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Review: Qatar Airways Frequent Flyer Lounge London Heathrow (LHR – T4)

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 20, 2025March 19, 2025 3 Comments

Qatar Airways Frequent Flyer Lounge London Review

London Heathrow has many options for oneworld travelers, with more than a half dozen lounges to choose from. The Qatar Airways Frequent Flyer Lounge in LHR Terminal 4 is not as luxe as the Qatar Premium Lounge upstairs but is still a very nice lounge

Qatar Airways Frequent Flyer Lounge London Heathrow Review (LHR) – Terminal 4

Qatar Airways operates two lounges in LHR: a “Premium” lounge for business class passengers and a “Frequent Flyer” lounge for oneworld sapphire and emerald members traveling in economy class. This review focuses on the frequent flyer lounge.

Qatar Airways Frequent Flyer Lounge London Location + Hours + Access

The Qatar Airways Frequent Flyer Lounge is located in Heathrow Terminal 4 next to the Plaza Premium Lounge on near gate 1A. It is open daily three hours before the first Qatar Airways departure until the final flight departs, corresponding to Qatar’s busy schedule from LHR (currently open from 5:00 am to 10:00 pm). Malaysia Airlines and Royal Air Maroc are the only other oneworld carriers that operate from LHR T4.

a glass building with signs and signs

a sign on a building

I was traveling on British Airways and had to finagle my way into T4 by explaining I had a long layover and wanted to use the Qatar Lounge. However, I had to initially clear security in T5, where my flight was departing from, then take the bus to T4 and clear security again. I’ll outline that ordeal in a separate post.

This is a oneworld status lounge, meaning access is granted based on oneworld sapphire or emerald status, regardless of cabin flown (business class passengers with or without status also have access to this lounge, but there is no reason to use it when you have access to the Premium Lounge upstairs). You do not have to be flying on Qatar Airways, but you do need to be connecting from or departing (same-day) on a oneworld flight. I was traveling to Basel, Switzerland on British Airways in business class, so I had access by virtue of my class of service and my emerald status.

As you enter the lounge, you will walk up a ramp where you will find a podium in between two doors. An agent will scan your boarding pass with a tablet and either direct you to the right (to the Premium Lounge) or the left (to the Frequent Flyer Lounge).

a long hallway with white walls and a metal railing

a woman standing in a hallway

Take the door on the left and head downstairs for this lounge.

a staircase with metal railings

Qatar Airways Frequent Flyer Lounge London Seating

The lounge has a seating area centered around a circular ceiling with mood lighting. Plugs are nearby each seat with universal A/C, USB-A, and USB-C.

a room with purple lights and chairs

a room with purple chairs and a round ceiling

a room with a round table and chairs

a room with purple lights and a purple ceiling

a room with chairs and televisions

Further into the lounge, there are dining tables with 2-4 chairs along the floor-to-ceiling windows looking out at the apron outside.

a room with chairs and tables

a room with chairs and tables

a room with a table and chairs

a room with tables and chairs

a room with a table and chairs

Business Center

A small business center offers desktop computer and printer.

a desk with a computer and a plant on it

Qatar Airways Frequent Flyer Lounge London Food + Drink

Food and drink are all self-serve in this lounge. The buffet included a salad bar, Arabic mezze, sliced meat and cheese, fresh fruit, a selection of sweet treats, and hot items like carrots and green beans, roasted salmon, grilled polenta, oriental vegan noodles, and chicken makhani (no lamb like the buffet upstairs).

a buffet with food on it

a tray of food on a counter

two bowls of food on a table

a two bowls of food on a table

The drink selection was very limited compared to the Premium Lounge, with soft drinks, water, tea, wine, and a tri0 of “lower-shelf” spirits (Bombay Sapphire gin, Smirnoff vodka, Jack Daniels whiskey).

a coffee machine and coffee maker in a room

a beverage dispenser with bottles in it

a couple of glass jars with food in them
Bar snacks…

Qatar Airways Frequent Flyer Lounge London Restrooms + Showers

Restroom and shower suites are available. Amenites like shavers and toothbrushes are available by request.

a bathroom with sinks and a mirror
Restroom
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
Shower Suite

a bathroom with a shower and toilet a shower with a toilet and a shower head

a shower head in a shower

a group of soap dispensers on a shelf

Service

I was all alone in the lounge (timing my visit in the late morning when no Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, or Malaysia Airlines were departing) and the staff were very friendly…I appreciated how many there were just standing around waiting to help guests. Everyone was kind and welcoming.

CONCLUSION

While not as nice as the Premium Lounge upstairs, I’d still say this lounge beats all of the British Airways Galleries lounges at LHR. It is a peaceful lounge with high-quality food and friendly staff. Qatar Airways onboard catering is also not bad, but I’d eat here before your flight if flying in economy class…

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Matthew Klint

Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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3 Comments

  1. Joseph Reply
    March 20, 2025 at 7:19 am

    QR has amazing products for passengers when they’re traveling, where a “toned-down” product, such as this lounge, is still great. The only issue is that QR doesn’t have good customer service, especially when there are IRROPS and just need to work on that.

  2. FNT Delta Diamond Reply
    March 20, 2025 at 7:35 pm

    Is this the old Sky Team lounge?

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      March 20, 2025 at 8:37 pm

      Looking at my old review, I don’t think so, but it makes me miss the SkyTeam Lounge!

      https://liveandletsfly.com/skyteam-lounge-london-heathrow-lhr-review/

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