VIP lounges at LAX

LAX has more than 15 lounges spread across its terminals, ranging from basic spaces with snacks and drinks to premium lounges with à la carte dining, private showers and spa services. The experience changes a lot depending on the lounge, the time of day and how you get access, so it is worth knowing what to expect before deciding where to wait for your flight.

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🛋️ Location, hours, services and user experience

Terminal 1 – Be Relax Spa
Terminals 2 and 3 – Delta One Lounge – Delta Sky Club
Terminals 4 and 5 – Admirals Club
Terminal 6 – Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge – Alaska Lounge
Terminal 7 – United Club – United Polaris Lounge
Terminal B – Air France Lounge – American Express The Centurion Lounge – Be Relax Spa – Qantas First Class Lounge – Star Alliance Lounge – The Emirates Lounge – Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
Theme Building – USO at LAX

Terminal 1

Be Relax Spa

Location: After security, to the right, next to the “Rock n Brew” restaurant.

Hours: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm

Access: Only for international and transit passengers with Priority Pass, LoungeKey or Diners Club membership.

Services:
15-minute massage + O2 (USD 38.00).
30-minute massage (USD 38.00).
Polish change + hand massage (USD 38.00).
10-minute foot massage + O2 (USD 44.00).

🗣️ User experience:

The experience at Be Relax depends a lot on who is working and what time you stop by.

• Pros: highly rated therapists (Damion, Sherman, Jackie, Susan, Shani) who deliver effective massages and help relieve jet lag, the option to use Priority Pass to get 15–30 minutes of massage with O2 at no extra cost, and quick hand and foot treatments that work well on short layovers.
• Cons: frequent delays in opening in the morning, front-desk staff described by some as rude or uninterested, long waits without clear information or a proper waitlist, hard to reach by phone and a general feeling of disorganization when several customers arrive at once.

Terminals 2 and 3

Delta One Lounge

Location: Terminal 3, near the upper-level dining area.

Hours: 4:15 am – 11:30 pm

Access: Delta 360 members, Delta One passengers, and first or business class passengers on Air France, LATAM, KLM, Korean Air or Virgin Atlantic.

Services: Wi‑Fi, power outlets, newspapers, showers, meals, bar.

🗣️ User experience (Delta One Lounge):

It is perceived as one of the best lounges at LAX, well above a standard Sky Club.

• Pros: private entrance with dedicated check-in and security, full restaurant service with highly praised dishes (steak frites, sushi bar, desserts like the bourbon sundae), warm atmosphere with comfortable furniture, well‑kept bathrooms and an outdoor terrace with heaters; very attentive staff who anticipate needs.
• Cons: the signature Delta scent is unpleasant for some guests, dairy‑free options are limited, and the lounge can feel busy at peak times, which reduces the sense of exclusivity.

Delta Sky Club

Location: Sky Way space, between Terminals 2 and 3.

Hours: 4:15 am – 12:30 am

Access: Delta Sky Club members or Delta SkyMiles Medallion Platinum, Delta One passengers, first or business class passengers on SkyTeam airlines, and holders of American Express Platinum/Centurion, Delta SkyMiles Reserve/Platinum American Express, Delta SkyMiles Diners Club or Delta SkyMiles TRUST CLUB Platinum/Gold Visa cards. 

Services: Wi‑Fi, power outlets, newspapers, showers, meals, bar, outdoor deck.

🗣️ User experience (Delta Sky Club):

It is one of the best‑rated Sky Clubs in the network, but also one of the busiest.

• Pros: very large lounge with terraces and different zones for working or relaxing, good overall cleanliness, buffets with hot options (breakfast, taco station, snacks) and a full bar, showers available and staff who generally keep the space tidy.
• Cons: long lines to get in at peak hours (20–30 minute waits are not unusual), hard to find seats near the entrance, food that is decent but not always outstanding, and the same artificial Delta fragrance that bothers some travelers.

Terminals 4 and 5

American Airlines Admirals Club

Location: Terminal 4, next to gate 41.

