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Plaza Premium Lounge (T5)

London Heathrow · London

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Editorial score

4.9/ 5

14 of 15 metrics scored

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Inside the terminal

Inside Terminal 5

Plaza Premium Lounge (T5) isn't marked on Mapbox's floor plan yet; it's on level 2, near gate A7. The other lounges in the terminal are pinned.

Level
2
Near gate
A7
Terminal
Terminal 5
Directions
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At a glance

One of eight lounges in Terminal 5, and the best-rated of them. An independent lounge with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and showers worth building a layover around. It seats around 150, runs a full bar, and has two shower suites to freshen up in. Hours are 4:45 AM – 9:30 PM daily. It opened in 2017. Among the best lounges we track: worth a longer connection. Recorded access options include DragonPass, LoungeKey, and Plaza Premium and 1 more program. Entry conditions and availability apply.

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Who gets in

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Cards that get you in: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card

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Entry and guest policy

Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance. Walk-up entry sold by the hour; children under 2 free.

Location & opening hours

London Heathrow · Terminal 5 · Near gate A7

Airside on Level 2 of T5A departures, next to gate A7 at the north end of the concourse.

Opening hours
  • 4:45 AM – 9:30 PM daily
Local time · Europe/London
Lounge history

Opened 2017

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Editorial ratings

14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.

Seating & comfort
5
Quiet
5
Space
5
Food
4
Drinks & bar
4
Coffee
5
Wi-Fi
5
Power outlets
5
Workspace
5
Showers
5
Restrooms
5
Cleanliness
5
Staff & service
5
Views & light
5
What a 5 means for each metric
Seating & comfort
plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
Quiet
calm enough to work, read, or nap
Space
never feels packed, even at peak
Food
real meals, fresh and varied
Drinks & bar
good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
Coffee
barista-made, not a push-button machine
Wi-Fi
fast and reliable for video calls
Power outlets
an outlet at every seat
Workspace
desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
Showers
clean, available without a long wait
Restrooms
clean, plentiful, well kept
Cleanliness
tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
Staff & service
attentive, friendly, quick
Views & light
tarmac views, natural light

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Quick answers

Who can get into Plaza Premium Lounge (T5)?

Plaza Premium Lounge (T5) lists access through DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium and Priority Pass (Priority Pass entry from 05:30; 2-hour maximum stay). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance. Walk-up entry sold by the hour; children under 2 free. Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.

What are the opening hours of Plaza Premium Lounge (T5)?

Plaza Premium Lounge (T5) is open 4:45 AM – 9:30 PM daily (local time, Europe/London). Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.

Where is Plaza Premium Lounge (T5)?

Plaza Premium Lounge (T5) is in Terminal 5 at London Heathrow (LHR), near gate A7. Airside on Level 2 of T5A departures, next to gate A7 at the north end of the concourse.

Does Plaza Premium Lounge (T5) have showers and a bar?

Plaza Premium Lounge (T5) has 2 shower suites, a full bar and seating for about 150.

How good is Plaza Premium Lounge (T5)?

Lounge Frog rates Plaza Premium Lounge (T5) 4.9 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.

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