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Emirates Lounge vs Star Alliance Lounge
Emirates Lounge (4.4/5) and Star Alliance Lounge (4.5/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Emirates Lounge is ahead on restrooms and cleanliness; Star Alliance Lounge is ahead on space, drinks & bar and staff & service. Both are in Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets 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 | Emirates Lounge | Star Alliance Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | Tom Bradley International Terminal | Tom Bradley International Terminal |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | Not recorded | Mon–Sat 8:30 AM – 1 AM; Sun 9 AM – 1 AM |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 4 | 8 |
| Guests | Emirates first/business passengers; Skywards Gold/Platinum: 1 guest. Paid entry sold to economy passengers on the day. Open only around the daily Emirates departure (roughly 11:35-15:35 in winter, 12:40-16:40 in summer). | Star Alliance business/first passengers; Star Alliance Gold: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Emirates Lounge
- Emirates Lounge
- Only Star Alliance Lounge
- Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
Quick answers
Which is better, Emirates Lounge or Star Alliance Lounge?
Emirates Lounge (4.4/5) and Star Alliance Lounge (4.5/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Emirates Lounge is ahead on restrooms and cleanliness; Star Alliance Lounge is ahead on space, drinks & bar and staff & service.
Can one membership get me into both Emirates Lounge and Star Alliance Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: Emirates Lounge admits through Emirates Lounge, and Star Alliance Lounge through Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access.
Are Emirates Lounge and Star Alliance Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International.
Which has showers, Emirates Lounge or Star Alliance Lounge?
Emirates Lounge has 4 showers; Star Alliance Lounge has 8 showers.