I'm a United lounge guy. Always have been. Never saw the point of the Amex Centurion scene…read more.. seemed like the kind of place where people sit around being impressed with themselves. My kids and I rolled into the Chase Sapphire Lounge at LaGuardia's Terminal B, and I will not lie to you... it made me a little sad. Not in a bad way. Sad because Denver doesn't have one of these, and now I know what I'm missing every single time I fly out of DIA. Here is the deal. Made-to-order cocktails. REAL ones. Not the sad pour-your-own well whiskey situation you get at most lounges. A bartender. Craft drinks. Actual effort. And the food? You sit down. A server comes to you. You ORDER. Like a restaurant. I got a sandwich that had no business being that good inside an airport terminal. The kids got NA cocktails... and they were into it. Like genuinely excited. That alone tells you something about how this place operates. Oh and there are facials up on the second level. Complimentary. We didn't plan for the time, so we skipped it, but... that's a thing that exists. In an airport. In New York. (I know.) I'm a loyal United lounge guy and that's not changing. But this Sapphire Lounge? It's the first time I've ever actively rooted for a flight delay. That is not a sentence I expected to type. Damn you, Denver. Get one of these.

My visit during 2PM on a Tuesday was a lot more busy than I expected, but there was still no wait…read more A couple of things I ate: - LGA burger: pretty good, although not as much 'funkiness' with the anchovies and such flavorings that were supposed to be in the sauce; the fries were just alright, I might skip them next time - Caesar salad: I got the dressing on the side; this one is good when you're craving fresh veggies - Off the buffet, I got brisket and succotash (veggies were good, the brisket was a little dried up), curried cauliflower (not that much flavor, would skip), and the chili sweet chicken (simple but well executed) - I forget which cocktail I got, but it was their version of an espresso martini although much more fruit-forward; I like this the most so far - I also got some of the desserts, and they were all decent

Had the chance to stop by this Capital One lounge in terminal 4 as we were flying Singapore…read moreAirlines to Frankfurt. It was either this option or the Virgin Atlantic. So after reviewing Yelp on both lounges I opted for capital one and I am very pleased with this lounge! First you can order hot small dishes from any table, there is a QR code on each table with today's choices. There is a cheese monger where you need to reserve 45 mins for a cheese tasting (we did not do, but looks amazing!). There is a buffet style with little dishes such as devil eggs, crostini, roasted squash. There is a to-go sandwich option with ess a bagel and pastrami from Schaller and Weber! and a huge bar also stocked with mocktails! We sat down at a table by the food and desserts section, they even brought out a nice baby chair for our baby! Ordered a bunch of dishes from the kitchen, Mac and cheese, shrimp salad, little burgers, mushrooms risotto and a soup! Honestly not all of the dishes were delicious, they were decent. However our experience and the service at this lounge was definitely excellent! They were so attentive to our needs and our baby's needs. We really felt taken care of. Note we did have a short wait, however it was literally not even 5 minutes to get into the lounge but definitely take this into consideration at busy times there will be a wait. But this wait is probably not as bad as the wait at the Amex centurion lounge in the same terminal. Overall we had a fabulous experience, felt really taken care of and especially with our baby. And they gave our baby his own baby pilot bib! So adorable!

So the deal is you need a venture card since the husband and I have. I am not the primary so to…read moreget in it's 45 dollars at first you might eh 45 dollars with a 3 hour before flight time visit but seriously lots a little bite choices and a full cheese bar. Think if you went to blech McDs for 20 bucks or over priced Starbucks I am liking Capital One a lot these days. From the coffee café at the mall with tasty snacks and coffees.To this fine place at terminal four in JFK. Fresh coffees Machine coffees sodas ice tea. Snacks you bag in cute little bags like chips or pretzels. Tasty hot offerings brought to you seat today I had a chicken pot pie served in a little cast iron pot as cute as it's delicious. They also had mini burgers and soup on today's menu Assortment of mini pastries and cookies You will leave stuffed AND here is one of the biggest perks of all Big clean spa like hot showers Last trip I was literally crying with happiness coming off an 8.5 hour shift at work then a 1 hour flight to get to jfk to wait 4 hours for my next flight of 12 hours The shower was heaven got on that next flight fully refreshed full and ready for a long nap. Today no shower but a wonderful relaxing experience worth the 45$

Very friendly people to check you in. I told them Platinum pays for itself. Especially since last…read moreyear I paid the lower fee but received the new benefits. Here is my experience: I was scanned in quickly and had lunch. There were two soups: broccoli cheddar and onion with beans. Chicken thighs, rice, salad fixings. Someone requested fruit and they brought out some oranges and apples but said fruit is only during breakfast. I guess he meant the cut up fruit. I especially enjoyed the seltzer and water fountain. I filled my water bottle for the flight. Nice selection of teas and some brownies and cookies for dessert. There was a shower available if you needed it. I left after around 45 min because I had to visit the other options at LGA: Chase Sapphire lounge and the Be Relax spa!

