Lounge Frog guide
British Airways Terraces Lounge vs Emirates Lounge
British Airways Terraces Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.8/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.5/5 for Emirates Lounge. British Airways Terraces Lounge is ahead on quiet, food, workspace, showers and views & light; Emirates Lounge is ahead on cleanliness. Both are in International Terminal A at SFO. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets 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 | British Airways Terraces Lounge | Emirates Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.8/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| 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 | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | International Terminal A | International Terminal A |
| Nearest gate | A5 | A2 |
| Hours | 8:30 AM – 1 PM, 1:30 PM – 9 PM daily | 1:05 PM – 5:05 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 2 | 2 |
| Guests | Business class passengers: no guests. Executive Club Silver/Gold and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald: 1 guest on a oneworld flight the same day. | Emirates first/business passengers; Skywards Gold/Platinum: 1 guest. Paid entry sold to economy passengers on the day. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only British Airways Terraces Lounge
- Galleries Lounge, oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
- Only Emirates Lounge
- Emirates Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, British Airways Terraces Lounge or Emirates Lounge?
British Airways Terraces Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.8/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.5/5 for Emirates Lounge. British Airways Terraces Lounge is ahead on quiet, food, workspace, showers and views & light; Emirates Lounge is ahead on cleanliness.
Can one membership get me into both British Airways Terraces Lounge and Emirates Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: British Airways Terraces Lounge admits through Galleries Lounge and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access, and Emirates Lounge through Emirates Lounge.
Are British Airways Terraces Lounge and Emirates Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in International Terminal A at San Francisco International.
Which has showers, British Airways Terraces Lounge or Emirates Lounge?
British Airways Terraces Lounge has 2 showers; Emirates Lounge has 2 showers.