5 Things You Don’t Want To Miss at the Chase Sapphire Lounge by the Club at LaGuardia Airport
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New York City's LaGuardia Airport (LGA) has emerged from a serious glow-up, and is now home to one of the most modern terminals in the country—plus a new lounge for eligible travelers to visit when they fly from Terminal B.
With more than 21,800 square feet of space spread across 2 amenity-packed floors, the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at LGA offers self-serve and a-la-carte dishes, a full bar, wellness area and a retro game room.
Every guest has access to the main lounge areas, with complimentary food and drinks from a handful of New York City institutions. You'll get all-day fare from standout spot Joseph Leonard, barista beverages from Joe Coffee, craft cocktails from Apotheke and a wine list curated by Parcelle.
In short, you'll want to show up to the airport early. Here are 5 things you shouldn't miss at the Sapphire Lounge at LGA.
1. Order dishes directly to your seat
Menus at the lounge are updated seasonally—a-la-carte dishes might include made-to-order omelets at breakfast; egg-and-cheese bao, or the Sapphire burger (served on brioche with tomato confit, pickle chips and fries) at lunch; plus seared salmon, lentil ragout, Joseph Leonard's carrot cake and more.
2. Try an Apotheke cocktail
As soon as you enter the lounge, you'll notice the large, circular bar. Get a cocktail from Apotheke, a beloved speakeasy that got its start in New York City's Chinatown and plays homage to the absinthe lounges of 19th-century Paris. Order the lounge's namesake, the Sapphire, served in a martini glass with gin or vodka, blueberry and goldenberry juices, lime, ginger, bee pollen and a blend of spices.
3. Book a Face Haus facial treatment
Lounge guests can book one of the dedicated wellness rooms for a complimentary facial treatment from Face Haus, a women-owned facial bar with locations in New York City and across the country. Scan the QR code at your booth or table as soon as you arrive to make a same-day reservation and take home a Face Haus skincare travel kit after your 30-minute treatment.
4. Find the hidden game room
Step through the family room to reach the dedicated game area. With a retro vibe—velvet chairs and boom boxes on the bookshelf—guests will find a jukebox, a shuffleboard table and a pinball machine.
5. Book The Reserve Suites by Chase
Chase Sapphire Reserve and J.P. Morgan Reserve cardmembers can book one of 3 Reserve Suites for the ultimate pre-flight experience. Guests have access to a private suite with a dedicated host, an in-room TV and game console, and an ensuite bathroom with stone floors, backlit vanities and a rainfall shower.
Guests who book a Reserve Suite can also expect caviar service on arrival, a premium wine list from Chinatown's Parcelle Wine Bar and a special menu from Jeffrey's Grocery, a West Village mainstay The Infatuation calls "one of the few restaurants in this city where we're legitimate regulars."
Dishes range from an elaborate smoked fish platter at breakfast to "Plateau le LaGuardia" at lunch and dinner: A seafood tower with king crab, shrimp cocktail, marinated octopus and other sea delicacies.
Reserve Suites pricing varies depending on the size of your party. Chase Sapphire Reserve and J.P. Morgan Reserve cardmembers can book a suite for a fee up to 72 hours prior to flight departure. Learn more in the Chase Mobile® app in Benefits & Travel.
Know before you go
Who’s invited?
Chase Sapphire Reserve and J.P. Morgan Reserve Card cardmembers may enter with up to 2 guests for no charge. Customers with The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card may enter with unlimited guests for no charge. Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers must activate their Priority Pass™ membership that comes with their Reserve card to take advantage and may enter up to 3 hours before a departing flight. All other Priority Pass customers may visit a Sapphire Lounge by The Club once per calendar year; guests and subsequent visits cost $75. Different access policies apply to The Reserve Suites, which Chase Sapphire Reserve and J.P. Morgan Reserve cardmembers can book in advance for a fee.
Location and hours
The LGA Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club is located after the security checkpoint in Terminal B, before the pedestrian bridge. The lounge is open daily from 4:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
What’s included?
All food and drinks, including self-serve and a-la-carte items, along with wine, beer and cocktails, plus the wellness amenities.
Booking With Chase Travel
Chase Travel is the first stop for your next adventure. Earn and redeem Ultimate Rewards points with your eligible Chase card when booking a trip through chasetravel.com.
Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers who book a hotel stay through The Edit by Chase Travel will earn 3 points per dollar and receive special benefits, including daily breakfast for two, a property credit worth $100, plus early check-in, late checkout and a room upgrade, when available.
Visit chasetravel.com for trip recommendations and editor-curated itineraries. Eligible Chase cardmembers also have access to top hotels, convenient flights, car rentals and must-do local experiences.
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