Seattle is getting a Chase Sapphire Lounge, and the first renderings suggest it will be one of the most polished lounges in the network. On September 22, 2026, Port of Seattle staff asked the Port Commission to approve a 15-year lease and concession agreement for a roughly 16,000-square-foot Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club on Concourse A at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The tenant is paying for the whole build: $70 million, covering the initial construction and a midterm refresh.
For Pacific Northwest travelers who carry the Chase Sapphire Reserve, this is the lounge news Sea-Tac has been missing. Here’s what we know about the location, the design, who will get in, and when it might open.
Chase Sapphire Lounge Seattle at a Glance
- Airport: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
- Location: Concourse A, next to Delta’s Sky Club and Delta One Lounge, in the space The Club SEA uses today
- Size: About 16,000 square feet
- Operator: Airport Dimensions, Chase’s partner on the “Sapphire Lounge by The Club” network
- Tenant investment: $70 million, with no additional Port of Seattle investment
- Lease: 15 years at $500 per square foot per year, with 10% rent steps in years 6 and 11. That comes to about $135.6 million in rent to the Port over the term.
- Opening: Not yet announced (more on the timeline below)
Where the Lounge Will Be at Sea-Tac
The lounge will sit at the south end of Concourse A, close to the A-gate lounge row where Delta has built up its Seattle hub presence. The Port’s concourse rendering shows a glass-and-dark-metal Sapphire Lounge entrance set between the moving walkway and Delta’s Sky Club and Delta One Lounge. That gives Seattle one of the most concentrated clusters of premium lounges on the West Coast.
The space has some history. The Port originally planned a Port-controlled shared-use lounge there, a secondary space built during the Delta lounge project. In April 2025 the Commission approved a $24.36 million project to finish it. After more financial review, Port staff decided the space would do better as a non-aeronautical revenue opportunity: a lease to a private operator rather than a Port-run lounge. A new shared-use lounge is now planned for the Concourse A space United will vacate in 2027, and it needs less Port investment.
Inside the Design: A First Look
The renderings in the Port’s presentation show a warm, residential design with a mid-century feel. It uses fluted wood paneling, brass trim, velvet seating in ochre and forest green, and large windows facing the airfield. It’s clearly meant to move away from the “airport lounge beige” that still defines many U.S. lounges.
The Entrance and Reception
Guests enter at a black-marble reception desk lit by a glowing brass screen and marble-shaded lamps. Beyond it, a wood-lined hallway leads into the main lounge, where the first seating areas come into view.
The Main Bar
The main bar is the lounge’s showpiece. A sculptural chandelier hangs over a long marble bar lined with plum-velvet stools, set against floor-to-ceiling windows. Chase’s lounges are known for signature cocktail programs, and the Port’s amenities list promises “locally inspired beverages,” so expect Washington wine, Pacific Northwest spirits, and a strong coffee program. This is Seattle, after all.
The Collector’s Lounge
The most distinctive space in the renderings is labeled the “Collector’s Lounge.” It’s a moodier, den-like room with a wall of framed vinyl records, channel-tufted green velvet banquettes, leather club chairs, and a second bar with a coffee station. It reads as a nod to Seattle’s music history, and it looks like the room frequent flyers will head to first.
Main Seating Area
The main seating area is built around a circular, mirrored ceiling feature above a planted tree island, with curved booths and lounge chairs arranged in conversation groups. Brass-grid screens along one wall add warmth and help break up a large room.
The Dining Room
The dining room has a barrel-vaulted, backlit ceiling, globe pendant lights, and a wall of windows with evergreens outside. Seating mixes marble café tables with a large central banquette. The Port says the lounge will offer curated menus with locally inspired dishes and digital food ordering, in line with the table-service-plus-buffet model at other Sapphire Lounges.
Planned Amenities
According to the Port of Seattle presentation, the lounge amenities will include:
- Luxury shower suites
- Curated menus with locally inspired dishes, plus digital food ordering
- Locally inspired beverages
- Comfortable lounge seating, with high-speed Wi-Fi and outlets throughout
- Digital media, including newspapers and magazines
- Pop-up activations with local partners
- Artwork from emerging local artists
- Well-designed, all-gender restrooms
- A nursing room and a family room
Who Will Get In
Chase hasn’t published access rules for Seattle specifically. If it follows the rest of the Sapphire Lounge network, complimentary entry will go to holders of the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Reserve for Business, along with the J.P. Morgan Reserve and The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card. Eligible cardmembers can currently bring two guests for free, and additional guests pay a fee (currently $27 per person, with children under 2 free). Policies can change before a lounge opens, so check Chase’s current terms before you fly.
If you’re weighing which premium card fits your travel, our guide to the best luxury travel credit cards compares lounge access across the Chase, Amex, and Capital One ecosystems.
When Will It Open?
Chase hasn’t announced an opening date, and a string of moves at Sea-Tac comes first. United is moving its United Club out of Concourse A, a change the Port expects in 2027. The Club SEA will then move into the space United leaves behind, and only after that will Chase take over The Club’s current footprint and start construction. Because the space already works as a lounge, the build-out should be faster than new construction. Still, since the sequence doesn’t start until United’s 2027 move, we’d plan on the later part of the decade rather than next year.
Why It Matters for Seattle Travelers
Sea-Tac’s premium lounge scene has mostly belonged to the airlines, meaning Delta, Alaska, and the oneworld carriers (see our look inside the remodeled British Airways lounge in Seattle). Among credit-card lounges, American Express has had the airport to itself with its Centurion Lounge. A 16,000-square-foot Sapphire Lounge with showers, full dining, and a real bar program gives Chase cardholders a lounge of their own at SEA, and one worth arriving early for.
It also shows how much Chase is spending on its lounge network. The $70 million tenant investment and $500-per-square-foot rent are among the biggest commitments yet in the credit-card lounge race with American Express and Capital One. According to the Port’s presentation, the deal is worth a 15-year net present value of more than $36 million to the Port, with a four-year payback.
Chase Sapphire Lounge Seattle FAQ
Is there a Chase Sapphire Lounge at Seattle airport?
Not yet. A roughly 16,000-square-foot Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club is planned for Concourse A at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, pending a lease the Port of Seattle Commission took up on September 22, 2026.
Where will the Sapphire Lounge be at Sea-Tac?
On Concourse A, next to the Delta Sky Club and Delta One Lounge, in the space The Club SEA uses today.
When will the Seattle Chase Sapphire Lounge open?
No date has been announced. Construction depends on United moving its Concourse A club in 2027 and The Club SEA relocating before Chase can take over the space.
Which cards will get access?
At other Sapphire Lounges, the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Reserve for Business, J.P. Morgan Reserve, and The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card include complimentary access for the cardmember plus two guests. Chase hasn’t confirmed Seattle-specific rules yet.
All renderings courtesy of the Port of Seattle, from the “A Concourse Non-Aeronautical Lounge” presentation to the Port of Seattle Commission, September 22, 2026. Renderings are conceptual and subject to change.
