Impressive Chase Sapphire Lounge Boston Opening May 16

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We’ve known for quite some time that Chase is getting into the airport lounge game, with the opening of Chase Sapphire Lounges by the Club. The first location opened in Hong Kong in late 2022, though up until now we haven’t known when one of the US locations would open. That has finally changed, as the first Chase Sapphire Lounge in the United States will be opening shortly.

Basics of the Chase Sapphire Lounge Boston Logan Airport

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club will open at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). The Chase Sapphire Lounge Boston will be 11,640 square feet, and as it’s described, the lounge “highlights the history and identity of Boston while bringing the vibrancy of the Sapphire Reserve customer to life.”

The lounge will be located in the Terminal B to C Connector, between gates B39 and B40. It will be open daily from 5AM until 11PM.

The lounge will feature a locally inspired dining experience, including menu items from Boston Chef Douglass Williams (of Boston’s MIDA and APIZZA), a signature taproom offering local craft beer, and coffee from Beverly, Massachusetts Atomic Coffee Roasters. The lounge will also feature a centerpiece bar, with wine and cocktails, as well as made-to-order and ready-to-eat food options.

The lounge will have distinct areas for recharging, including two wellness rooms with anti-gravity massage chairs and guided meditation, a private nursing suite, two dual-head shower rooms, and all-gender restrooms with Apotheke products.

Below you can find some pictures of the lounge, shared by Chase.

Chase Sapphire Lounge Boston entry requirements

Here’s an interesting plot twist. When Chase Sapphire Lounges were first announced, we were told that these would be standard Priority Pass lounges. That was a bit confusing to me:

Well, as it turns out, access requirements for the Chase Sapphire Lounge Boston will be a bit different than expected:

That’s smart on Chase’s part, since it actually makes these lounges more of an exclusive perk for the company’s cardmembers, rather than just something for any Priority Pass member.

I do think there will be an uphill battle for those working the lounge to educate the public, since this is the first time we’ve seen a restriction like this with Priority Pass.

The Chase Sapphire Lounge Boston looks great!

I have to say, the first Chase Sapphire Lounge in the United States looks much better than I was expecting. That’s for a couple of reasons.

First of all, I’m happy to see that this won’t just be a standard Priority Pass lounge, since the lounge would probably consistently have a line out the door. I think the entry restrictions are smart. All Priority Pass members can visit the lounge once per year to see what they’re missing, while this is otherwise reserved as a perk for Chase’s cardmembers.

Second of all, and probably because of that first point, this lounge looks much higher quality than I was expecting. The decor looks beautiful, the amenities sound great, and the food and beverage selection sound like they’ll be much better than I would have anticipated.

That being said, it doesn’t sound like the lounge will have some of the over-the-top amenities you might find in the Capital One Lounge DFW, for example, like grab & go food, barista-made coffee, cold brew on tap, an exercise room, etc.

I’m really excited to check out this lounge, and to see the portfolio grow.

Bottom line

The Chase Sapphire Lounge Boston will be opening on May 16, and looks fantastic. The lounge will have an extensive food and drink selection, cool amenities, and nice decor. The lounge access requirements also aren’t exactly what we expected, as the lounge will primarily be open to Priority Pass members with the Chase Sapphire Reserve.

What do you make of the Chase Sapphire Lounge Boston?