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Emirates Lounge vs Gae Aulenti Premium Lounge
Emirates Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.1/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.6/5 for Gae Aulenti Premium Lounge. Emirates Lounge is ahead on food, drinks & bar, coffee, cleanliness, staff & service, views & light and exclusivity. Both are in Terminal 1 at MXP. 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 | Emirates Lounge | Gae Aulenti Premium Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 | Terminal 1 |
| Nearest gate | B50-B59 | B50-B59 |
| Hours | Not recorded | 5:30 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 1 | 1 |
| Guests | Emirates First and Business passengers and Skywards Gold/Platinum members; Skywards elites may bring guests per tier rules. Paid access sometimes offered to Emirates Economy passengers. | Access for eligible premium passengers of contracted airlines and paid entry sold by SEA; not part of Priority Pass. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Emirates Lounge
- Emirates Lounge
- Only Gae Aulenti Premium Lounge
- None
Quick answers
Which is better, Emirates Lounge or Gae Aulenti Premium Lounge?
Emirates Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.1/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.6/5 for Gae Aulenti Premium Lounge. Emirates Lounge is ahead on food, drinks & bar, coffee, cleanliness, staff & service, views & light and exclusivity.
Can one membership get me into both Emirates Lounge and Gae Aulenti Premium Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record. Emirates Lounge admits through Emirates Lounge; Gae Aulenti Premium Lounge lists no access program, so entry is by ticket or invitation.
Are Emirates Lounge and Gae Aulenti Premium Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 at Milan Malpensa Airport.
Which has showers, Emirates Lounge or Gae Aulenti Premium Lounge?
Emirates Lounge has 1 shower; Gae Aulenti Premium Lounge has 1 shower.