New Capital One Lounge at IAD
A new Capital One lounge will open its doors tomorrow. The new location at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is scheduled to open on Thursday, September 7.
The new lounge is on the smaller side at 8,500 square-feet. The IAD Capital One Lounge is located just beyond the airport’s TSA PreCheck, between the East and West Security Checkpoints.
The historic Washington Dulles International Airport terminal served as inspiration for the mid-century modern design and furnishing. As with all Capital One Lounges, the new Capital One Lounge at IAD features unique, locally-inspired and premium amenities. It will accommodate all types of travelers, from those looking for a quick drink or bite to those who are looking for a place to relax and recharge for longer periods of time.
Venture X cardholders enjoy unlimited complimentary access to Capital One Lounges, plus complimentary entry for two guests per visit, and Venture and Spark Miles customers enjoy special access.
IAD Capital One Lounge Details
Designed with the IAD traveler in mind, Capital One offers not only grab-and-go food options, but also a full-service coffee and pastry bar with to-go options available, knowing many guests rush through the airport.
For those travelers enjoying the Lounge for a longer period of time, there are ample workspaces and a top-notch, full-service food and beverage experience featuring curated craft beer and cocktails, as well as health-conscious menu options served as small
plates to ensure travelers can refuel before their flights.
Some of the highlights of the new lounge include:
- An authentically local food + beverage program. The in-lounge offerings provide travelers with delicious, health-conscious menu options that are locally sourced and served plated as small bites, allowing travelers to customize their selections. For travelers stopping by for a quick visit, the grab-and-go food section features healthy selections like jarred salads, granola bowls, and fresh juices – all packaged sustainably. Visitors enjoying the Lounge for a longer stay can enjoy a custom brew from Lost Rhino Brewing Co, an Ashburn-based company; local favorite Bresca’s fan-favorite Bee’s Knees cocktail via partnership with Will Patton, beverage director at Jônt and Bresca; and craft chocolate from River-Sea Chocolates, a Chantilly-based chocolatier.
- A full-service coffee bar, unique to the Capital One Lounge at IAD, serving La Colombe cold brew on tap and drip coffee from Blanchard’s Coffee Roasting Company, a Virginia-based coffee roaster with a commitment to sustainability.
- A Lounge design inspired by the historical terminal at IAD, which is heavily influenced by mid-century revolutionaries Eero Saarinen, the airport’s architect, and Harry Bertoia, a renowned artist. The new Lounge showcases historic architectural images of the airport’s original control tower and terminal and also features beautiful teak wood architectural elements and mid-century modern furniture.
- Celebration of the region’s contemporary artists, including Josh Young, Kristen Gaudio Ensley, Michael Crosset,Judy Southerland, and more. Additionally, Central Virginia Studio, Acorn Pottery & Farm, will create custom mugs and pottery for use throughout the beverage program.
More Amenities
Additional amenities at the Capital One Lounge at IAD include a parent’s room featuring comfortable seating for caregivers who are feeding or nursing their children, as well as a changing table stocked with wipes, disposable diapers, and a bottle warmer. There are also kid-sized tables and chairs for families
There’s a filtered water system so travelers can refill their reusable water bottles, a secure lockers with plenty of room for carry-on luggage and personal items, and a flight status display to keep travelers on schedule
For those looking to get some work done, there are two semi-private, open-air rooms featuring ample quiet working space, and individual power outlets at every seat, along with complimentary high-speed WiFi.
The lounge has four private, fully-stocked restrooms.
How to Access Capital One Lounges
Venture X, Venture X Business, Venture, and Spark Miles customers enjoy special access to Capital One Lounges:
- Venture X and their authorized users or account managers enjoy unlimited complimentary access to Capital One Lounges, plus complimentary entry for two guests per visit — and special pricing of $45 per visit for additional guests.
- Venture X Business primary cardholders enjoy unlimited complimentary access to Capital One Lounges, plus complimentary entry for two guests per visit — and special pricing of $45 per visit for additional guests.
- Venture and Spark Miles cardholders receive two complimentary visits to Capital One Lounges or Plaza Premium Lounges annually. These complimentary visits may be used for themselves, their authorized users or account managers, or guests who are traveling with them. Additional visits can be purchased for a discounted rate of $45.
- All others — both cardholders and non-cardholders — can enter the Lounge for $65 per visit.
- Kids under two, accompanied by eligible cardholders, are welcome for free.
- The Capital One Lounge welcomes visitors who have a boarding pass for a departing or connecting same-day flight, up to 3 hours before their departure time.
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