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American Airlines Admirals Club (A-West) vs American Airlines Admirals Club (B/C)
American Airlines Admirals Club (A-West) (4.6/5) and American Airlines Admirals Club (B/C) (4.8/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. American Airlines Admirals Club (B/C) is ahead on space, restrooms and cleanliness. American Airlines Admirals Club (A-West) is in Terminal A-West and American Airlines Admirals Club (B/C) is in Terminal B at PHL, so the one you can reach depends on where you fly from. Admirals Club and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access each get 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 | American Airlines Admirals Club (A-West) | American Airlines Admirals Club (B/C) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | Not rated |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal A-West | Terminal B |
| Nearest gate | A15 | Not recorded |
| Hours | 5 AM – 10 PM daily | 4:30 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 2 | None on record |
| Guests | Members: immediate family or up to 2 guests (Single memberships: no guests). Business/first on a qualifying international itinerary: 1 guest. Day passes sold; a same-day AA or oneworld ticket is required. | Members: immediate family or up to 2 guests (Single memberships: no guests). Business/first on a qualifying international itinerary: 1 guest. Day passes sold; a same-day AA or oneworld ticket is required. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Admirals Club, oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
- Only American Airlines Admirals Club (A-West)
- None
- Only American Airlines Admirals Club (B/C)
- None
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard, Strata Elite. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, American Airlines Admirals Club (A-West) or American Airlines Admirals Club (B/C)?
American Airlines Admirals Club (A-West) (4.6/5) and American Airlines Admirals Club (B/C) (4.8/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. American Airlines Admirals Club (B/C) is ahead on space, restrooms and cleanliness.
Can one membership get me into both American Airlines Admirals Club (A-West) and American Airlines Admirals Club (B/C)?
Yes. Admirals Club and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are American Airlines Admirals Club (A-West) and American Airlines Admirals Club (B/C) in the same terminal?
No. American Airlines Admirals Club (A-West) is in Terminal A-West and American Airlines Admirals Club (B/C) is in Terminal B at Philadelphia International.
Which has showers, American Airlines Admirals Club (A-West) or American Airlines Admirals Club (B/C)?
American Airlines Admirals Club (A-West) has 2 showers; American Airlines Admirals Club (B/C) has none on record.