Lounge Frog guide
The House vs SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium)
The House (4.4/5) and SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium) (4.4/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. The House is ahead on wi-fi, power outlets, workspace and restrooms; SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium) is ahead on space, food, showers and views & light. Both are in Terminal 1 (International) at SYD. 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 | The House | SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| 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 | Mon 5:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM; Tue 5:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM; Wed 5:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM; Thu 5:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM; Fri–Sun 5:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM |
| 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. | SkyTeam first/business passengers and SkyTeam Elite Plus members (1 guest on a SkyTeam flight the same day). Paid entry for other travellers via Plaza Premium; call +61 2 9693 4550. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only The House
- Priority Pass
- Only SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium)
- SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access
Quick answers
Which is better, The House or SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium)?
The House (4.4/5) and SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium) (4.4/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. The House is ahead on wi-fi, power outlets, workspace and restrooms; SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium) is ahead on space, food, showers and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both The House and SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium)?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: The House admits through Priority Pass, and SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium) through SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access.
Are The House and SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 (International) at Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Which has showers, The House or SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium)?
The House has 2 showers; SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium) has 4 showers.