Lufthansa Senator Lounge
★2.2(19 reviews)IAD
A Star Alliance Gold haven at Dulles — open all day, and Gold gets in even on an economy ticket.
The Lufthansa Senator Lounge is a standout for Star Alliance Gold flyers at Washington Dulles. Even though Dulles is a United hub, the Senator Lounge is often the more rewarding option for Gold members — it stays open all day, well beyond Lufthansa's own scheduled flight times, and crucially welcomes all Star Alliance Gold members, including those flying in economy or on domestic tickets, alongside Lufthansa Miles & More Senator members and first-class passengers. It's the higher-tier of Lufthansa's two adjoining lounges at Dulles, sharing a common entrance with the Business Lounge, which is reserved for business-class travellers. Expect a hot and cold buffet, a full bar and complimentary Wi-Fi in a calm, classic Lufthansa setting. If you hold Star Alliance Gold, this is well worth seeking out over the busier hub clubs.
Crowding · quiet to moderate
A calm, quiet place to work before a flight, with Wi-Fi and comfortable seating. Its all-day hours and lower crowds make it well suited to a longer working stint.
A hot and cold buffet with a full bar and soft drinks, in the calm, classic Lufthansa style. Because the lounge stays open all day, the spread suits both midday and evening visits rather than only the flight bank.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
At Washington Dulles (IAD) — the Senator Lounge shares a common entrance with the Lufthansa Business Lounge. Follow signs for the Lufthansa lounges after security.
- 01Clear security at the main terminal
- 02Follow signs for the Lufthansa lounges
- 03Use the shared Lufthansa lounge entrance
- 04Enter the Senator Lounge (the higher-tier side)
Landmarks: Shared Lufthansa lounge entrance
ℹ Dulles (IAD)
Star Alliance GoldIncluded: Complimentary cold buffet · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary full bar
Star Alliance Gold Status or Business Class Ticket
Flying from IAD without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at IADMake the most of it.
Star Alliance Gold members get in even on an economy or domestic ticket — a real advantage at Dulles.
It stays open all day, beyond Lufthansa's own flight times.
It shares an entrance with the Lufthansa Business Lounge — the Senator side is the higher tier.
It's usually calmer than the busy United hub clubs.
Bring your Star Alliance Gold or Miles & More Senator card to confirm eligibility.
Quick answers.
All Star Alliance Gold members — including those flying economy or domestically — plus Lufthansa Miles & More Senator members and first-class passengers.
Yes — the Senator Lounge welcomes all Star Alliance Gold members regardless of cabin, which makes it a useful option at Dulles.
The Senator Lounge is the higher tier, for Star Alliance Gold and Senator members; the adjoining Business Lounge is for business-class passengers. They share a common entrance.
