Delta One Lounge Seattle Tacoma international Airport (SEA)
As part of my Delta One trip from Los Angeles to Seattle and onwards to Seoul, I get to experience two Delta One lounges in one day. I've already reviewed the Delta One Lounge at LAX, but now it's time for lounge number two, the one in Seattle. As you're about to see, this lounge is quite different from the one in LAX but has some nice perks of its own.
Delta One Lounge SEA location
In Seattle, the Delta One Lounge sits by Gate A11, which is a fair distance from where most flights arrive and depart, so it took some walking to reach.
Delta One airport gates directory map
Delta One Lounge SEA Seating and Layout
Upon arriving at the lounge, we were greeted by a friendly host at the entrance, who walked us through the lounge's layout and amenities before we stepped inside. The first thing that struck me once was the outdoor space, which turned out to be the largest outdoor lounge area I have seen at an airport.
Delta One lounge SEA reception
Delta One lounge SEA seating
I could not quite believe how much space Delta dedicated to that terrace. It's funny that the lounge at LAX has heaters, while the one in Seattle relies on blankets. You'd think it would be the other way around, but at the same time, since this terrace is so big and Seattle is so cold, I sort of get it.
As a result, we chose to sit inside instead, despite the views. The indoor seating area was comfortable, and the outdoor views remained visible through the windows even though we were not using the terrace directly.
Delta One lounge SEA terrace
Delta One lounge SEA terrace
Delta One lounge SEA tarmac view
Delta One lounge SEA blankets
As I wandered around the lounge, I noticed that many of the seating areas were equipped with conveniently placed power outlets. Whether you need to charge your phone or laptop there are plenty of ports to stay powered up throughout your visit. It's a thoughtful feature that makes the lounge much more practical, especially for travelers looking to get some work done or simply recharge their devices before their next flight.
Delta One lounge SEA power outlets
Delta One Lounge sEA Food and Beverages
We mentioned to staff that we were tight on time, with only about ten minutes before we needed to head to the gate. They immediately offered to bring us a latte or tea to go. We ended up with two iced oat milk lattes. I also made a point of trying the grapefruit chia pudding from the bar, and it turned out to be delicious, with a texture and flavor that felt closer to a good restaurant than an airport lounge.
Delta One lounge SEA chia pudding and oat milk lattes
Beyond what we ordered, the spread laid out along the lounge was worth a look on its own.
Delta One lounge SEA dinning area
Delta One lounge SEA buffet
Delta One lounge SEA buffet
Delta One lounge SEA dinning area
The Delta One lounge SEA breakfast menu here is smaller than what LAX offers, but it leans into a more global selection alongside the usual breakfast items.
Delta One lounge SEA menu
Delta One lounge SEA menu
Delta One lounge SEA bar
Delta One Lounge SEA bathroom
The restroom is quite small and doesn’t offered a private restroom compared to the Delta One Lounge at LAX.
Delta One lounge SEA restroom
Delta One lounge SEA restroom
Delta One Lounge SEA service
The host who greeted us at the entrance took the time to explain the layout and facilities before we even sat down. Walking from the entrance into the lounge itself felt like stepping into a different environment entirely.
Every employee we passed greeted us and smiled, and several addressed us as ‘sir’. That kind of consistency is not something I associate with airport lounges, US ones especially.
Overall Impressions
The Delta One Lounge in Seattle has real strengths of its own, particularly the scale of its outdoor terrace and the attentiveness of the host who arranged our Porsche transfer to the gate. The missing heating limited how much I got to enjoy the terrace on this visit, but I would still choose to spend time in that lounge on a future trip.
