Lounge Frog guide
SWISS Alpine Lounge (A) vs SWISS Business Lounge (A)
SWISS Business Lounge (A) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.5/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.6/5 for SWISS Alpine Lounge (A). SWISS Business Lounge (A) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food, wi-fi, power outlets, workspace, cleanliness, staff & service and views & light. Both are in Terminal A at ZRH. Business Lounge and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access 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 | SWISS Alpine Lounge (A) | SWISS Business Lounge (A) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 3.0/5 | Not rated |
| Terminal | Terminal A | Terminal A |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | 5:30 AM – 6 PM daily | 5:30 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Bar | Beer & wine | Beer & wine |
| Shower rooms | None on record | 4 |
| Guests | Same access as the SWISS Business Lounge: Star Alliance Business passengers and Star Alliance Gold / Miles & More Frequent Traveller members (1 guest on a Star Alliance flight). | Business class passengers: no guests. Star Alliance Gold and Senator: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Business Lounge, Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only SWISS Alpine Lounge (A)
- None
- Only SWISS Business Lounge (A)
- None
Quick answers
Which is better, SWISS Alpine Lounge (A) or SWISS Business Lounge (A)?
SWISS Business Lounge (A) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.5/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.6/5 for SWISS Alpine Lounge (A). SWISS Business Lounge (A) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food, wi-fi, power outlets, workspace, cleanliness, staff & service and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both SWISS Alpine Lounge (A) and SWISS Business Lounge (A)?
Yes. Business Lounge and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are SWISS Alpine Lounge (A) and SWISS Business Lounge (A) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal A at Zurich Airport.
Which has showers, SWISS Alpine Lounge (A) or SWISS Business Lounge (A)?
SWISS Alpine Lounge (A) has none on record; SWISS Business Lounge (A) has 4 showers.