Lounge Frog guide
SWISS Alpine Lounge (A) vs SWISS Senator Lounge (A)
SWISS Senator Lounge (A) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.5/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.6/5 for SWISS Alpine Lounge (A). SWISS Senator Lounge (A) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, drinks & bar, coffee, power outlets, workspace, staff & service and views & light. Both are in Terminal A at ZRH. Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access gets 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 Senator Lounge (A) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| 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). | Star Alliance Gold and Lufthansa Senator/HON Circle members: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only SWISS Alpine Lounge (A)
- Business Lounge
- Only SWISS Senator Lounge (A)
- Senator Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, SWISS Alpine Lounge (A) or SWISS Senator Lounge (A)?
SWISS Senator Lounge (A) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.5/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.6/5 for SWISS Alpine Lounge (A). SWISS Senator Lounge (A) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, drinks & bar, coffee, power outlets, workspace, staff & service and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both SWISS Alpine Lounge (A) and SWISS Senator Lounge (A)?
Yes. Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are SWISS Alpine Lounge (A) and SWISS Senator Lounge (A) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal A at Zurich Airport.
Which has showers, SWISS Alpine Lounge (A) or SWISS Senator Lounge (A)?
SWISS Alpine Lounge (A) has none on record; SWISS Senator Lounge (A) has 4 showers.