Lounge Frog guide
Plaza Premium First vs Plaza Premium Lounge (International)
Plaza Premium First (4.4/5) and Plaza Premium Lounge (International) (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Plaza Premium First is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, showers and cleanliness; Plaza Premium Lounge (International) is ahead on food, drinks & bar, workspace and staff & service. Both are in International Terminal at YVR. Plaza Premium gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Plaza Premium First | Plaza Premium Lounge (International) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 1.0/5 | Not rated |
| Terminal | International Terminal | International Terminal |
| Nearest gate | D67 | Not recorded |
| Hours | 9 AM – 12 AM daily | Not recorded |
| Bar | Craft cocktail bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 2 | 4 |
| Guests | Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance. Walk-up entry sold by the hour; children under 2 free. | 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
- Plaza Premium
- Only Plaza Premium First
- None
- Only Plaza Premium Lounge (International)
- DragonPass, LoungeKey, Priority Pass
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France), Centurion Card, Platinum Card (Germany), Platinum Card (Netherlands), Platinum Card from Charles Schwab, Platinum Card from Morgan Stanley, 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). Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, Plaza Premium First or Plaza Premium Lounge (International)?
Plaza Premium First (4.4/5) and Plaza Premium Lounge (International) (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Plaza Premium First is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, showers and cleanliness; Plaza Premium Lounge (International) is ahead on food, drinks & bar, workspace and staff & service.
Can one membership get me into both Plaza Premium First and Plaza Premium Lounge (International)?
Yes. Plaza Premium is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Plaza Premium First and Plaza Premium Lounge (International) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in International Terminal at Vancouver International.
Which has showers, Plaza Premium First or Plaza Premium Lounge (International)?
Plaza Premium First has 2 showers; Plaza Premium Lounge (International) has 4 showers.