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- Complimentary snacks
- Complimentary soups
- Complimentary finger food
- Complimentary soft drinks
- Complimentary house wine and beer
- Complimentary liquor
- Premium drinks for sale
- Accessible
- Air conditioning
- Flight information monitors
- Newspapers and magazines
- TV
Dulles airport is all about low expectations — the “temporary” concourses C and D that make up United’s hub facilities are 20 years old, and plans for a new terminal still haven’t materialized. The three United Clubs are all sub par. With this in mind, the United Club by gate C17 is probably above average when compared to the clubs by gates D8 and C7, and that doesn’t say much.
United Club IAD design
While the entrance of the club is located at the concourse level, the lounge itself is a located a level below, on the ground level. The cavernous space therefore suffers from a substantial lack of daylight: the only small window is located in – would you believe it – the TV room. Patrons who prefer daylight may wish to sit in the small seating area next to the reception desk upstairs, as long as they don’t mind the noise and traffic.
The strength of the United Club by gate C17 simply lies in its size — while it does get busy, it feels significantly more spacious and less crowded that the other two United Clubs.
The design is somewhere between sad and unremarkable: the club is still substantially the same as it used to be twenty years ago, though the carpet and furniture have been replaced, and power outlets and side tables are now available at every seat.
United Club IAD amenities
The food and beverage selection is in line with other United Clubs. Patrons will find a cold breakfast buffet in the morning, followed by an assortment of soups, salads, and snacks throughout the day. The selection is relatively varied and tasty, though it is no substitute for a meal. On the beverage front, soft drinks are complimentary and available from self-serve coolers, house wines and well drinks are free at the bar, while premium drinks come at a cost.
The club features over a dozen of individual work cubicles, which while sad looking, offer a comfortable degree of privacy and come with an individual lamp and power outlets.
The bathrooms are severely under dimensioned and look often pitiful.
Other amenities include a selection of newspapers and magazines.
United Club IAD bottom line
Overall, the United Club at Washington Dulles airport by gate C17 is a pretty sad lounge which you’d ideally avoid, though it delivers on the basics including power outlets, Wi-Fi, snacks, and complimentary drinks including self-serve soda. Despite its tired design, the United Club by gate C17 is more spacious and pleasant than the two other clubs by gates D8 and C7.
- The refurbished space and furniture
- The power outlets throughout
- The self-service soda and soft drinks
- The lack of natural light
- The design and décor
- The crowds
- The tiny bathroom
All food items are complimentary. Soft drinks, house wines and well drinks are complimentary, while premium drinks are available for purchase. All selections and pricing are subject to change.
Breakfast (until approximately 10am)
- Banana nut breakfast bread, mini corn muffin, selection of bagels, sliced whole wheat bread, rye bread and white bread, served with butter, cream cheese and preserves.
- Fresh cut honeydew and cantaloupe.
- Rotating: fresh blackberries, fresh cut pineapple, orange segments, minted grapefruit segments.
- Whole apples and bananas.
- Greek vanilla yoghurt.
- Granola.
- Selection of cereals: Raisin Bran, Cheerios, Special K and Corn Flakes; whole milk, semi-skimmed milk.
- Orange juice, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice.
- Assorted teas with steeping ingredients: honey, lemon, fresh mint, sliced ginger
- Citrus infused water (lemon, orange, lime)
- Rotating infused waters: Cucumber mint; Mango and ginger; Strawberry basil; Watermelon; Apple and mint; Cranberry lime.
Lunch menu
- Rotating soup 1: Chicken corn chowder with sweet peppers, mushroom onion bisque; Cheddar cheese and beer; Chicken noodle; Beef pot roast; Butternut squash; Beef barley.
- Rotating soup 2: Mushroom onion bisque; Roasted vegetable; Southwestern vegetarian chili; Broccoli and cheddar; Italian wedding; Roasted tomato and red pepper.
- Fresh chopped herbs, chopped green onions, croutons, baked tortilla strips, whole wheat crackers, whole wheat roll, and seeded parker house roll.
- Salads: Spring, romaine, kale mixed green; Chopped tomatoes; Sliced red onions; Sliced cucumbers; Shredded carrots, served with LF ranch, honey mustard, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Rotating signature composed salads: Tuscan bean; Honey bean barley; Wheat berry crunch; Cranberry quinoa and pumpkin; Tri‐color chickpea; Pad Thai.
