Lounge Frog guide
Aspire Lounge (Airside Centre) vs marhaba Lounge
Aspire Lounge (Airside Centre) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.9/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.2/5 for marhaba Lounge. Aspire Lounge (Airside Centre) is ahead on quiet, space, food, drinks & bar, coffee and restrooms. Both are in Airside Centre at ZRH. 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 | Aspire Lounge (Airside Centre) | marhaba Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | Not rated |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Restrooms | 3.0/5 | 1.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | Not rated |
| Staff & service | 3.0/5 | Not rated |
| Views & light | 3.0/5 | Not rated |
| Exclusivity | Not rated | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Airside Centre | Airside Centre |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | 5:15 AM – 9 PM daily | 5:15 AM – 8 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Self-serve drinks |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Open to all passengers on Schengen flights by pre-booking or card membership (Priority Pass, DragonPass); guests per the card's allowance. Maximum stay 3 hours before departure. | Open to all passengers: contract lounge for First and Business passengers of several airlines, Priority Pass members, and paid entry. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Priority Pass
- Only Aspire Lounge (Airside Centre)
- Aspire Lounges, DragonPass, LoungeKey
- Only marhaba Lounge
- None
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, Aspire Lounge (Airside Centre) or marhaba Lounge?
Aspire Lounge (Airside Centre) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.9/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.2/5 for marhaba Lounge. Aspire Lounge (Airside Centre) is ahead on quiet, space, food, drinks & bar, coffee and restrooms.
Can one membership get me into both Aspire Lounge (Airside Centre) and marhaba Lounge?
Yes. Priority Pass is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Aspire Lounge (Airside Centre) and marhaba Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Airside Centre at Zurich Airport.