Lounge Review: Chase Sapphire Lounge - Las Vegas (LAS)
On a recent trip to San Diego, I had a layover in Las Vegas (LAS) and had a chance to visit some lounges. The first lounge I visited was the newly opened Chase Sapphire Lounge, which opened on December 3, 2025. Although this lounge is the second smallest of the Chase lounges (the smallest is PHX), spanning just 4,590 square feet (426 m²), I was very impressed with the overall experience.
Location and Access
The Chase Sapphire Lounge (LAS) is located in Concourse C, near Gate 23, just across from a food court. When I arrived at the lounge, there was no line, but they were on a wait. They asked me if I had the Sapphire Reserve credit card and if I was “ok with sitting at the bar” (more on that below), which I said yes to both. They then added me to the waitlist, and I received a text message confirmation. One notable thing is that they were not allowing Priority Pass members at the time; only Sapphire Reserve and Ritz-Carlton were being allowed entrance.
While I waited, I decided to stay close but walk around the terminal for a bit, and after 20 minutes, I received a text message saying they were ready for me. Once I arrived back at the lounge, the check-in process was very quick, and after scanning my boarding pass and card, I was asked to go down the stairs (or take the elevator), and someone would be waiting to seat me. I walked down the stairs, and there was a person waiting to seat me at the bar. Having a person waiting to greet me did add to the overall experience of the lounge. When I arrived in the lounge around 12:30pm on a Tuesday, it was about 85% full; there were still places to sit, but it was slightly crowded.
The bar question? I had never been asked if I was “ok sitting at the bar” at a lounge, so the question caught me off guard. The bar was very nice, but a little cramped between two people. Later during my visit, I asked a lounge employee if I could switch to a table, and they were very accommodating and re-seated me in the dining area. But I did have an uncomfortable feeling like I was locked into my seat at the bar. Unless you prefer the bar, I recommend you ask for a seat in one of the two dining areas or the main seating area.
Lounge Amenities
The lounge is mostly situated downstairs, except for the check-in desk, flight information screens, and the champagne parlor. I did not partake in the champagne parlor, but I did have a look inside, and it was very nice and had seating for about 6 people. There is a beautiful marble staircase going down to the lounge with art hanging along the wall. I will say one of the things I noticed around the lounge was the abundance of art, including some great Vegas-themed art. There are no TVs in the lounge; this seems to be a trend in newer lounges. I never watch TV in a lounge, so from my perspective, I don't miss them.
Since the lounge is actually located below the terminal, there were no outside or ramp views. Throughout the lounge and at all of the seating areas I was at there were power plugs, with also had USB. There are no special amenities, rooms, or services offered by the lounge, but overall it's still a fantastic place to relax between flights.
Service: I want to take a moment to call out the amazing service in the lounge. From check-in until leaving, the service was astounding. So much so I wrote down the name of an employee that went above and beyond, and her name was “Toya.” Even the bartenders were great, offering water while I decided on what to order. Also, the lounge was spotless, and the food was constantly replenished.
Seating and Work Areas
Once downstairs, there are 6 seating areas. The bar, a small work area near the bar, the main seating room (with a vapor fireplace), two dining areas with tables, and a small sofa area near the staircase.
There also is a small area that I labeled the work area, located next to the bar, has high built-in tables with bar stools, which are great for working on a laptop. Unfortunately, there are no phone rooms or business center for business travelers to use. While I was at the lounge, I sat at both the bar and the main dining area.
Food and Beverage
The food and beverage options are where this lounge really shines. There is a full-service bar with cocktails, local draft beer, local spirits, and non-alcoholic options. I chose a locally inspired cocktail called Lucky 1700. They offer a full drink menu to help you decide, but as my bartender said, I could select anything from the bar, and he can make just about anything. My Lucky 1700 was based on a classic gimlet; the 1700 comes from the year that blackjack was invented in France. They also have local coffee provided by Dark Moon Roasters, but the espresso machine was not working. As seen in other Chase Sapphire Lounges they have a beverage section, with filtered water, cold brew, and Spa Water (orange rosemary).
I tried a handful of food items from the buffet, but did not order from the QR menu. My favorite item, hands down, was the Sweet Potato Southwest Chili (containing roasted sweet potatoes, pinto beans, cheddar jack cheese, lime, tomatillos, and cilantro). I also had the vegan Sapphire Noodles, Elote Street Corn, and Sweet Chili Cauliflower. All the food was amazing, likely the best lounge food I have had in over a year. As a mostly vegetarian eater, I was in heaven. For those who seek non-vegetarian, they also had homemade burgers from the QR menu and Beef Barbacoa on brioche.
Restrooms and Showers
There are three restrooms: one for men, one for women, and one all gender (see photo below). The men's restroom was pretty small, but the all gender restroom was very roomy and well stocked. It also had a baby changing table. The lounge does not offer a shower. Both of the restrooms were very clean.
Internet and Noise
While I was in the lounge, the noise level was classified as a quiet office at 60 dB. I also tested the Wi-Fi, and the speed was great. I connected (to the encrypted network) without any issues and ran two speed tests, and the average was 589 Mbps (down) and 502 Mbps (up) around 12:45 pm. Sidenote: to use the QR code ordering system, you have to connect to the Wi-Fi network before you can access the portal.
Overall Rating: 3.95*
Pros: amazing service, great bar and food, order at the table via QR service.
Cons: no windows or outside view, no fast charging on USB-C, broken espresso machine, no activities or quiet room.
- Amenities: 3.8
- Food: 4.5
- Beverages: 4.4
- Seating & Tables: 3.2
- Service: 4.8
- Wow-Factor: 3
* scored using Nerd Score 1.0
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Closing Thoughts
Overall, this was a great experience. The food and service won the show, and I definitely want to come back if in Vegas. I will say the lack of outside views is the main drawback for me as an AVGEEK. I also think this location should consider adding the reservation system they rolled out in PHX to help with customer satisfaction. Vegas is a great airport for lounge access since it has six lounges, with three of those being credit card lounges.