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Austrian Business Lounge (F Gates, Schengen) vs Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen)
Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.1/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.8/5 for Austrian Business Lounge (F Gates, Schengen). Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen) is ahead on space, food, drinks & bar and exclusivity. Both are in Terminal 3 at VIE. Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Austrian Business Lounge (F Gates, Schengen) | Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | Not rated | 3.0/5 |
| Workspace | Not rated | 2.0/5 |
| Showers | Not rated | 3.0/5 |
| Restrooms | Not rated | 3.0/5 |
| Views & light | Not rated | 2.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 3 | Terminal 3 |
| Nearest gate | F gates | F gates |
| Hours | 5 AM – 10:30 PM daily | 5 AM – 10:30 PM daily |
| Bar | Self-serve drinks | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 1 | 1 |
| Guests | For Austrian/Star Alliance business-class passengers and Miles & More Frequent Travellers flying Austrian or Star Alliance; economy passengers can buy entry from EUR 39. | Miles & More Senators and Star Alliance Gold members with a same-day Austrian or Star Alliance boarding pass may bring one guest. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only Austrian Business Lounge (F Gates, Schengen)
- Business Lounge
- Only Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen)
- Senator Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, Austrian Business Lounge (F Gates, Schengen) or Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen)?
Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.1/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.8/5 for Austrian Business Lounge (F Gates, Schengen). Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen) is ahead on space, food, drinks & bar and exclusivity.
Can one membership get me into both Austrian Business Lounge (F Gates, Schengen) and Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen)?
Yes. Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Austrian Business Lounge (F Gates, Schengen) and Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 3 at Vienna International Airport.
Which has showers, Austrian Business Lounge (F Gates, Schengen) or Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen)?
Austrian Business Lounge (F Gates, Schengen) has 1 shower; Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen) has 1 shower.
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