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Emirates Lounge vs The Centurion Lounge
Emirates Lounge (4.9/5) and The Centurion Lounge (4.8/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Emirates Lounge is ahead on quiet, drinks & bar and views & light; The Centurion Lounge is ahead on workspace and showers. Both are in Terminal 3 at LHR. 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 | The Centurion Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.9/5 | 4.8/5 |
| 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 | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 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 | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 3 | Terminal 3 |
| Nearest gate | 7 | Not recorded |
| Hours | 5:30 AM – 10:30 PM daily | 5:30 AM – 9 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Craft cocktail bar |
| Shower rooms | 4 | 2 |
| Guests | Emirates first/business passengers. Skywards Gold: 1 guest; Skywards Platinum: 1 guest plus up to 2 children. Paid entry (about £150) sold to economy and premium economy passengers. | Platinum, Business Platinum and Centurion cardholders (and US Delta Reserve cardholders). UK-issued Platinum cardholders, including supplementary cardholders, may bring 2 guests free; cards from other markets follow their own market's guest rules. Entry from 3 hours before departure. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Emirates Lounge
- Emirates Lounge
- Only The Centurion Lounge
- Centurion Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, Emirates Lounge or The Centurion Lounge?
Emirates Lounge (4.9/5) and The Centurion Lounge (4.8/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Emirates Lounge is ahead on quiet, drinks & bar and views & light; The Centurion Lounge is ahead on workspace and showers.
Can one membership get me into both Emirates Lounge and The Centurion Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: Emirates Lounge admits through Emirates Lounge, and The Centurion Lounge through Centurion Lounge.
Are Emirates Lounge and The Centurion Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 3 at London Heathrow.
Which has showers, Emirates Lounge or The Centurion Lounge?
Emirates Lounge has 4 showers; The Centurion Lounge has 2 showers.