Lounge Frog guide
SWISS Business Lounge (E) vs SWISS First Lounge (E)
SWISS Business Lounge (E) (4.8/5) and SWISS First Lounge (E) (4.8/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. SWISS Business Lounge (E) is ahead on quiet, staff & service and views & light; SWISS First Lounge (E) is ahead on drinks & bar, coffee and showers. Both are in Terminal E at ZRH. No program on Lounge Frog's record 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 Business Lounge (E) | SWISS First Lounge (E) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal E | Terminal E |
| Nearest gate | E37 | E27 |
| Hours | 6 AM – 10 PM daily | 6 AM – 10:30 PM daily |
| Bar | Self-serve drinks | Craft cocktail bar |
| Shower rooms | 6 | 2 |
| Guests | Business class passengers: no guests. Star Alliance Gold and Senator: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day. | First class passengers and HON Circle members: 1 guest. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only SWISS Business Lounge (E)
- Business Lounge, Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only SWISS First Lounge (E)
- None
Quick answers
Which is better, SWISS Business Lounge (E) or SWISS First Lounge (E)?
SWISS Business Lounge (E) (4.8/5) and SWISS First Lounge (E) (4.8/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. SWISS Business Lounge (E) is ahead on quiet, staff & service and views & light; SWISS First Lounge (E) is ahead on drinks & bar, coffee and showers.
Can one membership get me into both SWISS Business Lounge (E) and SWISS First Lounge (E)?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record. SWISS Business Lounge (E) admits through Business Lounge and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access; SWISS First Lounge (E) lists no access program, so entry is by ticket or invitation.
Are SWISS Business Lounge (E) and SWISS First Lounge (E) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal E at Zurich Airport.
Which has showers, SWISS Business Lounge (E) or SWISS First Lounge (E)?
SWISS Business Lounge (E) has 6 showers; SWISS First Lounge (E) has 2 showers.