United Club
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United Club – Seattle-Tacoma (SEA)
The United Club at Seattle-Tacoma airport opened in 2013 as part of the airline’s move from Satellite N to Concourse A. It is located across gate A9, on the mezzanine level.
United Club SEA design
The United Club at Seattle-Tacoma airport features United’s latest lounge design premiered in Chicago, with white marble, Jacobsen egg chairs, designer light fixtures, private workspaces, and power and USB outlets at every seat.
The space is fresh, modern, and ultra functional, to the point of being a bit bland, with dominant white tones and few colors, except in the bar area.
United Club – Seattle-Tacoma (SEA)
The lounge is divided into a large seating area and a mixed dining/bar area. Passengers have their choice of over-sized seats with individual lamps, shared work tables, dining tables, and booths.
The United Club boasts vistas of Mount Rainier (on sunny days) and the Cascades mountain range, though the construction of a new international facilities is bound to block most windows early 2019. The—far less desirable—views on the lower concourse from the bar and dining area will be preserved.
Given United’s drastic service cuts to the Pacific Northwest and the location of the lounge in Concourse A, away from Star Alliance partner airlines which operate out of Satellite S, the United Club is typically exquisitely quiet.
United Club SEA amenities
The United Club at Seattle airport offers a set of essential amenities.
United Club – Seattle-Tacoma (SEA)
The food and beverage selection is typical of United’s domestic offering at non-hub airports. It consists of a hearty breakfast with yogurt, oatmeal, and pastries followed by snacks, soups and salads throughout the day. Complimentary drinks include soft drinks, tea and espresso, and house wine and liquor. Premium drinks are available for purchase. Note that there are two serving areas: beverages and light snacks are located in the hallway, while a more substantial selection is available in the bar area, by the window.
Two private workspaces, which double as phone rooms and ad-hoc meeting spaces are located next to the lobby, and offer a quiet and private environment. A fax/printer/copier is also located to the left of the reception desk.
The bathrooms are immaculate but on the small side, with only a single stall on the gentlemen’s side. A unisex/family bathroom is also available.
Other amenities include a selection of newspapers and magazines, as well as access to online publications.
United Club – Seattle-Tacoma (SEA)
United Club SEA bottom line
The United Club at Seattle-Tacoma airport is a no-frills but comfortable lounge, which is well equipped for business travelers. It is typically quiet, making it an enjoyable place to rest or work.
Global Services members benefits from a dedicated space separate from the United Club staffed with a customer service representative.
The pluses- The bright and airy design with power and USB outlets at every seat.
- The occasional views on Mount Rainer, when the weather cooperates.
- The helpful and friendly staff.
The minuses- The small bathrooms.
- Having to order most soft drinks from the bartender.
Food & BeveragesAirlinesYou 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.
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Aer Lingus (EI) Access rulesUnited Club at Seattle, WA - Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) 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. NA Plus and WW memberships only.
BlogsFoursquareYelpBelly G.2019-08-19 14:26:19I have a United credit card and so every year I get two passes for United Club. Although I prefer the Centurion Lounge, the United Club is open later than...Paul F.2019-03-29 21:29:11So I sat here deciding how I should rate, ultimately what gave this 2 stars was the excellent staff, which is in some cases what matters most. The lounge...Susan M.2019-03-29 16:59:19The perks of Club membership! A wonderful, very attractive place to relax during a layover. Very comfortable lounge chairs, and tables with chairs where you...James K.2018-01-15 11:56:19Don't get me wrong, there are many international lounges that we've been to that are so great, but I've been visiting the United Club Lounge next to gate A9...Greg T.2017-07-12 14:50:47Nice size club with plenty of room to relax prior to or after your flight. Food options are similar to the other clubs so there is a mix of hot and cold...Gustavo M.2017-02-27 11:53:13I was routed here while waiting for an Asiana flight. This being my first time here, I'm surprised by how empty the place is, compared to the other 3...CommentsLeave a review
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Breakfast buffet is a stretch. There is oatmeal and loads of carbs available, plus some fresh fruit. I left to get some actual breakfast (eggs! protein of any kind!) from a nearby restaurant and the woman at the front desk told me I couldn’t bring any food back into the club. Whatevs, lady. I’m going to be here for 4 hours and I’m not eating bagels for breakfast. There are two phone booths in this club which were designed by – somebody who apparently has never sat at a desk and talked on the phone. The desk was somewhere between desk and bar height, but the chair was a standard height office chair. The worst of all though was THE SOUND! I could hear the guy next to me loud and clear as well as every conversation of every person coming in and out of the club. Yes, there were walls and a (glass) door. No, they might as well not have been there. This place is just poorly designed, and naturally every club I’ve been to outside the U.S. is much better in terms of food.
The lounge features a nice and modern interior and offers a good amount of seating with only few guests present when I was there. Sunday morning though…
The breakfast selection is very modest. Beverages can only be had at the bar. For premium drinks you have to pay even when holding an international First Class Ticket. This is not good.
Free WIFI and some newspapers. Nice and clean restrooms.
The interior seemed nice and bright. I received a good welcome from the front desk.
They could not even offer bottles of water. I wanted one to take on the plane and they said that they didn’t offer any. The only options on food were some small bagels, yogurt and bananas. Very disappointing and limited food choice.
A brand new lounge showcasing United’s latest design. A rather reasonable facility for Seattle, however amenities are basic as in all United Clubs.