Hilton Executive Lounges: Access, Locations & Benefits

Hilton Executive Lounges are like special clubhouses you can find in some Hilton hotels around the world. Think of them as a chill spot inside the hotel where you can grab free food and drinks, and relax or get some work done away from your room. Some of them even have awesome views.

Basically, if you can get into these lounges, you score free breakfast, snacks, evening drinks, Wi-Fi, and places to do business stuff. Lots of people traveling for work love them for getting things done or having quick meetings. And if you’re just traveling for fun, it’s a nice bonus to have extra treats and drinks.

You’ll usually find Hilton’s Executive Lounges in nicer hotels all over the place, like in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. For instance, the Conrad in Dubai, the Conrad in London, and the Hilton in Budapest all have them. They’re not just for super fancy hotels either; you can find them in different Hilton brands, from the really fancy Conrad hotels to the more budget-friendly DoubleTree by Hilton spots.

Who Can Use Executive Lounges (Access Policies)

Access to Hilton Executive lounges is usually restricted to certain guests. Below is a list of those who are eligible to visit:

Hilton Honors Diamond Elite Members

All Hilton Honors Diamond members (even if they are not staying on the VIP floor or in a suite) receive complimentary access to the Executive Lounge for themselves and one guest, regardless of their room type. This means that Diamonds members can use the lounge even if they are not staying on the VIP floor or in a suite. 

Please note that some special lounges are exceptions where even Diamonds members cannot enter without paying – for example, the Sakura Club at Conrad Washington D.C. or the Citrus Club at Arizona Biltmore.

Hilton Honors Gold Members

Gold members do not receive automatic lounge access. However, if a Gold member receives an upgrade (as a complimentary elite benefit) to an executive floor room or a room that explicitly provides lounge access, they can use the lounge during their stay.

Guests who book Executive rooms or suites

Any guest (regardless of elite status) who books a room that includes access to the Executive Lounge will receive lounge access. Hotels often label these rooms as ‘Executive Floor’ or premium rooms. By paying a higher price for these rooms (or using points to book a premium room), guests can enjoy the benefits of the lounge. Some hotels may also sell lounge access as a package or add-on during booking or check-in.

Additional guests: Lounge access is typically extended to the eligible guest and one registered companion (for example, a Diamond member can bring one guest from their room to the lounge). Access is usually limited to registered hotel guests – it is not a public space – and children may or may not be admitted depending on hotel policy and local regulations.

Amenities and Benefits Offered in Lounges

Okay, so executive lounges can be a little different, but here’s what you can usually expect:

• Free Breakfast: Many lounges have free breakfast, usually with pastries, fruit, and coffee. Some might also have warm options. For instance, the lounge at the Conrad London St. James has a breakfast of pastries and more. Some places might even cook something up for you or have a bigger buffet.
• Drinks and Snacks: During the day, you can usually grab light snacks, fruit, coffee, tea, soda, and water.
• Evening Bites and Drinks: During happy hour, tons of lounges put out appetizers and free beer and wine – sometimes even liquor! The Conrad Tokyo’s Executive Lounge, for example, serves several meals each day, like afternoon tea and nightly cocktails. This might be all you need to call it dinner. Keep in mind that alcohol rules change from place to place. Some lounges have free drinks, during some time, and other places have a bar or drink tickets, depending on the rules.
• Place to Work: Think of executive lounges as comfy spots to sit and get work done. You’ll find Wi-Fi, outlets, and a quiet place to focus. Some lounges also have computers and printers. Larger ones might even have small meeting rooms if you need a place to chat with people. It’s like a second office.
• Helpful Staff: Some lounges have a concierge who can assist you with check-in/check-out, bookings, or travel stuff. Some places, such as the Hilton London Canary Wharf, offer private check-in and check-out in the lounge for VIP guests. This is great if you want some VIP treatment away from the front desk people.
• Chill Out: Lounges are great if you need to unwind. Grab a cup of tea or wine after work. Most have nice chairs, TVs, and newspapers. Some even have awesome views from the roof.

Keep in mind that each lounge is different. Some can be fancy, especially in Asia and Europe. But other lounges might be simple. If you are in the U.S., for example, they might just have soda and some snacks. Make sure you check what the hotel offers beforehand by checking the hotel’s info or recent reviews.

What should you know about complimentary breakfasts and lounges?

At US hotels, Diamond and Gold members who receive breakfast in the Executive Lounge do not receive a daily dining credit. If the lounge does not serve breakfast (or there is no lounge), you should receive a credit. Typical credit amounts are $25 at luxury brands (Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, NoMad), $15–18 at most full-service brands (Hilton, DoubleTree, Curio, Signia, Canopy, Tapestry, Graduate, Tempo, Motto), and $10 at Hilton Garden Inn.

For non-elite guests who book Executive Level rooms: some hotels in the US that do not serve food in the lounge issue vouchers/credits as “food services” for those who have paid for an upgrade to executive (hotel policy; not a global rule). Here is one example, as reported by Miles to Memories: a sign at the Roanoke hotel explains that guests receive credit vouchers for the restaurant or room service instead of food in the lounge.

