Delta’s stunning new Seattle business-class lounge is its most unique one yet – The Points Guy

Delta One Lounge Seattle location

Delta’s two new lounges are located in a newly constructed area at the far end of Concourse A at SEA.

This multilevel structure was built adjacent to Gate A11 and came at a cost of more than $125 million. (Delta is footing the bill for the build-out related to its lounges.)

Delta One Lounge Seattle access

Delta One Lounge Seattle layout

After you enter the shared reception area for the Sky Club and Delta One Lounge, you’ll be instructed to take the elevator up to the fourth floor if you have access to the business-class-only space.

After exiting the elevator, you’ll find yourself right inside the 10,000-square-foot space.

No matter where you look, there is plenty of seating. From two- and four-top tables to counter-style seating along the perimeter, there should be plenty of room to spread out.

This is perhaps Delta’s most original lounge concept yet, as it features an open design that overlooks the Sky Club below it. The design adds a feeling of spaciousness to both the Sky Club and the Delta One Lounge, though it’ll definitely be louder and feel less intimate upstairs.

The interior of the Delta One Lounge is arranged around the perimeter of a square.

One edge of the square is dedicated to the dining room — there are plenty of tables and a beautiful lighting fixture hanging above this space.

The bar area is flanked by a glass wine cellar, as well as a few more dining tables, while the other interior side of the lounge has even more tables, along with some bench seating.

While the lounge offers 221 total seats, nearly half of them are actually located on the 270-degree wraparound terrace that’ll be open year-round.

From the terrace (and, really, from any window in the lounge itself), you’ll enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding mountains and greenery. You might even catch a glimpse of Mount Rainier on a clear day.

The terrace occupies the other two sides of the square. You’ll find a variety of seating outdoors, including delightfully comfortable solo chairs.

One side of the terrace looks east out onto the mountains in the background, while the south side has fantastic tarmac views of Delta jets below it.

Fortunately, there’s a small gap between the glass windows outside to allow for fantastic angles of the planes in the distance without any glare.

As usual, Delta did an impressive job with the design of the new space. I loved the dark green, navy and gray tones, which were accented quite nicely by some gold trims and natural wood throughout the lounge.

Even the fogged mirrors add a bit of old-school charm to the otherwise modern lounge.

Delta One Lounge Seattle dining

One of the primary ways that Delta distinguishes its business-class-only lounges from the membership-based Sky Club is with an elevated dining program.

The Delta One outpost in Seattle is no exception, thanks to both the beautiful open kitchen and the restaurant area with a la carte dining service. Delta’s focus on the details shines throughout the space, especially in the dining area, where serveware was hand-selected from local shops in Japan.

Meanwhile, the bar is not only visually appealing, but the bartenders can whip up some delicious and refreshing cocktails. (I enjoyed learning more about the outline of the Seattle mountains carved in gold along the foot of the bar as I sipped some Charles de Cazanove Champagne.)

In terms of the food, Delta is going with a locally inspired menu, consisting of specialities such as hot sticky pork ribs glazed in hoisin, salmon teriyaki with ginger rice, a selection of dumplings and house-made ramen.

The seafood on offer is all locally sourced. Some of the fish-forward options include creamy clam chowder and Dungeness crab-stuffed cannelloni.

While I had the opportunity to try any of the dishes that I wanted, I know my trainer would’ve been disappointed had I treated my short visit like an all-you-can-eat buffet.

That said, I did make an exception for some of the Seattle-inspired bites, such as the ramen and the Rainier cherry sundae with warm cherry compote — both of which were phenomenally good and satisfied my sweet tooth.

Delta One Lounge Seattle amenities

Delta Sky Club Seattle overview

In addition to the Delta One Lounge, the airline also has some news that will likely be welcomed by Seattle-based flyers: The Sky Club opening below the Delta One Lounge will give the customers a second Sky Club in the airport.

The Sky Club measures 14,000 square feet and has room for 183 flyers, and it’s also entirely visible by those flying in business class from the Delta One Lounge above.

Looking down on the Sky Club from above might make it feel like one big room, but the airline did a good job partitioning off spaces to make it feel more luxurious.

There are plenty of different seating options, ranging from individual recliners to high-top barstools to shared couches.

As usual, the airline also partnered with local artists to curate some pieces for the new Sky Club.

Regrettably, there is no outdoor terrace in the Sky Club.

Delta does a terrific job with its dining offerings across its Sky Club network, and this location continues that trend. There are three buffet islands near the entrance of the lounge, and everything I tasted was delicious. Highlights for the Seattle outpost include lemon chicken, barbecue ribs and clam chowder from Seattle’s Ivar’s seafood chain, but even the staples like the hummus-and-cheese plate felt far more elevated than those you’d find in an Admirals Club or United Club.

A stunning bar lines the south side of the Sky Club. There’s some dining room-style seating near the bar, and the bartenders are happy to whip up your favorite cocktail (some of which come at an additional cost, as is standard at the Sky Club).

Meanwhile, the nonalcoholic beverage station features a selection of coffee (from Starbucks) and teas, as well as an assortment of fountain sodas and a Vivreau water dispenser.

In terms of amenities, the Sky Club features two shower suites (one of which is Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant), as well as gender-specific restrooms.

Roussel noted that Delta ordered three Framery phone booths for the Sky Club, but they haven’t been delivered yet. That’s because Delta ordered an upgraded version of its existing phone booths, which will be an improvement to the lounge once they are installed.

Bottom line

The Delta One Lounge in Seattle is a stunning new addition for the airport and for Delta flyers based in the Pacific Northwest.

It’s also one of the most original lounges in the entire network since it’s built on top of a Sky Club with open air between the two spaces.

The layout and decor of both the Delta One Lounge and the Sky Club were undoubtedly inspired by the region, and that’s highlighted by the former’s wraparound terrace, where business-class travelers can get a breath of fresh air before being confined to a flying metal can for hours on end.

The dining experience once again raises the high bar for an airport lounge, and most Delta One flyers should thoroughly enjoy their time here before jetting off for their adventures.

That said, the Delta One Lounge network feels almost like a victim of its own success. With such a stunning flagship outpost in New York that opened last year, every new Delta One Lounge inevitably gets compared to the first one.

This space isn’t nearly as big, nor does it offer the same suite of amenities.

But it still packs a mighty punch while also leaving room for Alaska Airlines to match, or potentially even beat, what Delta has done once Alaska’s first-ever flagship international lounge opens in Seattle in 2027.

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