Originally Posted by
Arnur
This information is somewhat misleading, THALYS passengers traveling 1st class can use the DB (German railways) lounge, which is located close to platform 1. Nothing super-fancy, but it does offer comfortable seating, drinks and possibly a snack. In order to get in, one needs to be part of the THALYS frequent traveler program though, but that is free of charge.
Can they? I thought after DB left the Thalys company and after they built their "Store & More" in Cologne, Thalys passenger were no longer entitled to use the DB lounge there..