Lounge Frog guide
Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic) vs Plaza Premium Lounge (US Transborder)
Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.2/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.9/5 for Plaza Premium Lounge (US Transborder). Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, food, drinks & bar, wi-fi and restrooms; Plaza Premium Lounge (US Transborder) is ahead on space, power outlets, workspace, cleanliness, staff & service and views & light. Both are in Terminal 1 at YYZ. DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium and Priority Pass each get 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 (Domestic) | Plaza Premium Lounge (US Transborder) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | Not rated | 1.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 | Terminal 1 |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | F53 |
| Hours | Not recorded | 5:30 AM – 9 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | 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. | 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
- DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium, Priority Pass
- Only Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic)
- None
- Only Plaza Premium Lounge (US Transborder)
- None
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, Emirates Skywards Infinite, 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, Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic) or Plaza Premium Lounge (US Transborder)?
Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.2/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.9/5 for Plaza Premium Lounge (US Transborder). Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, food, drinks & bar, wi-fi and restrooms; Plaza Premium Lounge (US Transborder) is ahead on space, power outlets, workspace, cleanliness, staff & service and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic) and Plaza Premium Lounge (US Transborder)?
Yes. DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium and Priority Pass are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic) and Plaza Premium Lounge (US Transborder) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 at Toronto Pearson International.