- Rotating desserts: Lemon bars, Toffee brownie bites; Oreo brownie bites; Blondie bites; Melt-a-way bar; Carrot cake bars.
- Double chocolate chip cookies.
- Whole apples and bananas.
Afternoon menu
- Cheeses: Swiss, Cheddar.
- Rotating artisanal feature item: Wheel of parmesan; Chandoka; Smoked gouda; Fontina; Brie; Ementhaler.
- Crudites: carrot sticks, celery sticks, cucumber slices, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing.
- Mediterranean board: prosciutto, chorizo, salami, mortadella, served with capers, gherkins, whole grain Pomery mustard, sliced baguettes.
- Mediterranean board rotating options: Sopressata, Capicola; Bresaola; Pate or terrine.
- Snack mix: 4 hour power trail mix (cashews, pumpkin seeds, golden raisons, dried blueberries.)
- Hydration station: citrus infused water (lemon, orange, lime.)
- Rotating infused waters: Cucumber mint; Mango and ginger; Strawberry basil; Watermelon; Apple and mint; Cranberry lime.
Complimentary drinks
- Water, soft drinks and juices.
- Red Bull and Red Bull sugar free.
- Coffee, espresso, latte, cappuccino, tea, hot chocolate.
- House red and white wines.
- Prosecco: Mionetto.
- Vodka: Smirnoff.
- Red Gin: Beefeater.
- Rum: Cruzan.
- Whiskey: Evan Williams, Black Label.
- Scotch: Cutty Sark.
- Beer: Miller Lite, Bud Lite, Budweiser.
Premium cocktails
- That Toddlin’ Town: Chicago distilled Koval Four Grain Whiskey, Rare Tea Cellar Sicilian Blood Orange Tea, Balsam American Amaro, Strawberry, Citrus and Mint: $10
- The Hanky Panky: A modern twist on the classic 1903 cocktail first introduced at London’s Savoy Hotel American Bar Hendrick’s Gin, Blood Orange, Sweet Vermouth, Fernet Branca, and Rosemary: $10
- Basil Raspberry Margarita: Delightfully refreshing with a hint of the unexpected Patron Reposado, Lemon, Lime, Cointreau, Pure Agave, Raspberry Puree, fresh Basil & Salt Schmear on the side: $10
- Mule Cocktails: A delicious combination of house-made ginger beer, juicy lime and any spirt of your choice topped with aromatic bitters: $10
- Texas Mule: Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Angostura Bitters: $3
- Spicy & Stormy: Captain Morgan Rum and Dale DeGroff Aromatic Bitters: $3
- Orange Ginger: Veuve Cliquot Champagne and Regan’s Orange Bitters: $3
- London Buck: Bombay Sapphire Gin and Regan’s Orange Bitters: $3
- Presbyterian: The Duke Whiskey and Angostura Bitters: $3
- Moscow Mule: Grey Goose and Angostura Bitters Grand Marnier Float: $3
Premium beers and wines
- Local craft: $3
- Blue Moon: $5
- Corona Extra: $5
- Goose Island 312: $5
- Heineken: $5
- Lagunitas IPA: $5
- Revolution Anti-Hero IPA: $5
- Sam Adams: $5
- Stella Artois: $5
- Esperto Pinot Grigio: $9
- Love Block Sauvignon Blanc: $12
- Moonlite White Blend: $9
- Rombauer Chardonnay: $15
- Fleur de Prairie Rose: $8
- Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut: $15 By the Glass
- Piper-Heidsieck Rose: $30 Half Bottle
- Layer Cake Pinot Noir: $9
- Decoy by Duckhorn Merlot: $9
- Motto Gun Ho Red Blend: $9
- Bonterra Zinfandel: $9
- Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon: $15
- Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon: $15
Premium spirits
- Deep Eddy: $7
- Ketel One: $9
- Grey Goose: $12
- Bombay Sapphire: $9
- Hendrinck’s: $12
- Patron Silver: $9
- Patron Reposado: $12
- Bacardi: $7
- Captain Morgan: $7
- Jim Beam White Label: $7
- Buffalo Trace: $9
- Bulleit Rye $9
- Jameson: $9
- Crown Royal: $12
- Maker’s Mark: $12
- Glenfiddich 12 year: $12
- Courvoisier VS: $12
- Macallan 12 yr: $15
- Glenlivet Founde’s Reserve: $12
- Balvenie DoubleWood: $15
- Baileys: $7
- Campari: $7
- Cointreau: $7
You may have access to United Club as a premium customer of one of the following airlines, or as an elite member of their frequent flyer program. Check the Access rules tab for more details.
