Lounge Frog guide
United Club (C north) vs United Club (C south)
United Club (C north) (4.0/5) and United Club (C south) (4.1/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. United Club (C north) is ahead on space and restrooms; United Club (C south) is ahead on wi-fi, workspace and staff & service. Both are in Terminal C at IAH. Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access and United Club 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 | United Club (C north) | United Club (C south) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal C | Terminal C |
| Nearest gate | C1 | C33 |
| Hours | 5:30 AM – 9 PM daily | 5:30 AM – 9 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Individual members: no guests. All Access members: up to 2 adult guests, or 1 adult plus dependents under 18. United Club cardmembers: 1 adult guest plus dependents under 18. One-time passes $59. Same-day United or Star Alliance ticket required. | Individual members: no guests. All Access members: up to 2 adult guests, or 1 adult plus dependents under 18. United Club cardmembers: 1 adult guest plus dependents under 18. One-time passes $59. Same-day United or Star Alliance ticket required. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access, United Club
- Only United Club (C north)
- None
- Only United Club (C south)
- None
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: United Club Business Card, United Club Card. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, United Club (C north) or United Club (C south)?
United Club (C north) (4.0/5) and United Club (C south) (4.1/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. United Club (C north) is ahead on space and restrooms; United Club (C south) is ahead on wi-fi, workspace and staff & service.
Can one membership get me into both United Club (C north) and United Club (C south)?
Yes. Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access and United Club are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are United Club (C north) and United Club (C south) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal C at George Bush Intercontinental.