The Guide to Hilton Executive Lounges

Some Hilton properties have Executive Lounges, which means free food and drinks, a place to spread out and work outside your room, and sometimes an amazing view. Lounges are typically accessible to Hilton Honors members with Hilton Honors™ Diamond Status or Diamond Reserve Status, as well as to some guests who purchase or upgrade to certain rooms.

So where can you find a Hilton Executive Lounge? How do you get in? And what perks do the lounges have? Here’s what you need to know about Hilton hotel lounges.

How to find Hilton Executive Lounges

Hilton doesn’t publish a list of properties with Executive Lounges, so you’ll have to search the Hilton website or call to find out if a property has this amenity.

To learn which Hilton hotels have an Executive Lounge, go to the company's website and search for your destination. On the search results page, click the "All Filters" button. Select the box for “Executive lounge," which is located in the “Hotel Features” section.

Here are just a few examples of where you can find an Executive Lounge at Hilton hotels:

• New York Hilton Midtown.

• Conrad Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates.

• Conrad London St. James.

• Hilton Budapest, in Hungary.

The list of Hilton hotels with Executive Lounges ranges from high-end properties (Conrad) to more affordable options (DoubleTree by Hilton). These lounges aren’t just for fancy resorts. Check before booking if the Hilton location that you’re considering has an Executive Lounge.

Who can access Hilton Executive Lounges?

Travelers booked in executive rooms

If you’re staying at a Hilton property with an Executive Lounge, the main way to gain entry is to stay in an executive room (which generally means a steeper price tag than a standard room).

Hilton Honors Gold Status holders who get upgraded

If you have Hilton Honors Gold, you might luck out if you got upgraded — as certain rooms also come with lounge access.

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Diamond elite status holders at certain brands

Even if you aren’t lucky enough to get a full upgrade, Diamond members can still get into lounges. Hilton Honors members with Diamond or Diamond Reserve elite status have access to Executive Lounges for themselves and one additional guest, regardless of whether they're staying in executive rooms. (Diamond Reserve guests also get Premium Club access, in addition to Executive Lounge access.)

An easy way to obtain Hilton Honors Diamond Status is with the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card( see rates and fees). Terms apply.

Note that this excludes the Sakura Club at Conrad Washington, D.C., Citrus Club at Arizona Biltmore and Club Signia at Signia by Hilton hotels. Some hotels have also begun restricting lounge access by reclassifying their spaces as "clubs," which under the terms is not a lounge, and means you may not be able to get in.

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What's included in a Hilton Executive Lounge?

Every Executive Lounge is different, but it’s not uncommon for a lounge to offer complimentary breakfast in the morning, drinks and snacks throughout the day, cocktail hours in the evening, free in-lounge internet access and a business center.

At the Conrad London St. James Executive Lounge, you can start the day with a continental breakfast and unwind later with hors d’oeuvres in the afternoon. Throughout the day there are drinks and snacks. The lounge provides internet access, daily newspapers and computers with printers.

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Some Hilton hotels with Executive Lounges, like the Hilton London Canary Wharf, offer private check-in and checkout, plus complimentary beer, wine and spirits. These amenities can reliably enhance your overall hotel experience.

And the Conrad Tokyo Executive Lounge has been known to serve meals throughout the day, including an afternoon tea, plus cocktails in the evening.

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If you’re looking for an Executive Lounge

Before booking a Hilton stay, it’s worth checking if the property has an Executive Lounge to help determine what type of room you want (which might also depend on your status with Hilton).

If you’re staying at a Hilton property with an Executive Lounge that you can access, take advantage of the complimentary amenities. The food and drinks that are generally available throughout the day can potentially save you money over the course of your trip.

To view rates and fees of the Hilton Honors American Express Card, see this page.

To view rates and fees of the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card, see this page.

For rates and fees of the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card, please visit American Express' rates and fees page

To view rates and fees of The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card , see this page.