Lounge Frog guide
Star Alliance Lounge vs The Centurion Lounge
Star Alliance Lounge (4.5/5) and The Centurion Lounge (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Star Alliance Lounge is ahead on quiet and drinks & bar; The Centurion Lounge is ahead on power outlets, showers and views & light. 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 | Star Alliance Lounge | The Centurion Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Tom Bradley International Terminal | Tom Bradley International Terminal |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | Mon–Sat 8:30 AM – 1 AM; Sun 9 AM – 1 AM | 6 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Craft cocktail bar |
| Shower rooms | 8 | 2 |
| Guests | Star Alliance business/first passengers; Star Alliance Gold: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day. | Eligible cardmembers may enter within three hours of departure; access is subject to capacity. Current U.S. Centurion Lounge guest fees and card-specific rules apply. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Star Alliance Lounge
- Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only The Centurion Lounge
- Centurion Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, Star Alliance Lounge or The Centurion Lounge?
Star Alliance Lounge (4.5/5) and The Centurion Lounge (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Star Alliance Lounge is ahead on quiet and drinks & bar; The Centurion Lounge is ahead on power outlets, showers and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both Star Alliance Lounge and The Centurion Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: Star Alliance Lounge admits through Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access, and The Centurion Lounge through Centurion Lounge.
Are Star Alliance Lounge and The Centurion Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International.
Which has showers, Star Alliance Lounge or The Centurion Lounge?
Star Alliance Lounge has 8 showers; The Centurion Lounge has 2 showers.