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Review: United Club Washington Dulles (IAD – D8)

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 9, 2021November 14, 2023 2 Comments

a glass doors in a building

During my recent international connection in Washington, DC I had time between flights to go lounge hopping. This review focuses on the D8 United Club at Washington Dulles.

United Club Washington Dulles Review (D8)

United has four United Clubs at Washington Dulles, but this is the only lounge in in the D Gate area. It’s quite a trek from the other gates, though you can take a “mobile lounge” directly to D once you clear security and follow the signs for D Gates.

If you’re coming from the main terminal and looking for some exercise, take the train to the C Gates, walk the immense distance from the train station to the “temporary” terminal, head up the escalator, then turn left and run another marathon walk till you get to D8.

a sign from a ceiling

a building with glass doors and a sign

Location + Hours + Access

Located next to Gate D8, this lounge is currently open from 9:00am to 6:00pm.

Access is reserved for United Club members, Chase United Club Visa holders, Star Alliance Gold travelers, and international business or first class passengers traveling on any Star Alliance flight.

Furthermore, one-time passes from Chase are accepted or can be purchased for $59. Note that if you hold a Star Alliance Gold card from United Airlines (Premier Gold or higher), you can only access the lounge when traveling in conjunction with an international itinerary.

Those who have a Star Gold card from other programs can use the lounge when traveling on any Star Alliance flight in any class of service. Also note that from IAD, United does not give premium cabin passengers access on domestic flights without status.

Global Services passengers are also allowed complimentary entrance.

Seating

As you enter the lounge, you’ll check in at a desk upstairs. If you need any flight help, there is another desk downstairs with additional agents.

a staircase leading to a building

There’s Chinese vase with a green plant and framed blanket that has been there for ages…a reminder of United’s roots to Asia.

a framed picture on a wall

a plant in a pot

Head into the lounge, which includes a large seating area to the left and right of the downstairs reception desk, then a trio of huge rooms with plenty of seating. The lounge was dead when I was there.

a room with chairs and tables

a room with chairs and tables

a room with chairs and tables

a room with tables and chairs

a room with tables and chairs

a room with chairs and tables

a room with chairs and tables

a room with couches and chairs

a room with tables and chairs

a room with tables and chairs

a room with tables and chairs

This lounge is somewhat special in that when I was in law school and would come home on weekends, I often took a 6:00am flight from Philadelphia to Washington Dulles and made a beeline for this lounge while I waited for my connection to Los Angeles. I always sat in the same seat, every time. Even walking though this lounge, which really hasn’t changed much, brings back such happy memories.

a long rectangular white counter in a room with a window
My former work area…the tables have been replaced with a standing work area.

Food + Drink

Currently, United is only offering pre-packaged food in the lounge. Nevertheless, I thought the selection was decent and included:

  • instant noodle soup
  • pita chips
  • hummus
  • pretzels
  • popcorn
  • carrots
  • cheese-wrapped prosciutto
  • apples
  • Rice Krispie treats
  • trail mix
  • chocolate-covered pretzels

More breakfast-oriented options are available until 11am. Coffee, soft drinks, juice, and water are self-serve. Alcoholic beverages are available at the bar, located in the large back room.

a food buffet in a room

a group of bowls of food on a table

a group of bowls of food on a table

a plate of candy on a table

a table with plates of food and a bowl of food on it

a machine with a screen on it

a buffet with food on the counter

a room with a table and chairs

Restrooms

Restrooms are available and were clean, with instructions to social distance. No showers are available.

a bathroom with sinks and urinals

a bathroom with sinks and a mirror

a urinals in a bathroom

CONCLUSION

This United Club bring back many  memories. While amenities are limited, it offers clean restrooms, flight help, a decent selection of packaged snacks, and fast internet.

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Matthew Klint

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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2 Comments

  1. Arthur Reply
    April 9, 2021 at 8:50 am

    All of the UA IAD lounges are pretty much the same. I always go to the one nearest my gate (assuming I don’t have time to go to A/B terminal). I do have a soft spot for C4, the old GlobalFirst lounge, mainly for the memories seeing celebrities there, as well as the good self-serve champagnes back in the day.

  2. Droopy Reply
    April 11, 2021 at 11:51 am

    Down in the corner by the window across from the bar area, is where Charlie the Mouse hung out. I used to say “hi” too him whenever I was there (which was weekly at one point)…

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