Lounge Review (updated): Swiss Senator Lounge, Concourse E – Zurich (ZRH)

by Adam Stuart | March 14, 2025 | 3 Comments

…Swiss luxury defined…..

When: March 10, 2025

Rating– 9.5/10 – Exceptional

Access – Star Alliance Gold

This lounge remains one of the best lounges anywhere for Star Alliance Gold passengers, even flying economy. The Swiss Senator Lounge in the E Concourse at Zurich airport offers stunning tarmac views with outdoor decks, an incredible whiskey bar (maybe the nicest bar I have seen in an airport), open cooking stations, showers, and the classy Swiss design make this lounge a standout and gives reason to arrive at the airport early.

a shelf with bottles of alcohol
a room with chairs and a sign
a view of an airport from a window
a room with chairs and tables

The lounge shares an entry with the Business Lounge and with your boarding pass you are directed to one lounge or another. It does seem odd that business class passengers without gold status are directed to the less exclusive lounge while Star Alliance Gold passengers in economy benefit from the more upscale lounge. Of course, many business class passengers might also have gold status.

Immediately to the left is the whiskey bar, which features a HUGE selection of whiskeys from all over the world. A bartender can serve you a flight if you like. Not only is the selection remarkable, but the bar has a unique and gorgeous design.

To the right you enter the main part of the lounge which includes an extensive buffet, an open-manned cooking station – perfect for omelets, a self-serve bar and drink station, loungers, private work cubicles, which are important given that Zurich is a global business hub. Outlets abound for working or just for charging devices.

a liquor bottles and glasses on shelves in a room
a coffee machine on a counter
a menu on a table
a counter with a menu on it

The deck provides open air views of the tarmac. Given how many airlines fly into Zurich, it might be the best airport for plane-spotting. Lastly, functional shower suites are available by the lounge check in desks and should be reserved. These are shared with the business class lounge.

a desk with a light on it
a train tracks and airplanes at an airport
a shower with a glass door
a row of black chairs in a room

I rate this lounge 9.5/10. Best features: The whiskey bar, the views, made to order cooking station, and the décor.  Flaws: The lounge seemed understaffed in the morning.

Adam Stuart

Avid traveler/lounge aficionado, who looks to maximize the fun while traveling. The journey can be as fun as the destination!
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3 thoughts on “Lounge Review (updated): Swiss Senator Lounge, Concourse E – Zurich (ZRH)”

  1. This review was especially helpful because it goes into detail about entry requirements to the two different club spaces within the Zurich Swiss Senator Lounge. I also very much enjoyed the description of tihe amenities available in this space. Thank you so much for this review!

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    1. Wow – that was a year ago! I can hardly remember. I could be wrong – but I believe it’s open year round – but still weather dependent…

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