Lounge Frog guide
Plaza Premium Lounge (T3) vs W Premium Lounge – The Pier
Plaza Premium Lounge (T3) (4.8/5) and W Premium Lounge – The Pier (4.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Plaza Premium Lounge (T3) is ahead on workspace and restrooms; W Premium Lounge – The Pier is ahead on quiet, power outlets and staff & service. Both are in Terminal 3 at GRU. DragonPass, LoungeKey and Priority Pass each get 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 Lounge (T3) | W Premium Lounge – The Pier |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.8/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | Not rated | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 3 | Terminal 3 |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | Not recorded | 12 AM – 11:59 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 4 | 4 |
| Guests | Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance. Walk-up entry sold by the hour; children under 2 free. | Maximum 3 hour stay - Access may be restricted due to space constraints - Children under 2 years are admitted free. Shower facilities are subject to payment. Note: Lounge access may be restricted due to lounge capacity constraints and the Lounge reserves the right to reserve seating as necessary. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- DragonPass, LoungeKey, Priority Pass
- Only Plaza Premium Lounge (T3)
- Plaza Premium
- Only W Premium Lounge – The Pier
- None
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France), Centurion Card, Diners Club Black Metal Edition, Emirates Skywards Infinite, Infinia Metal Edition, JetBlue Premier Card, Magnus, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, Palladium, Passport Visa Infinite+, Platinum Card (Germany), Platinum Card (Netherlands), Platinum Card from Charles Schwab, Platinum Card from Morgan Stanley, Premier World Elite Mastercard, Prestige (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Reserve, Reserve Card, Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Reserve for Business, Strata Elite, 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), Vantage Visa Infinite, Venture X, Venture X Business, VOYAGE Card. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, Plaza Premium Lounge (T3) or W Premium Lounge – The Pier?
Plaza Premium Lounge (T3) (4.8/5) and W Premium Lounge – The Pier (4.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Plaza Premium Lounge (T3) is ahead on workspace and restrooms; W Premium Lounge – The Pier is ahead on quiet, power outlets and staff & service.
Can one membership get me into both Plaza Premium Lounge (T3) and W Premium Lounge – The Pier?
Yes. DragonPass, LoungeKey and Priority Pass are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Plaza Premium Lounge (T3) and W Premium Lounge – The Pier in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 3 at São Paulo/Guarulhos International.
Which has showers, Plaza Premium Lounge (T3) or W Premium Lounge – The Pier?
Plaza Premium Lounge (T3) has 4 showers; W Premium Lounge – The Pier has 4 showers.