Chase is touching down in Sin City. The bank’s newest Chase Sapphire® Lounge by The Club officially opened today at Las Vegas (LAS), adding another premium space to an airport already packed with lounges from American Express, Capital One, Priority Pass, and more.
But unlike the glitzy, over-the-top Vegas Strip, Chase went decidedly compact her: At just under 4,600 square feet with seating for only 87 travelers, the two-story Las Vegas location is the second-smallest Sapphire Lounge to date – only the Phoenix (PHX) lounge is tinier. And in today’s era of perpetually packed airport lounges, that’s a red flag.
Still, Chase squeezed plenty of its signature touches into the space – including a first-of-its-kind “champagne parlor” – and leaned heavy on local partners for everything from the lounge's food and drink offerings to the artwork you'll find on the walls.
With the Las Vegas lounge now officially open, the bank’s ninth Chase Sapphire Lounge joins a rapidly expanding network that already includes Philadelphia (PHL), Boston (BOS), New York-LaGuardia (LGA), and more, with big new outposts still on the way at Los Angeles (LAX) and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW). For a program that barely existed a few years ago, Chase has quickly built one of the strongest lounge footprints in the country.
Read on for the full scoop on Chase's newest Sin City outpost.
Read more: Everything You Need to Know About Chase Sapphire Lounges
A Boutique-Size Lounge with Chase's Signature Touches
Chase has consistently earned high marks for its lounges – they’re beautifully designed, well-staffed, and generally offer better-than-average food and beverage options. This Las Vegas outpost retains most of that formula … just with significantly less real estate.
Inside the small dining area, travelers will find a full bar, buffet, self-serve drink station, and sit-down dining tables.
Chase also built in the feature that’s becoming a signature across its lounge network: QR-code ordering, allowing guests to choose from a menu of made-to-order dishes delivered straight to their table – a thoughtful perk that helps compensate for the lounge’s petite footprint.
Dishes from Momofuku
Like at other Sapphire Lounges, Chase partnered with Momofuku, the acclaimed restaurant group from chef David Chang. Restaurants like Momofuku are one of the reasons Chase’s food program consistently stands out, with dishes that are creative, flavorful, and far more interesting than the standard lounge fare.
A few of the small plates and bites on the menu include:
- Spicy cucumber salad – fresh, bright, and packed with the signature punch Momofuku fans expect
- Crispy nori potatoes – a savory, umami-forward side with a crunchy nori topping
- Momofuku’s famous pork bun – the dish that helped put the restaurant group on the map, now making an appearance inside an airport lounge
For a lounge this small, this lineup is impressive – and it’s exactly why the Momofuku partnership continues to be such a win for Chase. It brings restaurant-level creativity to the airport, something many competing lounges still don’t match.
Locally Inspired Drinks
Chase also leaned into local beverage partners, reinforcing its strategy of grounding each lounge in its home city. Travelers will find:
- Coffee from Dark Moon Coffee Roasters, based in Henderson, NV
- Beer from Las Vegas’ own Able Baker Brewery
- Spirits from Nevada Distilling and High Ground Vodka
- A curated wine list from Parcelle, Chase’s usual wine partner
And then there’s the showpiece: a first-of-its-kind champagne parlor, adding a bit of Vegas sparkle to the menu … literally.
Despite its size, the Las Vegas lounge manages to deliver the ambitious food-and-drink program Chase has become known for … even if crowding may determine how much time guests actually get to enjoy it.
A Curious Location & How to Get in
The lounge sits near Gate C23, in a concourse dominated by Spirit, Southwest, and Allegiant – airlines whose travelers are probably less likely to carry a premium credit card with lounge access.
And that might be Chase’s saving grace here.
Even with just 87 seats, this location could avoid the overwhelming lines seen at other Sapphire Lounges simply because the immediate foot traffic is less premium–heavy. That said, the airport is fully connected airside, so travelers from any airline or terminal can make the walk … and many surely will.
Once travelers find this new space, getting in is a whole other matter – Chase Sapphire lounges are among the most restrictive in the country. Here are the ways to get in:
- Chase's top-tier travel rewards credit card – the *chase sapphire reserve* – is practically a must. Sapphire Reserve cardholders get unlimited complimentary access to the Sapphire Lounges – and can also bring up to two guests free of charge.
- The Ritz-Carlton Card is the absolute best card for access, as it allows unlimited guests, but that card is no longer open for applications: You'll have to upgrade from another Chase Marriott card.
- If you have a Priority Pass membership from non-Chase cards like *amex platinum* or the *venture x*, you'll get one free visit to Chase Sapphire Lounges (including U.S. locations) each calendar year – and not each location, but one total. Afterwards, it'll cost $75 per visit with no guest access.
- Everyday travelers can pay $100 for a day pass, space permitting.
Just be warned: No matter how you enter the lounge, you can only get in three hours before your scheduled departure unless you're on a layover.
Hours run from 4 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., covering the bulk of departures from the C gates.
Even More Lounge Options
Chase entering the mix at Las Vegas – even with a smaller space – adds another premium option in an airport that arguably punches above its weight in the lounge department.
Travelers already have no shortage of lounge options, including:
- American Express Centurion® Lounge
- Capital One Lounge
- United Club Las Vegas
- Two different “The Club” lounges accessible with Priority Pass
But crowding remains the wildcard. With its tiny footprint, even moderate demand at the new Sapphire Lounge could result in waits … or full lounge closure to non-Chase cardholders during peak hours.
Chase may be betting that the budget airline location will keep traffic under control. Time will tell.
Bottom Line
Chase squeezed plenty of high-end touches – from tasty dishes to a first-ever champagne parlor – into its new Las Vegas Sapphire Lounge, despite it being the second-smallest in the network. That size raises real concerns about crowding, even with its location in a low–premium traffic concourse.
But as Chase continues its aggressive lounge expansion, this compact Sin City outpost is still a welcome addition.
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