- Introduction: From Iceland To The Residence Via Cambodia!
- Review: Icelandair Saga Business Class Boeing 737 MAX (JFK-KEF)
- Review: Torfhus Retreat Iceland (Pricey, Mostly Charming, Unique Location)
- Review: The Reykjavik EDITION, Iceland (Well-Rounded Marriott Property)
- Review: The Retreat Hotel At Blue Lagoon, Iceland (Shockingly Stellar!)
- Review: Courtyard By Marriott Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (Clean & Convenient!)
- Review: Icelandair Saga Premium Lounge Keflavik Airport (KEF)
- Review: Icelandair Saga Business Class Airbus A321LR (KEF-LHR)
- Review: Air India Business Class Airbus A350 (LHR-DEL)
- Review: Holiday Inn Express Delhi Airport Terminal 3 (Airside Convenience)
- Review: Air India Business Class Airbus A320neo (DEL-KUL)
- Review: Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Luxury On The 108th Floor!)
- Review: Singapore Airlines Business Class Airbus A350 (KUL-SIN)
- Review: The Singapore EDITION (Fine EDITION, But I Wouldn’t Return)
- Review: Singapore Airlines Business Class Boeing 737 MAX (SIN-KTI)
- Review: Plaza Premium Lounge Techo Airport Phnom Penh (KTI)
- Review: Plaza Premium First Lounge Techo Airport Phnom Penh (KTI)
- Review: Etihad First Class Airbus A321LR (KTI-AUH)
- Review: Etihad The Residence Lounge & Ground Service Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH)
- Review: Etihad The Residence Airbus A380 (AUH-CDG)
- Review: Aer Lingus AerSpace Airbus A321LR (CDG-DUB)
- Review: Aer Lingus Business Class Airbus A330 (DUB-BOS)
- Review: Delta Sky Club Boston Logan Airport (BOS)
To finish off my Iceland to The Residence via Cambodia trip, I flew Delta first class from Boston (BOS) to Miami (MIA). While I won’t write about the flight (I’ve reviewed Delta’s domestic first class several times before), I did want to review the Delta Sky Club Boston Logan Airport.
I lucked out, because my flight departed from Terminal E, which is primarily used by Delta for international flights (meanwhile most domestic flights operate from Terminal A). However, some domestic flights also depart from Terminal E, so I had the chance to check out the relatively new Sky Club, which opened in mid-2023.
Look, Delta simply knocks it out of the park when it comes to its Sky Clubs, and this might just be my favorite one I’ve ever visited, in terms of the overall experience. Yes, the lounge has beautiful design, friendly staff, and excellent food and drinks. But the nice thing is that during my 7AM visit, there were literally no more than a couple of dozen people in the lounge, so talk about an oasis of calm!
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Delta Sky Club Boston location
The Delta Sky Club Boston Terminal E is easy to find. Once you clear security, just walk through the center part of the terminal. After a very short walk, near the sign for gate E13, you’ll see a set of stairs and an elevator that leads up a level, which is where the Sky Club is located.
Do note that Terminal E isn’t connected airside to Terminal A, so if you want to use this Sky Club when flying out of Terminal A, you’ll need to have a lot of spare time (I assume you’d be allowed through security, though?).
Delta Sky Club Boston hours
The Delta Sky Club Boston Terminal E is currently open daily from 5AM until 12AM, though you can expect those hours will vary over time, based on flight schedules.
Keep in mind that Terminal E gets the busiest in the afternoons and evenings, so in the mornings, this terminal is super calm, so it’s especially a treat to fly out of it then.
Delta Sky Club Boston entry requirements
Delta Sky Club access rules are rather complicated, and get updated frequently. A standard domestic first class ticket doesn’t get you Sky Club access. So for full details on how to get into this lounge, see my guide to Delta Sky Club access.
I got access to the Sky Club on account of my American Express Platinum Card® (review), which offers comprehensive lounge access perks.
Delta Sky Club Boston seating & layout
The Delta Sky Club Boston Terminal E is nearly 21,000 square feet, with seating for around 400 guests, so it’s quite a large space. It consists primarily of one huge room, with a winding path that takes you through the entire lounge.
Delta does such a phenomenal job with its updated Sky Clubs. I find the design and finishes genuinely feel high end, and they’re a bit quirky, with some local touches, in the best way possible. I also appreciate the huge variety of seating options, depending on the vibe you’re looking for.
Make of it what you will, but when the Sky Club opened, Delta described it as taking “inspiration from the harbor itself, incorporating colors and textures reminiscent of Boston’s nautical history, giving customers the feel of being onboard a classic sailing vessel.”
As you enter the lounge, you’ll first find seating primarily designed for relaxing and lounging around (since the buffet is in the back of the lounge, so that’s where you’ll find more dining tables, etc.). The lounge has everything from rows of seats facing one another, to semi-private little pods, to communal tables, to high-top seating, to enclosed workstations.