Hours: 4:30 am – 1:00 am

Access: American Airlines Admirals Club or Alaska Lounge+ members, first or business class passengers on American Airlines and oneworld airlines, Emerald or Sapphire members, U.S. military personnel, Citi/AAdvantage or Concierge Key cardholders, and AAdvantage Executive Platinum/Platinum Pro/Platinum passengers. Without membership, day pass costs USD 79.00.

Services: Assorted snacks, bar, conference facilities, showers, travel assistance and children’s play areas.

🗣️ User experience (Admirals Club):

It provides a quiet refuge, but many travelers see it as weaker than its competitors at LAX.

• Pros: relaxed atmosphere with nice apron views, friendly check-in staff who give walking‑time estimates to the gate, decent bathrooms with showers, complimentary drinks and some extras like avocado toast or salmon at certain times.
• Cons: smaller space since part of the area was converted into a Flagship lounge, feeling cramped at busy times, simple buffet with lukewarm or cold food, few hot or vegan options, and a day pass price that many consider high for what you actually get.

Terminal 6

Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge

Location: Mezzanine, between gates 65A and 65B.

Hours: 5:00 am – 10:30 pm

Access: United Club, Air Canada Maple Leaf Club or Altitude Super Elite 100K/75K/50K/35K members, first or business class passengers on Star Alliance airlines, Star Alliance Gold members, and holders of American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum/Corporate Platinum or TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege cards.

Services: Complimentary snacks and drinks, quiet zone with no cell phone use, Wi‑Fi and many power outlets.

🗣️ User experience (Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge):

A small lounge that is highly appreciated by travelers looking for calm and good food.

• Pros: modern environment that is quieter than many other LAX lounges, hot buffet dishes with good feedback (shrimp pasta, lasagna, meatballs, roasted vegetables), solid salad bar and drinks, friendly service and a “refuge” feel compared with the busy terminal.
• Cons: poor signage makes the elevator hard to find, food selection can be limited at certain times, coffee machines often out of order (drip coffee only) and alcohol service not available before 11 am.

Alaska Lounge

Location: Mezzanine, near gate 64.

Hours: 5:00 am – 11:00 pm

Access: Alaska Lounge or American Airlines Admirals Club members, Alaska Airlines first class passengers, first or business class passengers on oneworld airlines, Emerald or Sapphire members.

Services: Snacks, drinks, Wi‑Fi, power outlets.

🗣️ User experience (Alaska Lounge):

A cozy space that stands out for the way staff treat guests, although access has some rough edges.

• Pros: warm, quiet atmosphere, very well‑rated lounge staff (Markus is often mentioned for helping passengers with reduced mobility), good drink selection at the bar and enough food for a light snack before your flight.
• Cons: limited food that is not always very fresh, relatively small space that can feel tight when full, recurring complaints about the attitude of a front‑desk agent and cases where day passes are denied even to loyal Alaska customers.

Terminal 7

United Club

Location: Next to gate 71A.

Hours: 4:30 am – 11:45 pm

Access: United Club, Air Canada Maple Leaf Club or United Premier Gold/Premier Platinum/Premier 1K/Global Services members, United Polaris passengers, United business class passengers, first or business class passengers on Star Alliance airlines, Star Alliance Gold members, U.S. military personnel.

Services: Bar, snacks, Wi‑Fi.

🗣️ User experience (United Club):

A large, functional lounge that is very useful if you fly United often, but with very uneven quality.

• Pros: lots of seating, terraces and power outlets, buffets with hot breakfast and snack options that are enough to fill you up, good self‑service drinks (Illy coffee machines, soda fountains, iced tea) and staff who clear tables frequently when the lounge is not packed.
• Cons: fills up easily and loses any sense of exclusivity, bathrooms receive very harsh criticism for cleanliness and maintenance, food that is repetitive and sometimes mediocre, and some alcoholic drinks with unexpected surcharges.

United Polaris Lounge

Location: Between gates 73 and 75A.

Hours: 6:30 am – 10:30 pm

Access: United Polaris passengers, and first or business class passengers on Star Alliance airlines.

