Lounge Frog guide
The House vs Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures)
The House (4.4/5) and Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. The House is ahead on coffee, workspace and staff & service; Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, drinks & bar, showers, cleanliness and views & light. Both are in Terminal 1 (International) at SYD. Priority Pass 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 | The House | Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 (International) | Terminal 1 (International) |
| Nearest gate | 50 | 25 |
| Hours | 5 AM – 10 PM daily | 6 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 2 | 4 |
| Guests | Priority Pass: guests admitted per the card's allowance (charged); entry up to 3 hours before departure; children under 2 free. Showers, premium drinks and à la carte menu need an AUD 20 premium upgrade. Walk-up and pre-booked paid entry sold. | Priority Pass/LoungeKey/DragonPass: guests per the card's allowance (charged); 2-hour maximum stay via Priority Pass. Walk-ins and pre-booking sold; children under 2 free. Amex Platinum holders also admitted. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Priority Pass
- Only The House
- None
- Only Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures)
- DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: 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, Infinia Metal Edition, JetBlue Premier Card, Magnus, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, Palladium, 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. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, The House or Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures)?
The House (4.4/5) and Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. The House is ahead on coffee, workspace and staff & service; Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, drinks & bar, showers, cleanliness and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both The House and Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures)?
Yes. Priority Pass is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are The House and Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 (International) at Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Which has showers, The House or Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures)?
The House has 2 showers; Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) has 4 showers.