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Cathay Pacific First & Business Lounge vs Qantas London Lounge
Cathay Pacific First & Business Lounge (4.5/5) and Qantas London Lounge (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Cathay Pacific First & Business Lounge is ahead on coffee, power outlets and cleanliness; Qantas London Lounge is ahead on quiet, food, showers and staff & service. Both are in Terminal 3 at LHR. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access 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 | Cathay Pacific First & Business Lounge | Qantas London Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| 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 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 3 | Terminal 3 |
| Nearest gate | 11 | Not recorded |
| Hours | 5:30 AM – 9 PM daily | Mon–Sat 6 AM – 8 PM; Sun 8 AM – 8 PM |
| Bar | Full bar | Craft cocktail bar |
| Shower rooms | 6 | 4 |
| Guests | Cathay first/business passengers; Cathay Diamond: 2 guests, Gold: 1 guest, on a oneworld flight the same day. | Business class passengers: no guests. Qantas Gold/Platinum and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald: 1 guest on a oneworld flight the same day. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
- Only Cathay Pacific First & Business Lounge
- Cathay Pacific Lounge
- Only Qantas London Lounge
- Qantas Club
Quick answers
Which is better, Cathay Pacific First & Business Lounge or Qantas London Lounge?
Cathay Pacific First & Business Lounge (4.5/5) and Qantas London Lounge (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Cathay Pacific First & Business Lounge is ahead on coffee, power outlets and cleanliness; Qantas London Lounge is ahead on quiet, food, showers and staff & service.
Can one membership get me into both Cathay Pacific First & Business Lounge and Qantas London Lounge?
Yes. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Cathay Pacific First & Business Lounge and Qantas London Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 3 at London Heathrow.
Which has showers, Cathay Pacific First & Business Lounge or Qantas London Lounge?
Cathay Pacific First & Business Lounge has 6 showers; Qantas London Lounge has 4 showers.