Lounge Frog guide
Marhaba Lounge (Terminal 1) vs Swissport Horizon Lounge
Marhaba Lounge (Terminal 1) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 2.9/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.6/5 for Swissport Horizon Lounge. Marhaba Lounge (Terminal 1) is ahead on quiet, space, food and staff & service. Both are in Main Terminal at GVA. Priority Pass gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Marhaba Lounge (Terminal 1) | Swissport Horizon Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Workspace | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Views & light | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Main Terminal | Main Terminal |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | 9 AM – 6 PM daily | 6 AM – 8:30 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Premium passengers of contract airlines (including Emirates), lounge-network members (guest fees per membership) and paid entries, subject to capacity. | Contract airline passengers, lounge-network members (guest fees per membership) and paid walk-ins or pre-booked Aspire entries, subject to capacity. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Priority Pass
- Only Marhaba Lounge (Terminal 1)
- None
- Only Swissport Horizon Lounge
- Aspire Lounges
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: 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, Infinia Metal Edition, JetBlue Premier Card, Magnus, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, Palladium, 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. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, Marhaba Lounge (Terminal 1) or Swissport Horizon Lounge?
Marhaba Lounge (Terminal 1) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 2.9/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.6/5 for Swissport Horizon Lounge. Marhaba Lounge (Terminal 1) is ahead on quiet, space, food and staff & service.
Can one membership get me into both Marhaba Lounge (Terminal 1) and Swissport Horizon Lounge?
Yes. Priority Pass is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Marhaba Lounge (Terminal 1) and Swissport Horizon Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Main Terminal at Geneva Airport.