Services: Buffet, bar, private suites, showers, Wi‑Fi.

🗣️ User experience (United Polaris Lounge):

Clearly an upgrade compared with the regular United Club, but not always at the level of other Polaris or Star Alliance lounges.

• Pros: à la carte restaurant with very popular dishes (Polaris Burger, pumpkin waffles, shakshuka, desserts and cookies), buffet with hot and healthier options, well‑equipped private showers, stylish design and a generally quieter atmosphere than the standard lounge.
• Cons: when it fills up it can be hard to find a seat, service is inconsistent (tables not cleared promptly, staff sometimes seem uninterested), buffet food can feel “dry” if it has been out for a while, and some travelers feel the overall experience is weaker than other Star Alliance lounges at LAX.

Tom Bradley International Terminal

Air France Lounge

Location: Satellite building.

Hours: 9:00 am – 11:30 pm

Access: Air France Flying Blue Gold/Platinum/Club 2000 members, La Première and Hippocampe passengers, Air France and KLM business class passengers, Air France premium economy and economy passengers, first and business class passengers on SkyTeam airlines, SkyTeam Elite Plus members.

Services: Wi‑Fi, newspapers, bar, hot and cold drinks, open kitchen, hot and cold buffet, relaxation area, showers, phones.

🗣️ User experience (Air France Lounge):

One of the best‑rated lounges at LAX, especially for its food and spa.

• Pros: large space with plenty of natural light, excellent French‑style food (quiches, hot dishes, made‑to‑order crêpes, desserts and a strong wine/champagne selection), bar with cocktails prepared by highly praised bartenders, Clarins spa area with free facial treatments, quiet resting zones and comfortable showers.
• Cons: location somewhat off the main flow, meaning 10–15 minutes of walking to some gates, restricted access (no Priority Pass, expensive day pass), unisex bathrooms that not everyone likes, and the need to arrive with extra time if you really want to take advantage of the spa and food.

American Express The Centurion Lounge

Location: To the left after security, before the bridge to the Great Hall.

Hours: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm

Access: American Express Centurion/Platinum cardholders, Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express and Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express cardholders.

Services: Locally inspired menu, spa services, workstations, Wi‑Fi, drinks, family room, TVs, reading material, printing, fax, photocopies, showers.

🗣️ User experience (Centurion Lounge):

Very convenient if you hold an Amex Platinum, but at LAX overcrowding weighs heavily on the experience.

• Pros: fresh, rotating food with hot dishes, good cocktail program at the bar, zones designed for work and relaxation, generally efficient and polite staff, showers available and occasional nice extras like brand‑name amenities.
• Cons: frequent 15–30 minute waitlists, dark and noisy environment when full, very few truly private areas for work calls, food that many rate below other Centurion locations, and a slow start in the early morning (full hot buffet only ready later).

Be Relax Spa

Location: Near gate 154.

Hours: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Access: Only for international and transit passengers with Priority Pass, LoungeKey or Diners Club membership.

Services:

15-minute massage + O2 (USD 38.00).
30-minute massage (USD 38.00).
Polish change + hand massage (USD 38.00).
10-minute foot massage + O2 (USD 44.00).

🗣️ User experience (Be Relax TBIT):

It repeats the pattern from Terminal 1: good massages, but execution could be much better.

• Pros: well‑reviewed therapists who help release tension before or after long flights, short massages included with Priority Pass, useful hand and foot treatments on long layovers, and convenient location near international gates.
• Cons: slightly chaotic environment when several customers arrive at once, unclear communication about massage types and prices, confusion around which Priority Pass cards are accepted, and lack of a proper health intake form, which some professionals consider important.

Qantas First Class Lounge

Location: Level 5, past security.

Hours: 6:30 am until the departure of the last Qantas flight.

Access: Qantas Platinum/Platinum One frequent flyers, British Airways Gold Executive Club members, first class passengers on oneworld airlines, Emerald members.

Services: À la carte dining, full bar, private suites, showers, Wi‑Fi.

What users say

🗣️ User experience (Qantas First Class Lounge):

Highly regarded overall, although some guests notice a slight drop in quality compared with earlier years.

