Lounge Frog guide
SWISS Business Lounge (E) vs SWISS Senator Lounge (E)
SWISS Business Lounge (E) (4.8/5) and SWISS Senator Lounge (E) (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. SWISS Business Lounge (E) is ahead on quiet, space, food, wi-fi, cleanliness and views & light; SWISS Senator Lounge (E) is ahead on drinks & bar, coffee and showers. Both are in Terminal E 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 Business Lounge (E) | SWISS Senator Lounge (E) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.8/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| 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 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal E | Terminal E |
| Nearest gate | E37 | E37 |
| Hours | 6 AM – 10 PM daily | 6 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Bar | Self-serve drinks | Beer & wine |
| Shower rooms | 6 | 6 |
| Guests | Business class passengers: no guests. Star Alliance Gold and Senator: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day. | 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 Business Lounge (E)
- Business Lounge
- Only SWISS Senator Lounge (E)
- Senator Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, SWISS Business Lounge (E) or SWISS Senator Lounge (E)?
SWISS Business Lounge (E) (4.8/5) and SWISS Senator Lounge (E) (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. SWISS Business Lounge (E) is ahead on quiet, space, food, wi-fi, cleanliness and views & light; SWISS Senator Lounge (E) is ahead on drinks & bar, coffee and showers.
Can one membership get me into both SWISS Business Lounge (E) and SWISS Senator Lounge (E)?
Yes. Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are SWISS Business Lounge (E) and SWISS Senator Lounge (E) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal E at Zurich Airport.
Which has showers, SWISS Business Lounge (E) or SWISS Senator Lounge (E)?
SWISS Business Lounge (E) has 6 showers; SWISS Senator Lounge (E) has 6 showers.