Lounge Frog guide
United Club (C south) vs United Club (E)
United Club (E) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.7/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.1/5 for United Club (C south). United Club (C south) is ahead on food; United Club (E) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, coffee, wi-fi, workspace and restrooms. United Club (C south) is in Terminal C and United Club (E) is in Terminal E at IAH, so the one you can reach depends on where you fly from. 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 south) | United Club (E) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal C | Terminal E |
| Nearest gate | C33 | E11 |
| Hours | 5:30 AM – 9 PM daily | 5:30 AM – 9 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | 2 |
| 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 south)
- None
- Only United Club (E)
- 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 south) or United Club (E)?
United Club (E) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.7/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.1/5 for United Club (C south). United Club (C south) is ahead on food; United Club (E) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, coffee, wi-fi, workspace and restrooms.
Can one membership get me into both United Club (C south) and United Club (E)?
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 south) and United Club (E) in the same terminal?
No. United Club (C south) is in Terminal C and United Club (E) is in Terminal E at George Bush Intercontinental.
Which has showers, United Club (C south) or United Club (E)?
United Club (C south) has none on record; United Club (E) has 2 showers.