Lounge Frog guide
Plaza Premium Lounge (International) vs Skyteam Lounge
Plaza Premium Lounge (International) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.0/5 for Skyteam Lounge. Plaza Premium Lounge (International) is ahead on quiet, space, food, drinks & bar, coffee, wi-fi, power outlets, workspace, restrooms, cleanliness, staff & service and views & light. Both are in International Terminal at YVR. Priority Pass 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 Lounge (International) | Skyteam Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Showers | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | International Terminal | International Terminal |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | D53 |
| Hours | Not recorded | Open 24 hours |
| Bar | Full bar | Beer & wine |
| Shower rooms | 4 | None on record |
| Guests | Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance. Walk-up entry sold by the hour; children under 2 free. | SkyTeam business/first passengers; SkyTeam Elite Plus: 1 guest on a SkyTeam flight the same day. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Priority Pass
- Only Plaza Premium Lounge (International)
- DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium
- Only Skyteam Lounge
- SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: 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, 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. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, Plaza Premium Lounge (International) or Skyteam Lounge?
Plaza Premium Lounge (International) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.0/5 for Skyteam Lounge. Plaza Premium Lounge (International) is ahead on quiet, space, food, drinks & bar, coffee, wi-fi, power outlets, workspace, restrooms, cleanliness, staff & service and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both Plaza Premium Lounge (International) and Skyteam Lounge?
Yes. Priority Pass is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Plaza Premium Lounge (International) and Skyteam Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in International Terminal at Vancouver International.
Which has showers, Plaza Premium Lounge (International) or Skyteam Lounge?
Plaza Premium Lounge (International) has 4 showers; Skyteam Lounge has none on record.