Chase Lounge and Terrace Review at the US Open: Luxury Lounge with a Side of Tennis
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Chase has operated an exclusive lounge at the US Open in Queens, New York, at the Flushing Meadows venue for 13 years now. In fact, its presence at the US Open was the first real lounge product before the now-famous Chase Airport Lounge.
For the third consecutive opening, this year Chase has brought back the outdoor terrace, where you can watch tennis with panoramic views of the court and sip a cocktail in style.
There’s also a great Chase ATM, a photo op spot for tennis fans of all shapes and sizes, and stations where you can borrow phone chargers. Even if you can’t get into the main concourse, there’s still plenty to enjoy.
Chase has invited TPG to return to the 2024 US Open to review all host venues.
Here are some different experiences at Chase.
Chase Lounge at the US Open
One of the hottest spots at the Open is the Chase Lounge. It’s open from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for day sessions and from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for evening sessions. It will remain open throughout the US Open through September 8 and can be found on the second floor of the Chase Center.
Among the amenities (if you can find a desirable location) are air conditioning and plenty of space to relax and cool off.
Inside there are plenty of places to relax between games, along with food, drinks, and plenty of other fun and sightseeing activities. Upon entering, you will find yourself in a large space with several interconnected rooms.
You’ll find plenty of seating areas and great views from floor-to-ceiling windows.
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The toilets were nice and there was no queue when I was there, which is always a plus.
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I love that the broadcast center will be streaming ESPN moments live throughout the US Open.
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The friendly staff are always ready to serve you a drink or greet you and I found everyone to be helpful.
There was fresh fruit and coffee (both cold and hot from Lavazza) the morning I was there. There was also free lemonade, iced tea, and iced water. You won’t be getting a full meal here, but it will give you a little energy on the go.
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There are also complimentary snacks like fruit cups and pastries in the morning, soft drinks, and a variety of alcoholic beverages—though they’re not free. Domestic beers are $15 and Heineken is $15.50. Napa Cellars Chardonnay, Daou Rosé, and Franciscan Estate Sauvignon Blanc are all $19. Cocktails from Grey Goose or Dobe Ace start at $21.
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Don’t forget to grab a free Chase branded baseball cap, pair of socks or a tote bag and head to the back of the lounge to have your name embroidered on it when you arrive.
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This is a fun moment, although you have to be prepared to wait in line. You can get the item later from the shelf in front.
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This time when I went, the waiting room wasn’t crowded, but as you can see in the photos from 2023, the waiting room can get very crowded at times.
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How to Get into the Chase Lounge at the US Open
However, it’s not easy to get access. As in years past, all Chase cardholders are eligible, including those with Chase Sapphire Reserve®, Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, Chase Freedom Unlimited®, Ink Business Cash® Credit Card And IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card.
To enjoy US Open benefits as a Chase cardholder, you need to make a reservation or join the waitlist at ChaseGetsYouCloser.com.
Unfortunately, getting a spot isn’t easy even if you try to check in on the first day it becomes available. Most people are added to a waitlist. Chase representatives say they’ve been able to open up the lounge for some people on the waitlist, but you shouldn’t count on it. Hopefully you’ll get lucky and get a spot.
Once you check in and enter the lounge, you will receive a wristband that allows you to enter, exit, and re-enter the lounge. However, it is capacity controlled, so you may have to wait to re-enter if the lounge is full.
The lounge is located just inside the East Gate entrance of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. It’s not far from the entrance you’d use if you were taking the subway or the Long Island Rail Road.
Luckily, this isn’t the only chance for Chase cardholders to get a VIP feel at the tournament.
Chase Terrace at the US Open
I actually prefer the Chase Terrace over the Chase Lounge because it’s outdoors and has a great view of the tennis courts. Of course, it wasn’t too hot when I was there, so your experience may be different.
Access is reserved for Chase cardholders on a first-come, first-served basis.
You will check in on the ground floor, get your wristband and go upstairs. Chase Terrace will be on your left.
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The terrace is located on an outdoor seating area with sweeping views of the three tennis courts and a couple of cash bars. Grandstands allow people to sit and watch the games. Free lemonade, iced tea and water are also available.
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There’s a full bar here, with mixed drinks for purchase. Drinks include the Grey Goose Honey Deuce for $23, or you can get 20% off a signature drink from Chase partner Dobel Ace—the Dobel Spicy Margarita for $17.60.
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There is also a refreshment bar offering grab-and-go snacks like Skinny Pop popcorn.
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Another very popular feature is the IHG branded amenity bar.
Guests can choose a gift from the bar, including a fan, hand sanitizer, Evian mineral spray or even high-end La Roche-Posay sunscreen.
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There are also a few shady areas with soft cushioned benches. Last year, I heard a woman say she really felt like a VIP in this space. Indeed, I would happily spend a few hours here.
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You don’t need to book in advance to get into the terrace and it doesn’t close between day and evening sessions. It’s open from 10am to 8pm. Again, a great place to catch a game or two.
Show your Chase card to get a free gift
There are several Chase-branded areas along the way to the Chase Terrace entrance, including a “Magic ATM” that dispenses souvenirs instead of money. Prizes include fanny packs, sunglasses, fans, seat upgrades and more.’
There’s also a great feature that lets you pretend you just won the US Open. We had TPG’s Caroline Tanner try it out and it left everyone smiling.
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Chase Charging Centers
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Another cool feature from Chase is the charging hubs, where you can text a code to Chase and receive a fully charged power bank to keep your phone going all day. A charger pops up after you text the number on the screen. When you’re done, you’re asked to drop it off at one of the many stations that look like large blue mailboxes throughout the grounds. You’ll find these charging hubs all over the US Open grounds and in the main concourse.
Chase Sapphire at Seaport
If you can’t make it to Queens but want a taste of the experience, Chase has created another lounge on the rooftop of Pier 17 in Manhattan’s Seaport neighborhood. The lounge features seasonal cocktails, exclusive food, private seating areas, games, and charging stations. You’ll need to show your Reserve card to get in.
Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounge at The Seaport is located at 19 Fulton Street, New York City.
Chase also hosts concerts and other events throughout the summer at Pier 17 in Manhattan, including a live taping with Tennis Hall of Fame member Andy Roddick on August 28, 2024. Visit Chase’s event website to buy tickets
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The last line
There are plenty of things to do at the US Open, even if you don’t have tickets to any of the actual matches. There are plenty of sponsored venues, and you can access some great free perks if you’re a Chase customer.
The Chase Lounge is full, but you can get on the wait list. In my opinion, the Chase Terrace is a real gem. It allows you to get closer to the tennis action even if you can’t get tickets to the match or the Chase Lounge.
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