Everything You Need to Know About the Chase Sapphire Lounge at LaGuardia Airport
The Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club is open! The lounge opened in LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in January 2024 and is a great option for travelers looking to eat, drink, and relax in a more sophisticated and private part of the airport. Recently, we were able to experience the Chase Sapphire Lounge while waiting for our flight leaving from LGA. It was an AMAZING experience, and we highly recommend stopping by if you have any upcoming travel from LGA. Keep reading for everything you need to know about the Chase Sapphire Lounge!
How to Find the Chase Sapphire Lounge at LGA
The Chase Sapphire lounge standard hours are 4:30am-9:30pm every day. Sometimes finding airport lounges can be difficult! The Chase Sapphire Lounge is located in Terminal B past the TSA security check. Below are the step-by-step directions to the lounge’s entrance:
- Go through Terminal B TSA or TSA Precheck security lines
- Turn right after the security check
- Walk all the way down the hall following signs for gates 40-59
- Follow the hallway in the back right corner to the elevator bay
- Take either elevator down to floor 1
- Turn right out of the elevators and follow the hall to end up at the entrance
The following airlines fly out of Terminal B, so you will already be going through the Terminal B security lines:
- Air Canada
- American
- JetBlue
- Southwest
- United
Different Ways to Get Lounge Access
Chase Sapphire Reserve Credit Card holders receive free entry to the Chase Sapphire Lounge, along with two guests.
- Credit Card Annual Fee – $550
- Included Guests – Two free guests
- Additional Guest Charge – $27 per person after the two free guests
- Priority Pass Activation Required – Yes
J.P. Morgan Reserve Credit Card members also receive free entry to the Chase Sapphire Lounge with a similar structure to the Chase Sapphire Reserve Credit Card members.
- Credit Card Annual Fee – $550
- Included Guests – Two free guests
- Additional Guest Charge – $27 per person after the two free guests
- Priority Pass Activation Required – Yes
Ritz Carlton Credit Card users are also granted free entry to the Chase Sapphire Lounge. These card holders might have the best deal when it comes to guest access!
- Credit Card Annual Fee – $450
- Included Guests – Unlimited
- Priority Pass Activation Required – Yes
Priority Pass members receive access to the Chase Sapphire Lounge on a 1-time-per-calendar-year basis. This type of membership often comes with premium travel credit cards, for example, the Capital One Venture X Card and the American Express Platinum Card both include Priority Pass membership for their cardholders.
- Membership Annual Fee – $470 for unlimited lounge access, or included with certain credit cards
- Included Guests – None
- Guest Charge – $75 per person
- Priority Pass Activation Required – Yes
Day Passes are also available for purchase to enter the Chase Sapphire Lounge. Day passes depend on location and are $75 dollars per person. The Lounge also may stop allowing the purchase of day passes depending on how full the lounge is with members.
Special Features in the Lounge
The Chase Sapphire Lounge is a two-story lounge featuring a large 360-degree bar, high-end self-serve coffee stations, and luxurious bathrooms perfect for getting ready in, but that’s not all!
The lounge’s abundant food and drink options were curated in partnership with some local and recognizable help! Joseph Leonard, who has a bistro in West Village, Manhattan, helped to create some of the flavorful dishes while Apotheke, a classy bar in Manhattan, partnered with Chase to design their cocktail list.
Coffee-lovers will be pleased to see their refined self-serve coffee and beverage stations. There is one station on each level and their ground-to-order coffee beans are sourced from NYC’s Joe Coffee. The coffee pairs perfectly with their sweet treats!
The lounge also boasts several different open seating areas and lots of wonderful amenities for guests, such as their facial room, arcade room, and private resting pods.
The Final Take
Overall, I believe the Chase Sapphire Lounge is one of the nicest airport lounges I’ve ever visited. The endless options of food, drinks, and amenities are top-tier and specially crafted to provide guest with the ultimate experience. If you have a flight from LGA Airport and have access to the lounge through a credit card or Priority Pass membership, I’d highly recommend getting to the airport early to enjoy the lounge and indulge before your flight! That being said, like most lounges I wouldn’t recommend buying the day pass unless you have an *extremely* long layover as the price is quite steep.