Star Alliance
Access for eligible customers traveling on any Star Alliance member airline.
ANA (NH) | Aegean (A3) | Air Canada (AC) | |||
Air China (CA) | Air India (AI) | Air New Zealand (NZ) | |||
Asiana (OZ) | Austrian (OS) | Avianca (AV) | |||
Brussels Airlines (SN) | Copa Airlines (CM) | Croatia Airlines (OU) | |||
EGYPTAIR (MS) | EVA Air (BR) | Ethiopian Airlines (ET) | |||
LOT Polish Airlines (LO) | Lufthansa (LH) | SAS (SK) | |||
SWISS (LX) | Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) | Singapore Airlines (SQ) | |||
South African Airways (SA) | TAP Air Portugal (TP) | Thai Airways (TG) | |||
Turkish Airlines (TK) | United (UA) |
Other airlines
Aer Lingus (EI) |
United Club at Washington, DC - Dulles International (IAD) welcomes:
- United Club members departing on a same-day flight operated by United or a Star Alliance member airline, or arriving on a United flight (+2 guests, or the member’s spouse and children under the age of 21.)
- United Polaris business class passengers departing or connecting (no guests)
- United Business passengers departing on a United transcontinental Premium Service flight at the origin and destination of their premium transcontinental flight (no guests)
- United Business passengers departing on an United international flight (to/from Mexico, Guam, Caribbean, Central America, Columbia and Ecuador) at departure, connecting and arrival airports (no guests)
- Business Class passengers departing on an intercontinental flight operated by a Star Alliance carrier (no guests)
- First Class passengers departing on an intercontinental flight operated by a Star Alliance carrier (+1 guest)
- United Premier Gold, Premium Platinum, Premier 1K, and Global Services members departing on an intercontinental flight operated by a Star Alliance carrier in any class of service (+1 guest)
- Star Alliance Gold Members (except United Premier members and above) departing on a domestic or international flight operated by a Star Alliance carrier in any class of service (+1 guest)
- United Club one-time pass holders (paper or electronic passes) (no guests)
- Active U.S. military personnel departing on a same day United flight (+family members)
- Amtrak Guest Rewards Select Plus and Select Executive members departing on a same day United flight (+1 guest and children under the age of 21.)
- Air Canada Maple Leaf Club members departing on a flight operated by a Star Alliance carrier (no guests for Air Canada Maple Leaf Club North America members, +1 guest for Air Canada Maple Leaf Club Worldwide members)
Notes:
- Passengers in domestic First class do not receive United Club access. United Business passengers flying on a Premium Service flight between San Francisco/Boston, San Francisco/Newark, or Los Angeles/Newark receive access at the origin and destination of their premium transcontinental flight.
- A government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license, passport or military ID) may be required.
Cards accepted
When flying Star Alliance. North America Plus and Worldwide memberships only
2.5 / 5, based on 51 reviews
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Overall ratings
The worst lounge I have ever been in for food and drinks. By far. Otherwise comfortable
Visited early morning on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Not crowded at all – maybe only 20 people total, so there was ample seating. I had a whole section all to myself.
Check-In with the United One-Time pass was easy on my phone – also had to scan my United boarding pass. Just two taps on the smartphone reader then done. Friendly at the desk.
Lounge feels very spacious, with comfortable modern furniture. Can’t speak to any views of the tarmac since all the shades were closed and it was dark out. Ample outlet availability- at least one AC outlet plus 2 USB ports for each seat. (Bring those “USB Condoms” before charging anything on a public outlet though!)
Lovely fresh Illy coffee. Breakfast was minimal but tasty – yogurt, breads and pastries, fruits. Only hot option was toast. Can’t speak to the bar but will definitely be back – Dulles is a United hub and this is a perfectly comfortable and quiet lounge. Not a showstopper as lounges go, but a solid option that does the job well of offering a retreat from the noisy terminal!
Wonderful breakfast buffets with healthy options, illy espresso machines–power outlets everywhere, quiet books to read and work. So thankful to be able to stop here when I got stuck at Dulles!
Only front desk, some seating and a business center is located on the level that you enter – the main lounge is downstairs and offers plenty of seating and a nice, modern interior.
Modest selection of food. Beverages can be have at the bar, for alcoholic drinks you have to pay.
Free WIFI, newspapers and some magazines. Business centre.
Nothing to write home about.