The Guide to Chase Sapphire Lounges

Chase has finally joined the ranks of American Express and Capital One by launching its own line of branded airport lounges. Initially announced in June 2021, Chase's lounge network, officially dubbed Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club, has been steadily expanding.

In 2024 alone, it opened a bunch of new airport locations including at New York-LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Even more are coming in 2025 and beyond. Here’s what you need to know about the current and upcoming Chase Sapphire Lounges, how to get in them, and whether they're actually worth it.

The Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club is small but mighty.

As of now, its U.S. lounges are open in:

• Boston (BOS).

• New York City (LGA).

• New York City (JFK).

• Phoenix (PHX).

• San Diego (SAN).

There's also a lounge in Hong Kong. Plus, there's the Sapphire Terrace at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, as well as an array of pop-up lounges in non-airport locations that stay for a limited time. Here's a breakdown of the Chase Sapphire Lounge locations:

International Chase lounge locations

For now, there's just one international outpost of the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club. Located in Hong Kong, it's also the first outpost of the lounge network.

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

Located in Terminal 1 at Hong Kong International Airport, this lounge is accessible on Level 7 of the departures area in the West Hall, near Gate 40. If you're flying from the East Hall, you can still get there — as long as you're willing to ride the shuttle or take a 10-15 minute walk.

The lounge is open to travelers within three hours of their flight departure time, and children under two can enter for free. Known for its blend of Western and Asian dishes, this lounge receives high praise for its thoughtfully designed environment.

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U.S. Chase Sapphire lounge locations

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

The Boston location opened in May 2023 in Terminal B. Spanning over 11,000 square feet, this lounge offers a mix of local flavors, stylish seating areas and amenities like wellness rooms. It’s accessible to Priority Pass members and Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders.

New York-LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

Launched in August 2024, the LGA Chase Sapphire lounge in Terminal B is Chase’s crown jewel. At over 21,000 square feet, it features locally-inspired cuisine, craft cocktails and spaces tailored for relaxation and productivity. Compare that to the Centurion Lounge next door, which comes in at less than half the size by square footage.

And how does Chase fill all that space? It does so easily by way of all sorts of unique features including a children’s playroom, photo booth and arcade, as well as meditation pods and treatment rooms.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Opened in late 2024, this 3,500-square-foot lounge in Terminal 4 offers a compact space. For comparison, it's only about one-third the size of the combined AmEx Centurion Lounge and Escape Lounge in Phoenix airport.

Though it doesn't offer much in the way of extra amenities, the food at the Phoenix Chase lounge is excellent. Travelers can enjoy locally inspired snacks and drinks, including  roasted piquillo pepper mozzarella and a poblano pepper corn chowder. Its atmosphere has local flair including plenty of succulents, plus art by Navajo Nation artist Matthew Kirk.

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

The San Diego Chase lounge, which debuted in November 2024 in Terminal 2 West, measures 11,000 square feet. That size rivals several of AmEx's Centurion Lounge locations — and is bigger than the 9,665-square-foot lounge that AmEx bid for in the same San Diego location.

The San Diego Chase lounge includes a robust dining program, workspaces and wellness amenities including, yes, complimentary facials.

What about the Chase Sapphire Terrace in Austin?

The Sapphire Terrace opened in March 2023 as an exclusive indoor-outdoor space for Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardmembers and up to two guests. Located in the Barbara Jordan Terminal, it features southbound runway views, refreshments like Austin Eastciders and (512) Brewing Company beer, light snacks, shuffleboard and local artwork from Austin artist and muralist Rex Hamilton.

But even Chase isn't calling it a lounge. Instead, Chase calls it an "experience," described as an indoor-outdoor space in the airport offering travelers a place to relax, recharge and fuel up before flights.

Chase pop-up lounges

In addition to its permanent locations, Chase has experimented with pop-up lounge concepts to enhance its brand visibility and offer unique experiences.

A standout example was the Chase Sapphire Lounge at the 2024 Paris Olympics, which provided athletes and cardholders a private retreat located on a boat on the Seine River, no less.

Another notable pop-up lounge appeared in late 2024 at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, which served up complimentary bites from Momofuku, including the famous pork belly buns. That lounge will be open through mid-January 2025 to build hype ahead of the Las Vegas airport lounge opening.

Upcoming Chase lounge locations

Chase has announced additional lounge locations in the works, with details gradually emerging:

• Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): Terminal D/E connector.

• Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS): C Gates.

These lounges will follow Chase’s design ethos of drawing inspiration from the host city and offering a mix of food, drink, art, entertainment, and wellness amenities.

Have a qualifying Chase card in your wallet

The Chase Sapphire Reserve®

As a Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholder, you’ll have access to all locations of the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club. This is in addition to the card’s complimentary Priority Pass Select membership with access to over 1,300 other Priority Pass lounges around the world.

Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders and authorized users will each be able to bring two guests for free into the Chase Sapphire Lounge. Additional guests will cost $27 each.

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Carry a card with built-in Priority Pass membership

Unlike, say, AmEx Centurion Lounges, Chase Sapphire airport lounge access isn't restricted to just Chase cardholders. Like other The Club lounges, Chase Sapphire airport lounges are accessible to all Priority Pass members — with a caveat.

Priority Pass Members are entitled to one complimentary visit per calendar year across the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club network. After that, Priority Pass members who don't hold aChase Sapphire Reserve® card must pay $75 per visit. Choose wisely.

Non-Chase credit cards that offer their customers Priority Pass Select complimentary membership include:

• The Platinum Card® from American Express — full Priority Pass Select membership. Enrollment required.

• Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card— full Priority Pass Select membership. Enrollment required.

• Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card — full Priority Pass Select membership. Enrollment required.

• U.S. Bank Altitude™ Reserve Visa Infinite® Card — eight Priority Pass visits per year.

Terms apply.

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When Chase announced its own line of Chase lounges back in 2021, it seemed as though Chase was directly responding to the rising popularity of the American Express Centurion Lounges and Capital One Lounges. The rising trend of AmEx, Capital One and now Chase lounges means that folks holding premium credit cards now have access to swanky lounges tied to big banks. That's as opposed to the more-common type of airport lounge, which is often tied to an airline (and typically reserved for folks with ultra-high levels of airline elite status, or business and first class passengers).

Chase Sapphire lounges versus Centurion and Capital One lounges

Compared to the American Express and Capital One lounges, Chase's offerings are similar, but in some ways better.

Centurion Lounges set the initial standard of airport lounges with gourmet dining and custom cocktails. While newer Centurion Lounges include the most up-to-date features, some of the original Centurion Lounges do look a bit dated. Meanwhile, Capital One Lounges focus on practical touches such as grab-and-go food and fitness spaces.

Chase Sapphire Lounges strike a balance, offering elevated local dining experiences and curated spaces inspired by their host cities. Of course, some Chase lounges (like the LaGuardia lounge, for instance) demonstrate Chase’s rising dominance in the top-tier lounge space.

Chase Sapphire lounges versus Priority Pass

Compared to Priority Pass lounges, which vary widely in quality, Chase lounges deliver a more consistent and premium offering. Certainly some Priority Pass lounges are impossibly posh, but other lounges offer some paltry carrots and cheese cubes, with little else.

However, Chase's inclusion in the Priority Pass network could lead to overcrowding — an issue that has plagued many Priority Pass lounges in the U.S — given how so many credit cards now offer Priority Pass membership as a benefit.

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