The More Premium Lounge

T1’s More Premium Lounge rarely shows up in TPE trip reports

While most reviews obsess over Plaza Premium in T2, The More Premium Lounge sits in Terminal 1 and usually doesn’t get a mention, even though Priority Pass holders can walk in on a pay-per-use basis. If your flight leaves from T1 and you already cleared immigration here, this lounge can save a 10–15 minute trek over to the more hyped spaces in the other terminal.

The lounge sits airside in T1, so you need a same-day boarding pass for Terminal 1 departures to access it with Priority Pass or walk-up payment. Typical Priority Pass contract lounges at TPE run on a 3-hour stay rule, and you should assume the same here when timing your visit before a long-haul or late-night regional departure.

Food at contract lounges in TPE T1 generally means a small hot buffet with rice, noodles, and at least one chicken or pork dish, plus packaged snacks; expect similar at The More Premium Lounge rather than a full restaurant-style menu. Soft drinks and basic coffee normally come free, with canned beer sometimes available during evening peaks between about 18:00 and 22:00, though premium spirits are usually limited or extra-charge in Priority Pass venues.

Seating in T1 lounges at Taoyuan tends toward rows of armchairs and small café tables, and The More Premium Lounge follows that template rather than private nap rooms or showers in every corner. Power outlets in T1 lounges at TPE often appear in floor boxes every second or third seat, so plan on sharing a socket if you’re charging a 60 W laptop and a phone an hour before a 23:55 departure to North America.

The biggest advantage here is location: staying in T1 keeps you closer to gates used by many EVA Air and China Airlines regional partners, cutting walking time down to 5–10 minutes instead of hiking all the way from a T2 lounge. If you care more about a guaranteed seat, Wi‑Fi for last‑minute downloads under 2 GB, and some hot food within Terminal 1 than chasing the most-reviewed lounge in the airport, this spot covers the basics without burning extra time changing terminals.

Practical tip: check your departure gate on the T1 screens before committing; if your flight shifts to a far end of the pier, leave The More Premium Lounge at least 20 minutes before scheduled boarding.