Plaza Premium Lounge

Bathrooms shared with Amex, but still no showers at all

This Plaza Premium Lounge in T2 runs 08:30–23:30 and sits airside for international departures, but the big gap is zero showers even though long-haul routes leave from this terminal. Reviews and Point Hacks both call out that Plaza Premium guests only get shared toilets with the neighbouring Amex Lounge, with no dedicated washrooms or shower suites.

Access is pay-per-use or via common lounge card programs, all within Terminal 2 after immigration and security at Melbourne Airport (MEL). There is a standard walk-up day-pass option at the door, usually priced in line with other Plaza Premium lounges, though the airport site notes that pricing can change and you should check the current day rate before you tap a card.

Food is basic but steady: expect a small hot buffet plus snacks that rotate through pasta, rice dishes and finger food across the 08:30–23:30 operating window. Compared with the nearby Amex Lounge in T2, regulars say Plaza Premium is fine for a light meal and soft drinks, but not a place you plan around for a pre-flight shower or serious dining.

Drinks follow the usual Plaza Premium pattern, with self-serve soft drinks, tea and coffee included, and alcoholic drinks typically available from a staffed bar inside the Terminal 2 space. If you care about cocktails or better wine before a long-haul departure, aim to order early in the evening, as bar queues reportedly grow around the 19:00–21:00 long-haul bank.

Point Hacks explicitly confirms Plaza Premium shares restroom facilities with the American Express Lounge next door and that no showers exist in the shared setup, despite guest requests. One reviewer even mentioned staff saying management had talked about installing showers but that nothing had been built yet, so expect only basic toilets and handbasins.

Watch out for: long-haul passengers connecting from domestic flights into T2 often arrive sweaty and tired, then find Plaza Premium has no showers at all. If a pre-flight wash is critical before a late-night departure from Melbourne, skip this lounge and plan to freshen up at your hotel before heading to the airport.

Practical move: use Plaza Premium in T2 mainly as a quiet-ish seat with power and snacks, then head to your gate about 25–30 minutes before boarding to avoid last-minute bathroom queues in the shared facilities.