The Chase Sapphire Lounge at Boston Logan has been on our radar since it opened in 2023 — mostly because it was the first domestic Sapphire Lounge, and because the early photos made it look… not like the usual U.S. airport lounge.
But we almost never go to Boston, so it stayed in the “sounds nice, maybe someday” category.
Then my wife Sharon started connecting through BOS for a bunch of her JetBlue 25-for-25 flights… and suddenly “maybe someday” turned into “actually, multiple times.”
After a few visits, her verdict was pretty simple:
She likes the Sapphire Lounge more than the average U.S. lounge — and she even likes it more than the Amex and Capital One lounges we’ve visited.
Which is a heck of a compliment, considering Sharon’s usual ambivalence about airport lounges.
Where it is (and why that matters at BOS)
The Sapphire Lounge is airside in the Terminal B to Terminal C connector, near Gate B40. In other words, it’s in a spot that makes sense for connections, and it’s not tucked away in some “good luck finding this” hallway.
(If you want the official Chase page with locations and lounge info, it’s here: Chase Sapphire Airport Lounges.)
First impression: it feels like a real lounge
A lot of U.S. lounges are basically the same formula: neutral furniture, loud room, buffet line, and the faint feeling you’re sitting in a nicer version of a gate area.
This one doesn’t feel like that.
We’ve been to a couple of the other Sapphire Lounges (JFK and PHL), and Sharon’s first comment was that they all feel similar — in a good way. BOS was the first one to open, so if anything, the others follow its lead: high ceilings, modern finishes, and enough separation that you don’t feel like you’re eating, working, and relaxing in the exact same rectangle of space.
The best part: space, light, and a view
One thing the Boston lounge absolutely nails is the atmosphere.
There’s a lot of natural light, and depending on where you sit, you get a solid view of the ramp and runways — which makes it feel more “premium” without trying too hard. Sharon ended up doing a little accidental planespotting during one of her longer connections.
The bar area feels like it belongs in a restaurant
Some lounges have a bar. This lounge has a bar area.
It’s long, open, and actually looks like a place you’d choose to sit — not just a counter where you grab a quick drink and retreat.
During Sharon’s visits, it was busy but functional: people eating, people working, people doing the “I have 27 minutes before boarding” speed run.
Food: better than “snacks,” and it’s set up as they thought about it
Most lounges either:
- Do snacks well and meals poorly, or
- Do meals… technically.
This lounge, unlike others, takes food seriously. The layout helps, too — it’s not just one chaotic buffet line where everyone is stacked behind the same three trays. In the mornings, they even have an omelette station.
How it compares to Amex Centurion and Capital One Lounges
This is the part that surprised me.
Sharon’s been to a decent number of lounges through our travels, including Amex and Capital One lounges — so this isn’t coming from someone whose baseline is “free coffee and a slightly quieter chair.”
Her take was that the Boston Chase Sapphire Lounge hit the sweet spot:
- More comfortable than most U.S. lounges
- Less chaotic (at least during her visits)
- Better overall vibe — modern, bright, and not trying to cram everyone into one space
In other words, it felt premium, but not precious.
The one downside: there are still only a few of these
And this is the part that’s a little frustrating.
Once you visit a Sapphire Lounge and realize it’s genuinely a step up, you start wishing they were… basically everywhere.
But for now, the network is still relatively small — and unless you connect through one of the airports with a Sapphire Lounge, this perk is one you might only use once in a great while.
If you want to see the current list of locations (and hours), Chase keeps an official page updated here: Chase Sapphire Airport Lounges.
One thing worth keeping in mind: access to Chase Sapphire Lounges isn’t universal. Entry is primarily for Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders, with limited access for other eligible Chase cards and Priority Pass members, depending on the location. As with most premium lounges these days, the fine print matters — guest policies, visit limits, and eligibility can change, so it’s worth checking before you plan a connection around a lounge visit.
We’ve broken all of that down — including who gets in, how often, and what to watch for — in our full guide to Chase Sapphire Lounge access rules.
Final thought
Sharon didn’t go into the Boston Sapphire Lounge expecting it to become a favorite — it was more like “I’m stuck in Boston for a few hours, might as well try it.”
But after multiple visits, she’s convinced: this is one of the best airport lounges we’ve been to in the U.S. Not because it’s flashy, but because it feels thoughtfully designed — and it actually makes a connection more pleasant instead of just more expensive.
Now the only problem is that once you’ve been to a Sapphire Lounge… the average lounge experience feels even more average.
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