I've been coming to this lunch for the three years that I've been busy my daughter and New York and…read moreI have to say that it's so absolutely convenient if you're flying Southwest, which I do. The gates are five minutes away if you're a slow walker. They serve breakfast lunch and dinner with rotating menus today we arrive for lunch and there was a tandoori style chicken that was sweet and cooked perfectly basmati rice Chinese broccoli Bucatini with pesto carrot Ginger soup, Italian wedding soup Farro, and of course, the salad bar. For desserts, there were tarts and cookies. There is a full bar and self serve Italian soda, fountain, lemonade, cappuccino. Pro Tip; As with most lounges, these days they do fill up and there could be a wait, so if you have your American Express Business, you're able to make a reservation on your AMEX App as long as you can show up within 15 minutes of that reservation and that will allow you to walk right in.

Reviewing the United club, this is not the Polaris Lounge which is only for Polaris seated ticket…read moreholders, this is the normal one in Terminal C, next to Gate 123. Came back again to this lounge, and still left nothing to be desired from me. The food on this sad Saturday evening was a chicken dish, root veggies and either rice or pasta. On top of it all, when I walked to initially sit at a booth table top, it was still dirty and there was no one around to clean it up! While this club "looks nice" I am disappointed by the cleanliness and the food options, leaving nothing to be desired.

Latest transit through EWR went well with a stop in the United Club. It was quite busy but still…read moreso much more inviting than the Clubs in SFO. Hopefully the renovations in SFO will also result in a new and improved Club. Food was mostly good this time for a quick fill up of the stomach between flights. Pesto broccoli chicken, rigatoni pasta, and roasted vegetables were the hot food options and tasted like the menu description. Faro salad with Brussel sprouts, squash and cranberries was nice and light. However the chicken banh mi was very disappointing with its dense bread and bland flavors. For the most part visitors were respectful except for one lady on her speakerphone talking the whole time about her apartment hunting in NYC.

Pros: + Convenient for flights coming/going from Terminal C…read more+ Quick entrances + Plenty of delicious food! I loved the eggs frittata + Free beer/wine + You're able to get access with American Express Platinum Cons: - Extra charge for premium drinks IG: QueenOfAdventureNYC

This review is for the brand new Sky Club lounge at gate A8. This opened on July 25th 2023. It's a…read moregreat addition because the lounge in gate area B, although huge is often extremely busy. It often has a line to get in. This new lounge is much smaller but very nicely designed. There are different kinds of seating and it was relatively empty when I went- I believe not everyone knows about the lounge yet. The food was the same basic food as the larger lounge in B but it does not have all the extras, such as a live pasta station or a Nathan's hotdog stand. So if you're needing more peace and quiet, this is the place to be. It has a beautiful central bar and plenty of complimentary drink choices. They even have Starbucks on tap here! I'm really pleased to have this new lounge which is far more peaceful and relaxed.

Not all lounges are made equal, and the Sapphire lounge at JFK sits in the same class as Centurion…read moreand Capital One's new lounge. You can debate the nuances of each-- Centurion's food is better, Capital One's is larger and has a cheese monger, Ess a Bagel, and better cocktails. But compared to the sort of lounges that don't have their own bathrooms and offer nothing more than some bananas and cereal, you really could do worse. The Sapphire lounge in LGA is larger and prettier, but they pretty much offer the same amenities. The bathrooms have been clean every time I've visited, save for one time. The menu isn't vast but there's a little buffet station with fresh fruit and hot food, as well as a made to order menu with full sized portions. Sometimes the food has been quick, and other times it has taken a while, so you really should give yourself some buffer time if you're trying to get something from the made to order menu. The food is fine. I've visited enough times to say that the folks who work here have been so warm and nice each time, checking in and asking guests how they're doing. Garbage is cleaned up immediately, so it's a pretty well oiled machine in there. You can bring up to 2 guests and any additional guests cost just $27 more, which I'd say it's worth it, particularly if you have a long layover and will have a couple of drinks.

Under the level of the Chase lounge in LGA, but in the same tier, I'd say. The buffet food is…read morecurated and good (the chicken thighs in the mushroom sauce was my favorite). I'm not a big fan of the cocktails, but perhaps I haven't found the one that I like yet (I had a whiskey drink that I can't pronounce that was just alright). There was a waitlist when I went, but they were handing out free snacks when you went to register.

Decent lounge with both an upstairs and downstairs setup. I went straight to the speakeasy--IYKYK…read more There's something about a morning cocktail before a flight that just works. They keep it simple with three options, so I tried all of them. The yuzu mimosa was easily my favorite.

