Lounge Frog guide
Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E) vs Suite by Aspire
Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.7/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.3/5 for Suite by Aspire. Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E) is ahead on seating & comfort, wi-fi, power outlets, workspace and restrooms; Suite by Aspire is ahead on drinks & bar, cleanliness and views & light. Both are in Terminal E at ZRH. Aspire Lounges, DragonPass 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 | Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E) | Suite by Aspire |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.7/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | Not rated | 1.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal E | Terminal E |
| Nearest gate | E52 | E52 |
| Hours | 6 AM – 9 PM daily | 8 AM – 9 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Craft cocktail bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | 1 |
| Guests | Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance (usually $35 each). Walk-up day passes sold when space allows. | Adults only (18+). Open to all passengers by pre-booking; Priority Pass and DragonPass members pay a CHF 30 upgrade fee. Maximum stay 3 hours before departure. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Aspire Lounges, DragonPass, Priority Pass
- Only Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E)
- LoungeKey
- Only Suite by Aspire
- 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, 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, Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E) or Suite by Aspire?
Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.7/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.3/5 for Suite by Aspire. Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E) is ahead on seating & comfort, wi-fi, power outlets, workspace and restrooms; Suite by Aspire is ahead on drinks & bar, cleanliness and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E) and Suite by Aspire?
Yes. Aspire Lounges, DragonPass and Priority Pass are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E) and Suite by Aspire in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal E at Zurich Airport.
Which has showers, Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E) or Suite by Aspire?
Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E) has none on record; Suite by Aspire has 1 shower.