Lounge Frog guide
Lufthansa Lounge vs Melli-Beese-Lounge
Lufthansa Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.4/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.6/5 for Melli-Beese-Lounge. Lufthansa Lounge is ahead on food, wi-fi, power outlets, cleanliness, staff & service, views & light and exclusivity; Melli-Beese-Lounge is ahead on space. Lufthansa 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. No program on Lounge Frog's record 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 Lounge | Melli-Beese-Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | 1.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal A | Terminal C |
| Nearest gate | A6 | C19 |
| Hours | 5:15 AM – 7:45 PM daily | 8 AM – 7 PM daily |
| Bar | Self-serve drinks | Self-serve drinks |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Business Lounge: business/first class on a same-day Lufthansa Group or Star Alliance flight, and Miles & More Frequent Traveller, Senator, HON Circle and Star Alliance Gold members. Senator Lounge: Senators, HON Circle, Star Alliance Gold and first class. Amex Platinum access (Lufthansa Group flight, no companions) ends 30 Sep 2026. | 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
- None
- Only Lufthansa Lounge
- Business Lounge, Senator Lounge, Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only Melli-Beese-Lounge
- Priority Pass
Quick answers
Which is better, Lufthansa Lounge or Melli-Beese-Lounge?
Lufthansa Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.4/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.6/5 for Melli-Beese-Lounge. Lufthansa Lounge is ahead on food, wi-fi, power outlets, cleanliness, staff & service, views & light and exclusivity; Melli-Beese-Lounge is ahead on space.
Can one membership get me into both Lufthansa Lounge and Melli-Beese-Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: Lufthansa Lounge admits through Business Lounge, Senator Lounge and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access, and Melli-Beese-Lounge through Priority Pass.
Are Lufthansa Lounge and Melli-Beese-Lounge in the same terminal?
No. Lufthansa Lounge is in Terminal A and Melli-Beese-Lounge is in Terminal C at Hannover Airport.