Toward the front of the lounge you’ll also find the bar area, which is gorgeous, and also has some high-top seating. You really could easily think you’re at a bar in a nice restaurant, rather than in an airline lounge.
Then in the back of the lounge you’ll find all the space dedicated to dining, with everything from high-top seating, to cafe-style tables, to banquettes, and more.
The Delta One Lounge Boston is actually located inside the Sky Club. Once inside the entrance, just turn right, walk down a corridor with a little bit of seating, and then you’ll see the lounge. However, that’s only open in the afternoons and evenings (and I didn’t have access anyway).
Interestingly, there was an area outside the Delta One Lounge was that was roped off, which seemed to have (sort of) dining tables. Given the very small size of the Delta One Lounge in Boston, maybe this is overflow seating for that, as needed?
In terms of views, the lounge faces the interior of the terminal in one direction, and the city in the other direction (though it’s in the distance, and the view is a little obstructed).
All-in-all, I’d say this is a beautifully designed lounge. Admittedly I lucked out by visiting in the morning, when it was quietest. I imagine this place gets slammed in the afternoons and evenings in summer, but that’s to be expected.
One other thing I’d like to bring up (which I think isn’t appreciated enough) is how spot on Delta’s lounge music is. The airline just has very relaxing and pleasant music playing in the background, and I think that’s exactly the right approach to take. I prefer that to the early 2000s music that’s played in Admirals Club. Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t love Nickelback as background music in an airport lounge.
Delta Sky Club Boston food & drinks
I visited the Delta Sky Club Boston in the morning, and was very impressed by the selection of food and drinks. When it comes to food, Delta Sky Clubs really are in a different league than American Admirals Clubs and United Clubs. It’s not rocket science — it’s not like they’re serving caviar and chateaubriand, but they do try a little harder, and it’s noticeable.
For one, I just love the effort that goes into design. I mean, just look at the buffet, like the cool design touches on top of the buffet sneeze guard (or whatever you’d like to call that). Unlike your typical Admirals Club where the buffet looks like a hospital canteen, Delta actually puts effort into making everything look appealing.
Cold options at the buffet including a variety of fruit (strawberries, pineapples, melon, etc.), several types of yogurt, salads, cold cuts and cheese, muffins and other pastries, bagels, and cereal.
Then hot options included oatmeal, egg bites, scrambled eggs, vegetarian breakfast sausage, breakfast potatoes, bacon, pork sausage patties, etc.
There was also a large selection of self-serve drinks (and there were a couple of drink stations in the lounge). Non-alcoholic drinks included an espresso machine, Starbucks brewed coffee, tea, a soda fountain, water, juice, and more.
Meanwhile alcoholic drinks are available at the bar. This includes both a selection of complimentary alcoholic drinks, plus a large variety of premium wine and liquor for purchase. Perhaps the least impressive aspect of Delta Sky Clubs is the complimentary alcohol selection, which isn’t necessarily very high end.
Delta Sky Club Boston bathrooms & showers
The Delta Sky Club Boston restrooms are located inside the entrance to the lounge and to the right, near the Delta One Lounge.
The bathrooms were quite nice, with the men’s room having several sinks, stalls, and urinals.
The Delta Sky Club also has five shower suites, which can be reserved via a monitor in the lounge.
I decided to have a shower, and boy was this a beautiful setup. The shower suite was large and elegant, and had an impressive selection of amenities, including a bathrobe, plus Grown Alchemist bath products.
Bottom line
The Delta Sky Club Boston Terminal E is such a great lounge, with gorgeous design, plenty of seating options, great food and drinks, and impressive shower suites. Delta just knocks it out of the park with its lounges, and as I see it, it’s a large part of the halo effect Delta gets for being a premium brand (along with friendlier employees, on balance).
This is just in a completely different league than any Admirals Club I’ve ever been to (even the new style ones), with everything from the design, to the food quality, to how high-end the shower suites feel. Gosh, Delta does some things really right…
What’s your take on the Delta Sky Club Boston?
Hey Ben, why didn't you mention the omelette station? We had the same good fortune as you to visit this lounge in the morning for our flight to the Bahamas (at the Rosewood, booked by Ford :D ) and there was a dedicated area with a chef taking requests for custom omelettes with tons of fresh ingredients. I'd have to say that was the highlight of any Sky Club visit I've ever had!
Nothing like a glimpse of a recursive lounge of the 2nd order.
I don't think the food at Delta clubs is necessarily in a different league than others anymore. Maybe it's marginally better, but the food at the AA club in Boston is "in that league" at least to me. Delta probably has 1-2 more options on hot food, but the quality of the food itself is about what you pictured. Bowl of standalone strawberries is nice though.
Since the D1 lounge is essentially just a restaurant style seating that ropes off area is used for D1 lounge people who want to sit in a more lounge style and still get waited on for drinks and snacks from the D1 lounge.
Yay! It’s about time!