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Review: Capital One Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD)

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 11, 2024May 11, 2024 9 Comments

a lobby with a glass door and a sign

I spent 10 minutes in the Capital One Lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and loved it. It is a great addition to the many lounge options at IAD.

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  • Capital One Lounge Washington Dulles Review (IAD)
    • Hours + Location + Access
    • Lockers
    • Seating
    • Food + Drink
      • Buffet
    • Bar
    • Espresso Bar
    • Grab-And-Go Food
    • Restrooms + Showers
    • CONCLUSION

Capital One Lounge Washington Dulles Review (IAD)

Capital One opened its Washington Dulles lounge in September 2023.

Hours + Location + Access

The lounge is located in the main terminal just beyond the TSAPreCheck security checkpoint (near the Z Gates). It is on the same level as the PreCheck checkpoint (one level above the regular security checkpoint) and is open daily from 5:30 am to 9:00 pm.

a sign on the wall

a man walking up an escalator
Don’t go downstairs – the lounge is on the same level as PreCheck security

a sign on a wall

a large wooden door with a sign on it

Venture X and Venture X Business cardholders enjoy unlimited complimentary access. Venture and Spark Miles cardholders get two complimentary visits per year. All other travelers are welcome at the standard rate of $65. No reservations are accepted. You can create a lounge pass (QR code) in the Capital One app that is always available in your Apple Wallet.

Lockers

As you enter, 10 lockers (you set your own four-digit combination) were available for luggage storage.

a lockers in a hallway

Seating

The lounge is rectangular with the primary seating area clustered on the south and west sides of the lounge. At 5:00 pm, the lounge was pleasantly filled, but not crowded.

a room with tables and chairs

a table with stools in a room with windows

a row of chairs in a room with a window

a room with a large window and people sitting at tables

a room with chairs and tables

a room with chairs and a table

a hallway with a large window

Food + Drink

Food and drink options include a buffet, bar, espresso bar, and grab-and-go food.

Buffet

I was hungry and found the afternoon food selections varied and excellent.

a table with plates of food

a tray of food on a table

a table with spoons and spoons on them

a plate of food on a table

a group of plates of food

a sign on a table

a group of pots of food

a business card on a stove

a pan of food on a tray

a plate of food on a table

a group of small bowls of vegetables on a black surface

a table with food on it

a group of white bowls with brown powder on them

a table with plates of cookies and utensils

The hummus crostini, roasted carrots, and short ribs made for a very nice snack.

a tray with food on it

a bowl of food with sauce

a pot of food with meat and mashed potatoes

a piece of toast with peanut butter and seeds on a blue plate

Here’s the current menu:

a menu of breakfast and desserts

Bar

The bar was the most crowded part of the lounge, with many people enjoying libations.

a group of people sitting at a bar

Most drinks and cocktails are complimentary, but “upgraded” options are available for purchase.

a menu of a bar

a menu of a wine list

There’s also a self-serve tap with soft drinks in the buffet area.

a hallway with shelves and shelves with a couple people walking

a row of taps on a counter

Espresso Bar

My favorite feature of the lounge is the espresso bar (just to the left of the check-in desk). Sure, the machine is automatic and the coffee is from La Colombe, but my cortado wasn’t half bad nad I love the concept of the coffee bar, the pastries to go with it, and the option to take your coffee to go.

a man standing behind a counter in a restaurant

a sign on a wall

a menu on a table

a group of bowls of pastries on a table

a cup of coffee on a saucer

Grab-And-Go Food

If you’re in a rush or want to take some food and drink with you, there are pre-packaged salads, sandwiches, sweet treats, and soft drinks to-go. Bags and containers are provided: that’s the point of this section.

a refrigerated cooler with different drinks

Restrooms + Showers

Rather than communal restrooms, the lounge has a series of private stalls.

a bathroom with a mirror and sink

a bathroom with a toilet and a bar

There are, however, no shower suites available.

CONCLUSION

Capital One gets so much right with its lounge concept. I love the coffee bar and the food to go, which addresses primary concerns for lounge guests and helps to manage crowds. The food was also excellent and this lounge will be my first stop on future trips through Washington Dulles.

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Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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9 Comments

  1. yoloswag420 Reply
    May 11, 2024 at 4:09 pm

    Capital One lounges are very well-designed and executed. They did their research and iterated on the Centurion lounges, figured out what works and what doesn’t.

    The individually plated food are much more appealing that the generic buffet trays and the drink selection is very high quality. The additional touches like grab and go and other nice amenities make these among the best domestic lounges.

    Right now their problem is footprint. Amex Platinum is still a must for airports like LAX, where there are no other options. If Capital One can grow their footprint, they can dethrone Amex.

  2. Jan Reply
    May 11, 2024 at 4:37 pm

    Looks nice, I do like the individually plated dishes, reminds me of the Wicked Spoon in The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas. But, as a mostly SkyTeam passenger, these are unfortunately virtually unvisitable by me. DEN? IAD? DFW? Not places I really want to fly into.

    At least Chase Sapphire Lounges have, or will have, interesting locations that I would actually want to visit.

  3. MsBillieTravels Reply
    May 11, 2024 at 4:48 pm

    I have not visited a Capital One Lounge yet. Your review has enticed me to do so.

  4. JetAway Reply
    May 12, 2024 at 10:05 am

    The Lounge’s location in the main terminal building should limit crowding. It’s not convenient for connecting pax except for those with very long connections. And departing pax won’t spend large amounts of time there given the time and distance needed to reach most gates.

  5. Jerry Reply
    May 12, 2024 at 3:38 pm

    DFW has started cutting the grab and go stuff. No more soft drinks and sparkling water. Also limited food. If it hasn’t happened at IAD yet, it surely will soon.

  6. CHRIS Reply
    May 12, 2024 at 6:27 pm

    The food is like one bite (okay maybe two max) Also, does the toilet seat stay up yet?

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      May 12, 2024 at 6:48 pm

      Toilet seat stay up?

  7. FTer Reply
    May 13, 2024 at 12:27 pm

    The food in Capital One Lounges is much better than in Chase lounges. However, Capital One Lounges all seem to have the common problem of insufficient seating.

  8. Stan Reply
    May 13, 2024 at 6:56 pm

    Has Capital One discovered chicken thighs yet? Once they do, they will be just like Amex centurion.

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