Lounge Frog guide
Karl-Jatho-Lounge vs Melli-Beese-Lounge
Karl-Jatho-Lounge (2.6/5) and Melli-Beese-Lounge (2.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Karl-Jatho-Lounge is ahead on staff & service and views & light; Melli-Beese-Lounge is ahead on quiet and power outlets. Karl-Jatho-Lounge is in Terminal A and Melli-Beese-Lounge is in Terminal C at HAJ, so the one you can reach depends on where you fly from. 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 | Karl-Jatho-Lounge | Melli-Beese-Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.6/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Views & light | 3.0/5 | 1.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal A | Terminal C |
| Nearest gate | A6 | C19 |
| Hours | Mon–Sat 5 AM – 7 PM; Sun 8 AM – 7 PM | 8 AM – 7 PM daily |
| Bar | Self-serve drinks | Self-serve drinks |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Day pass EUR 25 for Terminal A passengers (Jan 2024). Max stay 3 hours. Priority Pass (pre-booking available) and LoungeKey accepted; one child under 12 free per adult. Some airline premium passengers (e.g. Turkish Airlines business/status) admitted. | Day pass EUR 25 (Jan 2024), online or on site. Max stay 3 hours. Priority Pass (pre-booking available) and LoungeKey accepted; one child under 12 free per adult. Turkish Airlines business class and Miles&Smiles status passengers admitted. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Priority Pass
- Only Karl-Jatho-Lounge
- None
- Only Melli-Beese-Lounge
- None
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, Karl-Jatho-Lounge or Melli-Beese-Lounge?
Karl-Jatho-Lounge (2.6/5) and Melli-Beese-Lounge (2.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Karl-Jatho-Lounge is ahead on staff & service and views & light; Melli-Beese-Lounge is ahead on quiet and power outlets.
Can one membership get me into both Karl-Jatho-Lounge and Melli-Beese-Lounge?
Yes. Priority Pass is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Karl-Jatho-Lounge and Melli-Beese-Lounge in the same terminal?
No. Karl-Jatho-Lounge is in Terminal A and Melli-Beese-Lounge is in Terminal C at Hannover Airport.