After spending some time in the Centurion Lounge, I headed over to Terminal 1 for my Delta Shuttle flight to Los Angeles. My flight was scheduled to depart at 8PM, so I headed over at around 6:15PM, to leave plenty of time to check out the Delta Sky Club® before my flight.
However, when I arrived at Terminal 1 I found out that my 8PM flight was delayed by 40 minutes, so the kiosk offered to book me on the 7PM flight instead. After a long day of travel, that seemed like a good option.
By the time I got past security it was 6:30PM, which was when my flight was supposed to board. That being said, it was delayed by a few minutes, which allowed me to check out the Delta Sky Club at SFO, which is quite new.
The SkyClub is located just past the security checkpoint for Terminal 1, on the left side.
San Francisco Airport Terminal 1
The exterior is sleek, and matches the new SkyClub branding, which I suppose goes without saying, given that this is a new club.
Delta Sky Club entrance San Francisco Airport
I took the elevator up a level to the actual SkyClub, and my jaw nearly hit the floor when I saw the design. Holy cow, aesthetically this is by far the most gorgeous US airline lounge I’ve ever seen by. By far.
There was a second desk in the actual lounge with agents who can help with any reservations. As I walked in I started snapping pictures of the lounge, and one of the associates commented “take all the pictures you want, this lounge is photo-worthy.” And she was right.
Delta Sky Club seating San Francisco Airport
There were four chairs underneath a light fixture right by the stairs, and then also near the elevator was a stylish (but not especially comfortable looking) couch. Then again, I’m not sure why anyone would actually ever sit there.
Delta Sky Club entryway San Francisco Airport
Delta Sky Club seating San Francisco Airport
Delta Sky Club entryway San Francisco Airport
The lounge was huge, especially given that San Francisco isn’t a hub for Delta. The ceilings were super high, and the lounge was nicely separated into different spaces using partitions and unique furniture.
Closest to the entrance there were mostly couches and plush lounge chairs.
Delta Sky Club seating San Francisco Airport
Then as you walked further into the lounge there were some dining tables, which had a partition from the seating near the entrance for added privacy.
Delta Sky Club seating San Francisco Airport
Delta Sky Club dining area San Francisco Airport
Across from the dining area was the bar, which had dozens of liquor bottles on display.
Delta Sky Club bar San Francisco Airport
There were also some unique couch-style chairs, which were stylish. As you can see in the picture below, the seats had plenty of outlets, which was true throughout the entire lounge.
Delta Sky Club seating San Francisco Airport
Then in the back of the lounge were a ton more seats, including some more dining tables with booths.
Delta Sky Club seating San Francisco Airport
The lounge sort of has an “L” shape, so towards the back there’s a business center in the corner, which features both cubicles and some high-top communal tables.
Delta Sky Club business center San Francisco Airport
The food spread is located where the lounge bends.
Delta Sky Club buffet San Francisco Airport
On the left side is Starbucks drip coffee, a Starbucks espresso machine (my favorite type of airport espresso machine), iced tea, etc.
Delta Sky Club espresso machine San Francisco Airport
Then there are whole fruit and cookies.
Delta Sky Club SFO food spread
While the SkyClub food spread isn’t to the level you’d get at a non-US lounge or an Amex Centurion Lounge, it is quite solid.
There were several types of spreads, cheese (both packages and cubed), a fruit salad, and mushrooms.
Delta Sky Club SFO food spread
Then there were fresh veggies and salad, with packaged dressing.
Delta Sky Club SFO food spread
Then there were two types of pasta and a chicken salad.
Delta Sky Club SFO food spread
Next to that were croutons, rolls, crackers, etc.
Delta Sky Club SFO food spread
There were two pots of soup next to that.
Delta Sky Club SFO food spread
And then there were a selection of tasty looking sweets.
Delta Sky Club SFO food spread
At the very end of the buffet were two snack towers. Unlike at Admirals Clubs, these snacks are actually quite good, and don’t taste like they’re past their expiration date.
Delta Sky Club SFO food spread
In the very back of the lounge are the bathrooms and showers.
Delta Sky Club SFO hallway to toilets and showers
The bathrooms are gorgeous, with red tile, orchids, and a backlit wall.
Delta Sky Club SFO toilets
Delta Sky Club SFO towels
The other thing worth noting is that the lounge boasts fantastic views. Because it’s a level up from the rest of the concourse, you have views of both the tarmac and the runways, which are pretty awesome.
Delta Sky Club SFO view
During my brief visit I saw the Virgin Atlantic A340 taxiing in, which was a bit funny since I had arrived on the other Virgin Atlantic flight earlier.
Delta Sky Club SFO view
I only had about 15 minutes in the lounge before it was time to head to my departure gate.
Delta Sky Club San Francisco bottom line
As far as US airline lounges go, SkyClubs take the prize for being the all around best. While the SkyClubs in San Diego and Los Angeles were nice, this one was stunning.
This lounge’s design, views, spaciousness, etc., were all unparalleled by anything I’ve seen from a US airline otherwise.
The food spread was quite good as well, certainly better than what you’d get in an American or United lounge. That being said, it’s still not to the level of Amex Centurion Lounges.
But goodness, this was by far the nicest SkyClub I’ve been to. To think this is just an outstation for Delta…
What do you think of the Delta Sky Club’s design?
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