Lounge Frog guide
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International) vs Plaza Premium First
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International) (4.5/5) and Plaza Premium First (4.4/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International) is ahead on space, food and drinks & bar; Plaza Premium First is ahead on quiet, coffee, power outlets, showers and cleanliness. Both are in International Terminal at YVR. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International) | Plaza Premium First |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 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 | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | Not rated | 1.0/5 |
| Terminal | International Terminal | International Terminal |
| Nearest gate | D52 | D67 |
| Hours | Mon–Thu 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM; Fri 8 AM – 11:30 PM; Sat–Sun 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM | 9 AM – 12 AM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Craft cocktail bar |
| Shower rooms | 4 | 2 |
| Guests | Business class passengers: no guests. Aeroplan 50K and above and Star Alliance Gold: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day. | Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance. Walk-up entry sold by the hour; children under 2 free. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International)
- Maple Leaf Lounge, Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only Plaza Premium First
- Plaza Premium
Quick answers
Which is better, Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International) or Plaza Premium First?
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International) (4.5/5) and Plaza Premium First (4.4/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International) is ahead on space, food and drinks & bar; Plaza Premium First is ahead on quiet, coffee, power outlets, showers and cleanliness.
Can one membership get me into both Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International) and Plaza Premium First?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International) admits through Maple Leaf Lounge and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access, and Plaza Premium First through Plaza Premium.
Are Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International) and Plaza Premium First in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in International Terminal at Vancouver International.
Which has showers, Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International) or Plaza Premium First?
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International) has 4 showers; Plaza Premium First has 2 showers.