounge (B) or Lufthansa Welcome Lounge?
Lufthansa Senator Lounge (B) has 4 showers; Lufthansa Welcome Lounge has 20 showers.