Location of Lounges Around the World and in the US

After the COVID-19 pandemic, many hotel lounges, especially in the US, were closed and have not resumed operations. But internationally, many Hilton hotels in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East have continued or resumed lounge service, and some hotels are adding them to their services. When staying at a Hilton in cities such as London, Dubai, Tokyo, etc., you can usually expect the Executive Lounge to be open (provided the hotel offers one).

Today, there are only a few Hilton hotels in the U.S. that still have an Executive Lounge (maybe around 32 across the whole country). And even the ones that are open might not be offering the same service as before. Some might have breakfast but not evening snacks, or they might have shorter hours.

Hilton does not publish a master list of lounge locations, but you can search for hotels with the “Executive lounge” amenity on Hilton’s website by using the filter under “Amenities”.

Hilton Brands and Hotels with Executive Lounges

Not all Hilton hotels have Executive Lounges, but a lot of their nicer ones do. You can usually find them at regular Hilton Hotels and fancy places like Conrad, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, LXR, Signia, and even some Tapestry Collection spots.

Waldorf Astoria hotels usually skip the lounges to give really personal service. But some Hilton resorts might have special club lounges with different names – like the Napua Lounge in Maui or Club Signia lounges at the new Signia by Hilton hotels. Just a heads-up: access to these might not be free for everyone and could require booking a special room or paying extra.

Basically, if you stay at the bigger Hilton brands, especially outside the U.S., you’ll likely find an Executive Lounge. They’re harder to find in the U.S., but some hotels still have them. Here’s a list of some Hilton-related hotels in the United States that have open Executive Lounges right now (in 2024/2025):

• New York Hilton Midtown (New York, NY) – A large flagship Hilton with a 44th-floor Executive Lounge. Offers daily breakfast and evening refreshments; very popular with Diamond members.
• Hilton Short Hills (Short Hills, NJ) – Suburban New Jersey hotel featuring an Executive Lounge with snacks, coffee, and an evening cash bar; a convenient perk for travelers in the area.
• Hilton Tampa Downtown (Tampa, FL) – City-center Hilton with an Executive Lounge that is currently open. The lounge is somewhat modest (hidden near the back of the restaurant and only lightly stocked), but it does provide breakfast and drinks for eligible guests.
• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Palm Beach Gardens (FL) – A DoubleTree property that offers a small Executive Lounge (located just off the lobby). It’s a limited space with basic snacks and beverages, but nonetheless a rare example of a DoubleTree lounge in the U.S.
• Hilton Americas–Houston (Houston, TX) – A large convention hotel with a top-floor lounge called “R24”. It provides a hot breakfast daily and daytime refreshments in a quiet, panoramic setting. Note the evening service here has been scaled back – the lounge closes by 5 PM and only offers light snacks (granola bars, fruit, etc.) and drinks during the day. The main draw is the hearty breakfast and the comfortable workspace with city views.
• Hilton Los Angeles Airport (Los Angeles, CA) – A busy airport hotel that has maintained its Executive Lounge. Travelers have reported the lounge in operation post-pandemic, offering the standard breakfast and evening cocktails. It’s one of only a handful of Hilton lounges on the West Coast.
• Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront (Burlingame, CA) – Another airport-area hotel (near SFO) that features an Executive Lounge. While many California Hilton lounges closed, this hotel in Burlingame continues to run its lounge, serving guests with executive-room bookings and elite members.
• Hilton Seattle (Seattle, WA) – The only Hilton in the Seattle area with an Executive Lounge currently. The Hilton Seattle’s lounge is a smaller facility (no windows and limited offerings), but it is open and provides breakfast and evening snacks for Diamond guests. All other Hilton-family properties around Seattle (including Bellevue and the airport) have no lounge, making this downtown Hilton a key choice for lounge access in the Pacific Northwest.
• Hilton Milwaukee City Center (Milwaukee, WI) – A historic Hilton hotel that operates an Executive Lounge on weekdays. The lounge at this property is open Monday through Friday mornings (closed on weekends), offering breakfast to exec-floor guests and elites. Uniquely, this hotel even has “canine ambassadors” (lobby dogs named Millie and Sadie) that sometimes greet guests – adding a bit of charm to the lounge experience.
• Hilton Boston Back Bay (Boston, MA) – A Boston Hilton that has a compact executive lounge. Guests describe it as a pleasant surprise – though not very large, it makes good use of space and provides the expected lounge benefits (breakfast, evening hors d’oeuvres, etc.) for elite members. This lounge gives business travelers in Boston a quiet spot to work or recharge, away from the busy tourist areas.

Conclusion

You can find open Executive Lounges at Hilton hotels all over the world, making trips better from London to Dubai to Tokyo. But here in the States, they’re harder to find since lots of hotels kept them shut after 2020. So, Diamond members and smart travelers should look for the rare U.S. Hilton spots that still have lounges. If not, expect other cool benefits (like food and drink cash) instead.

If you know who gets in (Diamonds, some upgraded Golds, and exec room guests), what they offer (food, drinks, workspace), and where they are around the world and in America, you can plan your trips to really get the most out of Hilton’s Executive Lounges. Whether you’re a business person who needs a quiet place to work and a bite, or an elite member just wanting a bit of luxury, Hilton’s Executive Lounges can really make your visit better – if you can get into one. Just make sure to check what’s open, especially when traveling in the U.S., so you know what to expect from your Hilton and can enjoy your Executive Lounge perks if they’re available.