The Guide to Detroit Airport Lounges

Detroit is a Delta Air Lines hub through and through. As a result most of the lounges in the airport belong to the airline.

If you are not a SkyTeam flyer, there are some other options worth trying, but be sure to see where they are located as the two main terminals are not physically connected. This means it is only convenient to use the lounge in the terminal you are using although there is a shuttle that takes guests between them.

No matter whether you use Priority Pass, the American Express Global Lounge Collection, credit card lounge access or club membership, there are several Detroit airport lounges. As a result, it can be helpful to know what is available before your next flight.

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The lounges in Detroit airport are mostly focused on the Delta Air Lines Sky Club lounge network so those without top-tier Medallion status, lounge membership or the right credit card will be left without access. If you are using Sky Club membership or a credit card to enter, keep an eye on the rules to get into the SkyClub, which are subject to change.

Anyone with The Platinum Card® from American Express is well-suited to fly from or through Detroit because you’re covered with options in both airport terminals, named McNamara and Evans.

Travelers with credit card perks like Priority Pass also have options in Detroit. Priority Pass has annual membership options, but before you fork over for one, check to see if you have any credit cards that offer Priority Pass access.

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Lounges at Detroit Airport’s McNamara Terminal mostly serve SkyTeam passengers. There, you will find a suite of Delta Sky Clubs as well as a Minute Suites, which provides Priority Pass access.

Delta Sky Clubs

Regardless of which Delta Sky Club you access, rules for admittance stay the same.

• Must present a boarding pass to enter.

• Open to SkyTeam premium cabin and eligible elite status passengers.

• Open to annual Sky Club members within three hours of departure (or any time if making a connection).

• Open to certain Delta co-branded cardholders and Platinum-branded cardholders. See card options below.

CONCOURSE A

Gate A18: Located across from Gate A18 on the second level of the Express Tram South Station. An open bar, Starbucks coffee station, hot and cold food buffet, and workstations where travelers can charge devices are all on tap here.

Gate A38: This is the largest Sky Club at the airport and also has the longest operating hours. Aside from the traditional workstations, food and beverage options and Starbucks coffee station, this lounge also has showers. It is the only Delta lounge at the airport to offer them.

Gate A43: This is yet another lounge option for Delta and SkyTeam passengers featuring an open bar, hot and cold food, workstations and a Starbucks coffee area.

Gate A68: Located across from Gate A68 on the second level of the Express Tram North Station. Like other Delta lounges in the airport, there is an open bar, hot and cold food buffet and plenty of workstations where travelers can charge devices. A Starbucks coffee station is also available.

CONCOURSE C

This is the only Delta lounge in Concourse C. It has a full-service bar plus a buffet of hot and cold items. One of its many features is a cozy fireplace, which is popular during the colder months. A Starbucks coffee station is also available.

Priority Pass lounges

Minute Suites

• Located near gate A66.

• Open to anyone for a fee. Priority Pass cardholders receive one hour free of charge.

• Cards with Priority Pass benefits include the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve®

This is not a traditional lounge. Instead, it provides private rooms where guests can lie down on a bed, work or watch TV. It is a great option if you need some alone time and want to escape the busy terminal.

Be Relax Spa 1

• Located near Starbucks at Gate A18. 

Be Relax Spa 2

• Located between Johnston & Murphy and Vino Volo near Gate A46. 

• Either location is open to anyone for a fee. Priority Pass cardholders receive relaxation services free of charge.

These are not traditional lounges. Anyone with a Priority Pass card can take advantage of several relaxation services. These include a 15-minute massage plus oxygen, a 30-minute massage, nail polish change and hand massage, or a chair massage plus oxygen.

This terminal is on the other side of the airport and not connected to the McNamara Terminal. Here, visitors have two Priority Pass options, and Star Alliance flyers have access to a Lufthansa lounge.

Lufthansa Business Class and Senator Lounge

• Located next to Gate D8.

• Open to Priority Pass members during certain hours. It is also available to Lufthansa premium cabin passengers and those with eligible elite status. Star Alliance Gold members traveling on United plus United first class passengers and United Club members can also access this lounge.

• This lounge is also part of the American Express Global Lounge Collection, which means you use an eligible credit card to gain access.

This lounge has a hot and cold food buffet (depending on time of day), an open bar, workstations and comfortable seating.

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Anita’s Kitchen

• Near Gate D23.

• Open to anyone, but also to Priority Pass cardholders.

This is another non-traditional lounge. It is a Lebanese restaurant serving fresh salads, burgers and shawarma among other things. Priority Pass cardholders receive a $28 credit to use here.

Whether you want a place to lie down, to shower, to work, to eat or to relax, Detroit airport lounges have you covered. Not everyone has access to all of them, and it is wise to review your access options before arriving too early at the airport.

With a plethora of Delta Sky Clubs as well as several other options for Priority Pass members, and if you have access, the ideal Detroit airport lounge is available on your next trip.