Lounge Frog guide
Aspire Lounge (International) vs National Bank Lounge
Aspire Lounge (International) (2.9/5) and National Bank Lounge (2.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Aspire Lounge (International) is ahead on space, drinks & bar, wi-fi, cleanliness, staff & service and views & light; National Bank Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, food, coffee, power outlets, workspace and exclusivity. Both are in Domestic/International Jetty at YUL. DragonPass and Priority Pass each get you into both.
Details checked as recently as October 2026. Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Aspire Lounge (International) | National Bank Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Coffee | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Workspace | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 1.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Domestic/International Jetty | Domestic/International Jetty |
| Nearest gate | 52 | 53 |
| Hours | 2 PM – 10 PM daily | 4 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Bar | Beer & wine | Beer & wine |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance (usually $35 each). Walk-up day passes sold when space allows. | National Bank World Elite Mastercard holders: one guest and up to two children aged 12 or under free; present the physical card and boarding pass. Other membership guests follow their issuer's allowance and charges. Temporary lounge stays: 2 hours; Private Banking 1859 World Elite: 3 hours. National Bank clients without World Elite: CAD 63.24 adult, CAD 40.24 ages 2-12, under 2 free, taxes included. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- DragonPass, Priority Pass
- Only Aspire Lounge (International)
- Aspire Lounges
- Only National Bank Lounge
- LoungeKey
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, 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, Passport Visa Infinite+, 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, VOYAGE Card. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, Aspire Lounge (International) or National Bank Lounge?
Aspire Lounge (International) (2.9/5) and National Bank Lounge (2.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Aspire Lounge (International) is ahead on space, drinks & bar, wi-fi, cleanliness, staff & service and views & light; National Bank Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, food, coffee, power outlets, workspace and exclusivity.
Can one membership get me into both Aspire Lounge (International) and National Bank Lounge?
Yes. DragonPass and Priority Pass are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Aspire Lounge (International) and National Bank Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Domestic/International Jetty at Montréal-Trudeau International.