Lounge Frog guide
Sala VIP Puerta de Alcalá vs Sala VIP Puerta del Sol
Sala VIP Puerta de Alcalá is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.3/5 for Sala VIP Puerta del Sol. Sala VIP Puerta de Alcalá is ahead on quiet, coffee, staff & service and views & light; Sala VIP Puerta del Sol is ahead on food and wi-fi. Sala VIP Puerta de Alcalá is in Terminal 2 and Sala VIP Puerta del Sol is in Terminal 3 at MAD, so the one you can reach depends on where you fly from. DragonPass, LoungeKey, Priority Pass and SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access each get you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Sala VIP Puerta de Alcalá | Sala VIP Puerta del Sol |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| 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 | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | Not rated |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 2 | Terminal 3 |
| Nearest gate | D62 | E81 |
| Hours | 12 AM – 12 AM daily | 4:30 AM – 9:30 PM daily |
| Bar | Self-serve drinks | Self-serve drinks |
| Shower rooms | 2 | 2 |
| Guests | Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance (usually $35 each). Walk-up day passes sold when space allows. | 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
- DragonPass, LoungeKey, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access
- Only Sala VIP Puerta de Alcalá
- None
- Only Sala VIP Puerta del Sol
- None
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France), Centurion Card, Diners Club Black Metal Edition, Emirates Skywards Infinite, Infinia Metal Edition, JetBlue Premier Card, Magnus, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, Palladium, Passport Visa Infinite+, Platinum Card (Germany), Platinum Card (Netherlands), Platinum Card from Charles Schwab, Platinum Card from Morgan Stanley, Premier World Elite Mastercard, Prestige (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Reserve, Reserve Card, Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Reserve for Business, Strata Elite, The Platinum Card, The Platinum Card (Australia), The Platinum Card (Canada), The Platinum Card (Hong Kong), The Platinum Card (India), The Platinum Card (Singapore), The Platinum Card (UAE), The Platinum Card (UK), Vantage Visa Infinite, Venture X, Venture X Business, VOYAGE Card. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, Sala VIP Puerta de Alcalá or Sala VIP Puerta del Sol?
Sala VIP Puerta de Alcalá is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.3/5 for Sala VIP Puerta del Sol. Sala VIP Puerta de Alcalá is ahead on quiet, coffee, staff & service and views & light; Sala VIP Puerta del Sol is ahead on food and wi-fi.
Can one membership get me into both Sala VIP Puerta de Alcalá and Sala VIP Puerta del Sol?
Yes. DragonPass, LoungeKey, Priority Pass and SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Sala VIP Puerta de Alcalá and Sala VIP Puerta del Sol in the same terminal?
No. Sala VIP Puerta de Alcalá is in Terminal 2 and Sala VIP Puerta del Sol is in Terminal 3 at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas.
Which has showers, Sala VIP Puerta de Alcalá or Sala VIP Puerta del Sol?
Sala VIP Puerta de Alcalá has 2 showers; Sala VIP Puerta del Sol has 2 showers.