I didn't have to wait and there were plenty of seatings. Maybe the increase in annual fee and the…read morefact you can't bring guests in for free have helped solve capacity issue in the past years. Unlike chase sapphire next door, there was always a mob waiting. Food quality has declined tho. One protein, one carb, a couple salads, and a soup. Generic cookies for desserts. Only whole orange as fresh fruit. I did appreciate that they had a fresh ice cream station during lunch time. The coconut ice cream was really yummy! Although they had plenty of seatings, the chairs weren't comfortable. The tables were tiny.

Not a bad lounge, I came here shortly before they closed was able to relax a bit and manage some…read moresnacks. It's smaller than expected but still a good private escape away from the general crowd. Service was good, staff were working hard to keep the place clean considering it was packed full of people. There was a small amount of food options and most of it was eaten, this was 1 hour prior to closing. I hope to come back during a time I can get the full experience.

This lounge is at JFK Terminal 1 by gate 8. It's quite small actually. We were asked to join the…read morewaitlist online because the place was at capacity. It was nice inside. They kept it pretty clean even with the high volume of travelers. Only 3-4 bathrooms (shared) and 1 shower room. The food was not bad. Chicken was really flavorful. There were also salad, fruit, coffee & tea. Overall a great lounge. I would recommend it.

Our gate was out of Terminal 4, we headed to Primeclass Lounge with our boarding passes. It is…read morelocated next to gate A2, and open 24 hours, which is helpful when your flight is super early or super late. We arrive a little after 7AM, and the lounge was not too busy with small number of travelers. It was spacious with a good amount of seatings. Nothing fancy, but basic lounge that allows you to hang out and relax until your flight is ready to board. They had some food and drink options, and since it was the morning time, they mostly had breakfast type food. I was surprised to see some cup noodles there. I somehow enjoy having a cup noodle at an airport lounge. They had typical drink offerings like coffee, soda, juice, etc. Again, nothing fancy but basic items that I expected to see at an airport lounge. They did have some hot and cold food though, such as turkey bacon, eggs, crudité, yogurt, etc. I thought they had a nice option of different type of food. Something for everyone. They have alcoholic beverage, such as bee and wine. The Primelounge has the flight information on the screens on the wall, so you can keep your eye on your flight status. It is also disabled access, so a traveler on a wheelchair and such can access the ground easily.

Mildly odd pay per use lounge in JFK terminal 4. The food is good and plentiful, but service and…read moreambience could use improvement. Entry is either with a priority boarding pass or a flat fee of $55. JFK services always seem to be a little tatty, even in the new terminals. Even a newish terminal like #4 has a slightly run down, in need of a good cleaning feel. This lounge is nicer than the rest of the terminal but feels a little stripped down, with a few stray napkins on the floor etc Service was also somewhat brusque and unfriendly. Smiles are free. It's odd for a lounge not have a restroom inside the lounge. Food was excellent. Both cold and hot items were uniformly well prepared and tasty. Food is unlimited so go here instead of overpriced food options in the main terminal if waiting in JFK during a mealtime.

Dropped by for an early dinner before my flight to Rome…read more Service was tip top as usual, they really get hospitality right here, hence the extra star. As soon as I sat down at a table staff came over and asked if I'd like any drinks to start. When I mentioned cucumber seltzer they brought it out with a glass of ice right away. Their venison burger was tasty and filling with fresh tomato, lettuce, cheese, pickles and a brioche bun. The fries that came with it were the chunky kind and more wedge-like, not very crispy, though I was hungry and polished off about half of them with ketchup. Duck tostada was a nice (several) bite(s), a little muddled in flavor though ingredients were fresh and I enjoyed the crispy tortilla crunch. Of course I had to get a dark chocolate pistachio cookie to go too! To correct some misinformation from recent reviews want to mention that this lounge has limited hours for Priority Pass from 5:00am-13:30pm, however full hours are until 23:30pm for balance travelers. Most of my stops here are usually in the afternoon/early evening on weekdays, I haven't seen it very packed, with exception of maybe once or twice. Also haven't tried their breakfast menu so can't comment on that. Will say that after coming here a few years starting to notice some wear on the furniture, perhaps some could use a bit of re-upholstery. Chase and Delta lounges have newer furniture though I'd prefer not to wait in line for entry.

With the Priority Pass, you've got a number of lounges to explore at JFK Terminal 4, so I'll save…read moreyou the trouble to skip this one. First of all, they close at 1:30pm daily, so very limited hours. Next, they charge extra for majority of their food and drinks. Basically, it's just a space to hang out. At least the space is open and clean, but probably because no one comes here. Since we were already here, we decided to have a snack before going to another lounge. We ordered some Pita & Hummus and Pasta Salad. The pita was stale while the salad was so bland. We couldn't even finish our food a just left. They gotta close this lounge down or revamp it because it's a disappointment compared to everything else.