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Iberia Emerald Lounge Sorolla vs Sala VIP Plaza Mayor
Iberia Emerald Lounge Sorolla (4.2/5) and Sala VIP Plaza Mayor (4.4/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Iberia Emerald Lounge Sorolla is ahead on seating & comfort and exclusivity; Sala VIP Plaza Mayor is ahead on quiet, coffee, power outlets and views & light. Both are in Terminal 4 at MAD. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Iberia Emerald Lounge Sorolla | Sala VIP Plaza Mayor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 4 | Terminal 4 |
| Nearest gate | J | Not recorded |
| Hours | 5:30 AM – 11 PM daily | 5 AM – 12 AM daily |
| Bar | Craft cocktail bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 1 | 2 |
| Guests | Eligibility: Iberia Club Platino, Platino Prime, Infinita, Infinita Prime and Singular members, and oneworld Emerald members departing from T4 H/J/K/M gates. Guest rules not yet published. | Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance (usually $35 each). Walk-up day passes sold when space allows. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Iberia Emerald Lounge Sorolla
- oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
- Only Sala VIP Plaza Mayor
- DragonPass, LoungeKey, Priority Pass
Quick answers
Which is better, Iberia Emerald Lounge Sorolla or Sala VIP Plaza Mayor?
Iberia Emerald Lounge Sorolla (4.2/5) and Sala VIP Plaza Mayor (4.4/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Iberia Emerald Lounge Sorolla is ahead on seating & comfort and exclusivity; Sala VIP Plaza Mayor is ahead on quiet, coffee, power outlets and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both Iberia Emerald Lounge Sorolla and Sala VIP Plaza Mayor?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: Iberia Emerald Lounge Sorolla admits through oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access, and Sala VIP Plaza Mayor through DragonPass, LoungeKey and Priority Pass.
Are Iberia Emerald Lounge Sorolla and Sala VIP Plaza Mayor in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 4 at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas.
Which has showers, Iberia Emerald Lounge Sorolla or Sala VIP Plaza Mayor?
Iberia Emerald Lounge Sorolla has 1 shower; Sala VIP Plaza Mayor has 2 showers.