Lufthansa Business Lounge
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Lufthansa Business Lounge IAD design
Lufthansa Business Lounge – Washington Dulles (IAD)
The Lufthansa Business Lounge is located below the concourse level. As such it benefits from relatively little natural light and looks somewhat dark and cavernous. Otherwise, the design is pretty typical of previous generation Lufthansa lounges: a touch industrial and utilitarian, the club features comfortable seating, high tables for laptop users, and strong branding.
Right by the entrance is a staffed bar, at the edge of a large dining area. Behind are the buffet as well as a seating area with TVs. Power outlets can be found but are not located at every seat – it’s especially unfortunate that the high tables do not come with power ports.
The space isn’t large and fills up fast close to flight departure times. At peak times, finding a seat might be challenging and the crowds combined with the dark environment can undermine the overall experience.
Lufthansa Business Lounge – Washington Dulles (IAD)
Lufthansa Business Lounge IAD amenities
The range of amenities is solid, as is typical of Lufthansa lounges. The buffet is a highlight, with a variety of tasty appetizers, snacks and cold entrees. The drink menu includes, German beer, wines and cocktails. The spread is generous enough that patrons who wish to maximize sleeping time on board may consider having dinner at the lounge.
Several spacious shower suites available upon request, and come with towels and bath amenities. Do inquire early as the showers are shared with the Senator Lounge and there may occasionally be a waitlist.
Other amenities include a selection of newspapers and magazines. Lufthansa passengers can board directly from the lounge, from the reception area at the concourse level.
Lufthansa Business Lounge IAD bottom line
Overall, the Lufthansa Business Lounge at Washington Dulles airport is a pleasant lounge that is pretty typical of Lufthansa’s worldwide lounge offering. It does get rather busy close to departure times, however, and Wi-Fi can be slow. Perhaps enhanced lighting or an upgrade to the latest design featured in Frankfurt would make the space feel more welcoming.
- The food and beverage selection.
- The shower suites.
- The immediate proximity to the Lufthansa gates.
- The lack of natural light.
- The occasionally slow Wi-Fi.
Lufthansa Business Lounge at Washington, DC - Dulles (IAD) welcomes:
- Lufthansa and SWISS First Class passengers departing or arriving on the same day.
- Miles & More HON Circle members departing or arriving on a same-day Lufthansa, Star Alliance or codeshare partner flight (Air Dolomiti, Air Malta, Eurowings, LATAM Brasil)
- Star Alliance First Class passengers departing the same day. (Arriving passengers are not eligible unless they have an onwards connection.)
- Miles & More Senator members departing or arriving on a same-day Lufthansa, Star Alliance or codeshare partner flight (Air Dolomiti, Air Malta, Eurowings, LATAM Brasil).
- Star Alliance Gold passengers departing on the same day on a Star Alliance flight in any class of service. (Arriving passengers are not eligible unless they have an onwards connection.)
- Lufthansa and Star Alliance Business Class passengers departing on the same day on a Lufthansa or Star Alliance flight.
- Lufthansa Premium Economy passengers holding a voucher. (Purchasable lounge access is limited to the Lufthansa Business Class Lounges in Germany, the USA, and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.)
- Miles & More Frequent Traveller members departing on a same-day Lufthansa, Star Alliance or codeshare partner flight (Air Dolomiti, Air Malta, Eurowings, LATAM Brasil).
- Eurowings BEST fare passengers departing on a same-day flight (no guests.)
- Eurowings SMART fare passengers who also hold Miles&More HON or Senator status departing on a same-day flight (no guests.)
- Eurowings passengers who also hold Star Alliance Gold status with United, Air Canada, or ANA departing on a same-day flight (no guests.)
- United Club members departing on a Star Alliance flight (no guests.)
- Air Canada Maple Leaf Club members departing on a Star Alliance flight (no guests.)
Guest policy
- Lufthansa and SWISS First Class passengers: one guest, plus spouse or partner, plus children under the age of 18.
- Star Alliance First Class passengers: one guest.
- Miles & More HON Circle members: one guest, plus spouse or partner, plus children under the age of 18.
- Miles & More Senator members: one guest, plus children under the age of 18.
Guests must be departing on the same flight as the passenger who invited them.
Cards accepted
Air Canada Maple Leaf Club Worldwide
When flying a Star Alliance member airline.
American Express Platinum/Centurion card
When flying Lufthansa, SWISS or Austrian
Lounge Key
Access may be restricted at peak times
Priority Pass (Standard, Standard Plus, Prestige)
Access may be restricted at peak times
United Club
When flying a Star Alliance member airline.
You may have access to Lufthansa Business Lounge as a premium customer of one of the following airlines, or as an elite member of their frequent flyer program. Check the Access rules tab for more details, or use our lounge access wizard to find out if you have access.
Star Alliance
Access for eligible customers traveling on any Star Alliance member airline.
 | ANA (NH) |  | Aegean (A3) |  | Air Canada (AC) |
 | Air China (CA) |  | Air India (AI) |  | Air New Zealand (NZ) |
 | Asiana (OZ) |  | Austrian (OS) |  | Avianca (AV) |
 | Brussels Airlines (SN) |  | Copa Airlines (CM) |  | Croatia Airlines (OU) |
 | EGYPTAIR (MS) |  | EVA Air (BR) |  | Ethiopian Airlines (ET) |
 | LOT Polish Airlines (LO) |  | Lufthansa (LH) |  | SWISS (LX) |
 | Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) |  | Singapore Airlines (SQ) |  | South African Airways (SA) |
 | TAP Air Portugal (TP) |  | Thai Airways (TG) |  | Turkish Airlines (TK) |
 | United (UA) |
3.5 / 5, based on 34 reviews
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Overall ratings
Dark, hot, basement lounge. Hardly any outlets. It was cool we could use priority pass to get in, but honestly I wish I’d just hung out at a concourse restaurant instead
First time back since pre-pandemic and losing *A Gold. Food a little skimpier than Senator, and not as much light in this downstairs room. Not crowded at 7pm, but the first bank of flights is gone.
A bit dark, pretty busy, but lovely food spread and shower suites!