The Capital One Lounge at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is now open. The cardholder lounge, which overlooks the airport’s busy rotunda, is located in the D concourse of Terminal 1, near Gate 50 and has room for 135 guests. A bonus? Every seat has its own power outlet. There are also two private workspaces and a relaxation room, for those who want to get away.
To enter, you’ll need to be a Venture X or Venture X Business cardholder, which allows complimentary access for yourself and two guests per visit (any additional guests are $45 each). Venture or Spark Miles cardholders can’t enter for free, but they do get a discounted rate of $45 per visit. All other airport guests can enter for $90. All visitors must have a boarding pass for a departing or connecting same-day flight within three hours of their departure time. The lounge is open daily from 5am to 11pm.
Here are some highlights.
Grab-and-Go
One of my favorite aspects of a Capital One Lounge is the grab-and-go food selection. How often do you have a tight connection or just lack the time to leisurely lounge? All you want to do is snag a water, down a coffee or grab a light snack you can eat on the plane. That’s where Capital One comes in handy. The grab-and-go is located in the lobby where you check in. They’re opening with fruit cups, cauliflower wraps, white bean chickpea salads, sandwiches and sweets like stuffed doughnuts and Fruity Pebbles scones.
Local Artwork on Display
Capital One prides itself on connecting with the community. They did so in a big way with the design of the 8,200-square-foot space partnering with dozens of local artists. There are more than 50 original art pieces on display all tying to the region—from abstract landscapes and portraits to paintings and watercolors.
Healthy Food Options
Small, individually plated dishes are provided buffet-style. Breakfast options might include a Greek yogurt parfait, avocado toast with smoked salmon or chili crisp sweet potato hash. Highlights on the current all-day menu are deviled eggs topped with caviar, falafel hummus bowls, and farro bowls with lemon-herb chicken. Craft sodas, such as citrus hibiscus orange and black cherry tarragon, are also available.
A Cool Cocktail Program
There’s a lot going on here. The Bloody Mary uses Scotch bonnet and dried chili infused vodka. The Green Goblin is a frozen absinthe-enhanced cocktail created by mixologists at Herbs & Rye. As part of Capital One’s “Perfect Airport Beer” program, the Las Vegas Brewing Company is making a malty Vienna Lager. And all the “Classic Vegas” cocktails have Vegas-related names like the tequila, pear and pomegranate margarita which is called Cop in a Raincoat in appreciation of a line from Hunter S. Thompson’s novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
Roaming Trolleys
This is a first for a Capital One Lounge. They’re introducing “Daily Rituals.” These experiences are offered from a trolley cart they’ll roll through the lounge three times a day. In the morning, guests can grab a Caffè Shakerato, an Italian-style shaken iced coffee (add alcohol if you wish). Afternoons brings tea service with pastries and macaroons from Suzuya Patisserie. And come sunset, sparkling wine hits the cart.