• Pros: full restaurant service with signature dishes (birria tacos, meats, Australian‑style plates), complete bar, elegant and bright design, relaxed and more exclusive feel than many other lounges, with showers and comfortable areas to wait for long‑haul flights.
• Cons: several comments about lower quality in some dishes (smaller portions, less care in preparation, details like hair in the food), a sense of favoritism or uneven treatment depending on the customer, and no clear area to nap or lie down on very long layovers.

Star Alliance Lounge

Location: Level 6, central atrium.

Hours: 8:30 am – 1:00 am

Access: First and business class passengers on Star Alliance airlines, Star Alliance Gold members, United Club or Air Canada Maple Leaf Club members.

Services: Hot and cold food and drinks, reading material, phones, TV, printers, Wi‑Fi, showers, fax.

What users say

🗣️ User experience (Star Alliance Lounge):

Seen as a solid option overall, although food quality does not always match expectations.

• Pros: spacious layout with several areas (including an outdoor terrace), clean and well‑equipped showers, varied buffet with noodle bar, salads and hot dishes, self‑service wine and beer, and floor staff who usually keep things tidy.
• Cons: very uneven food quality (overcooked eggs, bland pasta, dishes that look like they have been sitting out too long), some negative experiences with unprofessional front‑desk staff, and a relatively high day‑pass price compared with what you get if you benchmark it against Air France or Qantas.

The Emirates Lounge

Location: Level 6, after security.

Hours: 11:35 am – 3:35 pm

Access: Emirates first and business class passengers, Emirates Skywards Platinum/Gold members.

Services: Hot and cold food, full bar, showers, prayer room, Wi‑Fi.

What users say

🗣️ User experience (Emirates Lounge):

Perceived as a small but very polished lounge focused on the Emirates experience.

• Pros: quiet and elegant atmosphere, good selection of hot and cold dishes (especially the salmon and some desserts), high‑end spirits at the bar, prayer room and showers, and pleasant runway views without feeling crowded.
• Cons: very limited opening hours aligned only with the Emirates departure window, which makes it unusable for most connections; food offering is solid but not as extensive as in other “flagship” lounges at the airport.

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse

Location: 6th floor.

Hours: 8:00 am – 11:00 pm

Access: Virgin Atlantic Upper Class passengers and Flying Club Gold/Flying Blue Platinum/Delta One/Delta SkyMiles members, plus Priority Pass, LoungeKey or Diners Club members (subject to capacity).

Services: À la carte dining, drinks, cinema room, cold buffet, conference facilities, luggage storage, showers.

🗣️ User experience (Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse):

Very good for Virgin passengers, but very frustrating for those trying to get in with Priority Pass.

• Pros: for Virgin Atlantic Upper Class guests, good sit‑down dining, cocktails at the bar, relaxing areas and showers, modern design and a sense of exclusivity when it is not full.
• Cons: long history of turning away Priority Pass, LoungeKey and Diners users with changing explanations, very restricted and seemingly improvised access windows for third‑party guests, and front‑desk staff often described as rude or evasive.

Theme Building (outside the terminals)

USO at LAX

Location: Center Way (before security), opposite Terminal 6.

Hours: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm

Access: Active duty military and their dependents with valid military ID and boarding pass, retired military and their dependents.

Services: Drinks, meals, power outlets, computers, workstations, phones, printers, Wi‑Fi, entertainment, TV, baby‑care facilities, outdoor area, showers, rest area, luggage carts, local and transport information.

🗣️ User experience (USO at LAX):

Most comments are very positive, but there are a few cases where communication and treatment fall short.

• Pros: very welcoming volunteers, family‑friendly atmosphere with free food and drinks, play area for children, showers, comfortable chairs and lots of historical material on the walls, making it a great refuge for military members and veterans in transit.
• Cons: opening hours more limited than many people assume (it is not 24/7 and closes overnight) and poor signage, which has led some families to leave the secure area to go to the USO and then find TSA closed until the morning; isolated reports of staff being less empathetic at the door with people who technically met access requirements.