Lufthansa Lounge at Detroit Metro Airport Review

I had the opportunity to visit the Lufthansa Lounge at Detroit Metro Airport located in the Warren C Evans (formerly “North”) terminal en route to Las Vegas. The lounge is part of the Priority Pass network, so I was able to enter with 1 guest by being a cardholder of the American Express Business Platinum.

This lounge was rebranded in 2019 and is operated under the banner of Lufthansa Airlines since they run semi-weekly flights from DTW to FRA.

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Here are 10 Thoughts on the Lufthansa Lounge at Detroit Metro Airport

1. Surprisingly Quiet

We arrived at 10:30 AM on a Friday, and I was pleasantly surprised with how quiet the lounge was. We live in an age where revenge travel is in full swing, and the number of people entering lounges has dramatically increased. There have been multiple occasions where I have been told I would have to wait over an hour to enter either a Priority Pass lounge or a Maple Leaf Lounge. 

The Lufthansa lounge at Detroit Metro Airport had FOUR people in it upon arrival, and it seats ~150. Needless to say, we had plenty of space. The Warren C Evans terminal is serviced primarily by Spirit flights (along with a few from United, AA, Alaska Airlines, Southwest, Lufthansa, and a few other international airlines).

Maybe the discount seekers that fly Spirit have little interest in lounge access, as the airport was quite busy with Detroiters looking to escape the cold.

Edit: I’m told this lounge gets busy before Lufthansa, or large United flights so that you may experience a different vibe.

2. Various Seating Options

This isn’t a big lounge by any stretch, but there are still various seating options. 

There are high chairs, tables of 4, tables of 3, and tables of 2. 

There are also a few high-back chairs scattered throughout the lounge, along with a few booths/padded benches. If you have a larger group, there is a larger table to the right of the front desk. 

In other words, something for everyone.

There are also seats reserved for Lufthansa business class passengers.

If the lounge were full, I imagine I would’ve felt VERY cramped, as there isn’t a ton of space in between tables (this is a common theme with most Priority Pass lounges). 

3. Food is What You’d Expect With a Smaller Lounge

We arrived at breakfast time. I’d describe the food as in line with what you’d expect with a small lounge. 

Hot breakfast items included turkey sausage, scrambled eggs, and pancakes. 

Cold options included yogurt, oatmeal, and various pastries (including bread & bagels).

Since there were only 5 people in the lounge when we arrived, food was aplenty, but I would imagine the small serving trays going fast with a lounge at higher capacity. 

Food is free with access to the lounge

4. Drinks Options are Limited

Since it was 10 am, I was not looking to dive head first into the alcoholic beverages, but I did notice that there weren’t a ton of options. There were some basic spirits, a few wines, and 3 beer options in a fridge (2 German options and “Canadian Import” Labatt Blue). 

As a beer enthusiast, one of the things I love about lounges is the ability to try different beers on tap. Unfortunately, there was no draft option (and no bartender) at this lounge. 

Since I was strictly on the coffee’s I looked briefly for a Bailey’s creamer but wasn’t able to find one. 

Drinks are free with access to the lounge 

5. Not enough USB ports 

There weren’t enough USB ports/outlets in this lounge. If you were seated at the elevated table, you were fine, and the occasional seat against the wall had an outlet, but given that most seats are stationed in the middle of the room, most visitors aren’t provided with an outlet. 

6. Limited Restrooms

As mentioned, this is not a large lounge. Even so, the restroom options are limited. There is 1 washroom located on the right side of the lounge.

I can see the washroom situation becoming an issue if the lounge were full.

7. Great Location in the Terminal 

The Lufthansa Lounge is located in the Warren C Evans terminal in front of gate D8. DTW has 2 terminals. One service only Delta flights, and the other (Warren C Evans) services all other airlines.

If you are flying Delta, you can not access the Lufthansa lounge. Likewise, if you’re not flying Delta, you can’t access the Delta terminal (where there is a Delta Skyclub).  

Within the terminal, the lounge is located right as you walk through the duty-free, which makes it an ideal location for visitors. 

8. No Bottled Water

For those familiar with Maple Leaf Lounges in Canada, you may be accustomed to throwing a couple of bottles of water in your bag before takeoff. The Lufthansa lounge at DTW does not have bottled water, so you’ll have to plan accordingly (there is tap water with ice, so if you have reusable water, you’re fine).

Edit: I’ve seen photos of this lounge which include bottled water, so take this personal experience with a grain of salt. Your miles may vary

9. Restricted Hours Listed on Priority Pass

On the Priority Pass app, the Lufthansa lounge at DTW is shown as closing for a few hours in the middle of the day.

This does not reflect their current hours.

10. Not the Only Priority Pass Option in the Terminal 

While the Lufthansa lounge at DTW certainly beats paying for breakfast/dinner, it’s not the only option in the Evans terminal for Priority Pass members.

Priority pass members also save 28$ at “Anita’s Kitchen” located near gate D23. 

For those who have limited Priority Pass visits, showing your card at Anita’s kitchen will count as a visit. Cardholders can also bring a guest, in which case your food voucher increases to $56. Once again, a guess will count as a visit for those with limited Priority Pass visits.

If you exceed the $28 allocated, you’ll be responsible for covering the remainder of the tab.

Anita’s kitchen serves Lebanese/American food options.

Note: this option has been taken away as of May 2023

Conclusion

The Lufthansa lounge at Detroit Metro Airport is a smaller, middle-of-the-road lounge, with both positives and negatives. If you’re looking for space, you may be pleased with this lounge, but that could vary greatly by the time of day. The food options were good enough, and you’ll have complimentary beverages.

The service is great too, so that helps!

There are no other lounges in this terminal (aside from a “Freedom Centre” lounge available to military personnel), so if you’re a fan of the lounge experiences, this is what you’re stuck with.

How to Access The Lufthansa Lounge at DTW

• Hold a same-day boarding pass for a business class flight on Lufthansa or a Star Alliance partner
• Hold a Premium credit card which has access to Priority Pass lounges. In Canada, these cards are issued by Scotiabank & American Express (Scotiabank Platinum American Express, American Express Platinum//Business Platinum, American Express Gold, American Express Air Miles Reserve)
• Hold Star Alliance Gold Status

Things to do in Detroit

There are several amazing things to do in Detroit including:

• Taking a tour of Belle Isle
• Attending a sporting event
• Take a guided tour of Downtown Detroit
• Visiting a Casino
• Visiting the Motown Museum

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