Lounge Frog guide
Asiana Business Lounge (Central) vs Matina Lounge East (T1)
Matina Lounge East (T1) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.7/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.4/5 for Asiana Business Lounge (Central). Asiana Business Lounge (Central) is ahead on wi-fi; Matina Lounge East (T1) is ahead on quiet, space, coffee, showers, staff & service and views & light. Both are in Terminal 1 at ICN. Priority Pass gets you into both.
Details checked as recently as October 2026. Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Asiana Business Lounge (Central) | Matina Lounge East (T1) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 | Terminal 1 |
| Nearest gate | 26 | 11 |
| Hours | 6 AM – 10 PM daily | 6 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Bar | Beer & wine | Beer & wine |
| Shower rooms | 4 | 4 |
| Guests | Business class passengers: no guests. Asiana Club Diamond and Star Alliance Gold: 1 guest. | Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance (usually $35 each). Walk-up day passes sold when space allows. Same-day boarding pass required; max stay 3 hours; children under 3 free. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Priority Pass
- Only Asiana Business Lounge (Central)
- Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only Matina Lounge East (T1)
- DragonPass, LoungeKey
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, Asiana Business Lounge (Central) or Matina Lounge East (T1)?
Matina Lounge East (T1) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.7/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.4/5 for Asiana Business Lounge (Central). Asiana Business Lounge (Central) is ahead on wi-fi; Matina Lounge East (T1) is ahead on quiet, space, coffee, showers, staff & service and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both Asiana Business Lounge (Central) and Matina Lounge East (T1)?
Yes. Priority Pass is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Asiana Business Lounge (Central) and Matina Lounge East (T1) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 at Incheon International.
Which has showers, Asiana Business Lounge (Central) or Matina Lounge East (T1)?
Asiana Business Lounge (Central) has 4 showers; Matina Lounge East (T1) has 4 showers.