Lounge Frog guide
Aspire Lounge vs The Suite by Aspire
Aspire Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 2.9/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.6/5 for The Suite by Aspire. Aspire Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, food, coffee, wi-fi, staff & service and views & light; The Suite by Aspire is ahead on quiet, power outlets, workspace and cleanliness. Both are in Main Terminal at NCL. Aspire Lounges gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Aspire Lounge | The Suite by Aspire |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Quiet | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Coffee | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Workspace | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Views & light | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 1.0/5 | 1.0/5 |
| Terminal | Main Terminal | Main Terminal |
| Nearest gate | Gates 3, 7, 19 and 20 | Not recorded |
| Hours | Mon 4 AM – 9 PM; Tue–Wed 4 AM – 8 PM; Thu 4 AM – 9 PM; Fri 4 AM – 9:30 PM; Sat 4 AM – 6 PM; Sun 4 AM – 9 PM | Not recorded |
| Bar | Beer & wine | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Open to all passengers; children welcome with the booking holder, under-2s free with a paying adult. Priority Pass and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance. Stays up to 3 hours before departure; stag and hen parties not admitted. | Adults (18+) only. Emirates premium-cabin passengers; otherwise paid entry (about £60 in 2024, not sold at peak times) or a Priority Pass upgrade supplement (£22 in 2024). Waiter-served table service. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Aspire Lounges
- Only Aspire Lounge
- DragonPass, Priority Pass
- Only The Suite by Aspire
- None
Quick answers
Which is better, Aspire Lounge or The Suite by Aspire?
Aspire Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 2.9/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.6/5 for The Suite by Aspire. Aspire Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, food, coffee, wi-fi, staff & service and views & light; The Suite by Aspire is ahead on quiet, power outlets, workspace and cleanliness.
Can one membership get me into both Aspire Lounge and The Suite by Aspire?
Yes. Aspire Lounges is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Aspire Lounge and The Suite by Aspire in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Main Terminal at Newcastle International.