Capital One Lounge at Denver International Airport: 1st look

02.11.2023 - 22:55 / thepointsguy.com

There's more great news for select Capital One cardholders, as the credit card issuer opens its third lounge on Friday.

Located in Concourse A at Denver International Airport (DEN), this move reflects the competition among credit card issuers, such as American Express, Chase and now Capital One, who are vying for top customers by offering premium lounges at major airports.

By opening a new lounge in Denver, Capital One aims to cater to travelers seeking a comfortable space during their journey, bridging a gap in the lounge offerings at the Mountain West hub.

Although the lounge's official opening is scheduled for Friday, TPG had the opportunity to preview the facility on Thursday afternoon. Here's a peek inside.

Holders of the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and Capital One Venture X Business, along with authorized users, can enjoy unlimited access for themselves and up to two guests at Capital One lounges and partner lounges in the Capital One network.

Additionally, holders of the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and Capital One Spark Miles for Business are entitled to two complimentary lounge visits per year. Any additional guests beyond the limit will incur a fee of $45 each.

If you are not a cardholder, you can still visit this lounge by paying a fee of $65.

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This Denver lounge is the latest addition to Capital One's collection, following the successful openings of their first lounge at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in November 2021 and their second at Washington, D.C.'s Dulles International Airport (IAD) in September 2023. By establishing a presence in Denver, Capital One strategically caters to the Mile High City and transit passengers.

Located in Concourse A near Gate 34 on the Mezzanine Level, the new Capital One Lounge is within the Frontier Airlines section of DEN. While this may seem unexpected for a premium lounge, it also serves other major airlines such as Delta Air Lines, most international carriers and select United Airlines flights. Accessing concourses B and C, where United and Southwest Airlines have significant hubs, is an underground train ride away, so passengers flying on these carriers will need to factor in more time.

The lounge's regular opening hours are 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. However, during the soft opening, through Nov. 12, the hours are more restricted, open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

While the lounge can be accessed through an elevator, most visitors will arrive off the escalator, which conveniently leads you directly to the reception desk nestled within the lounge's grab-and-go area. Showcasing its support for emerging artists, the lounge exhibits over 50