Frankfurt Airport is a major hub for Lufthansa and hosts several premium lounges. Reviews from One Mile At A Time note that there are four Business Lounges and three Senator Lounges at FRA, accessible to Star Alliance Gold members and first-class customers. Upgraded Points also highlights this variety in premium offerings.
According to Lufthansa, all three Senator Lounges—A, B, and Z—are located in Terminal 1 at FRA. Lounge A serves destinations within the Schengen zone; Lounges B and Z serve destinations outside it. Amenities across these lounges include sleeping areas, showers, wireless internet access, storage lockers, tarmac viewing spots, copy machines, televisions, international newspapers and magazines, and working areas. Lounge A stands out for accessibility features and a range of power outlets but lacks a spa facility found only in Lounge B. The spa offers massages for an additional fee.
Reviewers generally praise the food options in these lounges—a self-service buffet with healthy choices like smoked meat stew with vegetables and fresh fruit is available. However, some criticism has been directed at staff interaction levels in certain lounges.
"Lufthansa markets this as a better-than-business-class lounge, and I just have a hard time seeing how that’s the case, aside from a modestly better alcohol selection," one reviewer told One Mile At A Time. "Very little effort goes into the soft product; how about a bartender making cocktails, barista-made coffee, or any other amenities that set this place apart?"
Lufthansa's First Class Terminal at Frankfurt receives positive remarks for offering valet service, office units, easy chairs, dining areas, and a cigar lounge exclusively for first-class guests.
There has been some skepticism regarding Skytrax’s rating system methodology. According to statements from Skytrax (though not directly from CEO Edward Plaisted), Lufthansa received its 5-Star Airline Certification largely due to new business class cabins planned for future delivery—not yet available to customers when rated.
Other industry reviews offer alternative perspectives on top global airport lounges. One Mile At A Time ranked Air France’s First Class Lounge at Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) highest in 2024 based on exceptional dining service.
"My favorite thing is probably the restaurant, which has an Alain Ducasse menu," one passenger explained to One Mile At A Time. "In my experience it’s the best food offered in any airline lounge in the world. It’s not just that the food quality is excellent, but the service and presentation are equally good."
Upgraded Points rated Etihad Airways’ First Class Lounge at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) as best in July 2025 because of its multi-story layout with all-day dining facilities, rooftop bar, relaxation rooms with day beds, numerous shower suites, game room, family room, smoking room, prayer rooms, direct gate access for Etihad flights—and runway views—even though its spa was unfinished at evaluation time.
Opinions shared on Reddit mention additional notable contenders such as Taoyuan International Airport’s departure lounge; Virgin Atlantic’s lounge at London Heathrow; Qatar Airways’ lounge in Doha; among others. Across sources reviewed here—and despite debate over award methodologies—the food served by Air France frequently stands out as exceptional among international travelers.
For those passing through Frankfurt Airport who wish to assess whether Lufthansa's Senator Lounges live up to their accolades from Skytrax or other review sites firsthand may find it worthwhile to visit these facilities during their journey.
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