Delta Air Lines opened a redesigned Sky Club lounge at Denver International Airport.
The newly renovated lounge is much larger than the old version, with significantly more amenities, such as a full bar, expanded buffet and plenty of comfortable seating. It also has a dedicated bathroom, which the old lounge lacked.
I was invited to view the lounge during a media preview before it opens to the public on March 4, 2026.
The lounge is located in Concourse A on the mezzanine level above the terminal. Denver International Airport has a tram that takes passengers from the main terminal to each corner. Passengers heading towards Concourse A can also walk using the pedestrian bridge.
A pedestrian bridge takes passengers directly to the mezzanine level from the Delta Sky Club, so walking would be a faster option if you want to lounge.
Many of the lounges at Denver International Airport take design inspiration from their host state, but the newest Delta Sky Club makes Denver feel more classy. It captures the urban feel of the city, while still respecting its location in the Mountain West. Work by local artists hangs around the lounge, showcasing the state’s colorful landscape and western heritage.
Meanwhile, the bar — which is front and center as you enter the lounge — features a moody Art Deco design reminiscent of Denver’s Union Station or the restaurants you’ll find in the popular RiNo Arts District.
Around the bar are pockets of seating separated by translucent curtains. While it’s not true privacy, it does offer some separation between spaces that will likely keep it from feeling too crowded, even when there’s room for a lounge.
There is also a media room at the far end of the lounge, with a large television and comfortable seating.
Right now, the lounge does not have a dedicated business center, but that will come later in 2026 when the second phase of the lounge opens. This section will have soundproof pods, where guests can work or take private phone calls.
The buffet has several sections, serving both cold and hot food. For something quick and light, the cold foods section has standard fare of sandwiches, salads, charcuterie and dips.
For a hot meal, the lounge offers two meat dishes with some sides. When I was there, Delta served Mexican Street Corn Soup and Colorado Green Chili. Both were very good, but didn’t seem to go well with the rest of the meal, which included shrimp tortellini and a chicken and artichoke dish.
Guests can order a few complimentary wines, beers and cocktails or pay for premium drinks using cash or mail.
I tried two premium cocktails: the espresso martini and the yuzu margarita. The espresso martini was good and the flavors were balanced, but it tasted like a standard, well-made espresso martini you’d get at any good bar. I loved the uniqueness of the yuzu margarita and would recommend it to any wine fan.
Lounge guests have access to self-serve drinks such as soda, lemonade, water and Starbucks coffee.
The art deco vibe of the lounge continues into the bathroom, with jeweled tiles behind the sink and moody lighting.
The stalls are very private, with floor-to-ceiling doors. But, like many Delta lounges, it doesn’t have showers.
Denver Delta Sky Club vs. Centurion Lounge
The Sky Club will eventually be about 500 square feet larger than the Centurion Lounge. But right now, Sky Club is a bit smaller. Even with the smaller square footage, though, the Sky Club has a much better layout that feels more spacious, while still offering some privacy. It’s sorely lacking in the Denver Centurion Lounge, which packs maximum seating into a donut-shaped space above the terminal.
The Centurion Lounge still has a few key perks that may make it an advantage for some cardholders. It does not charge for any cocktails and showers are available for guests. Also, Centurion lounges offer unlimited visits, while Delta limits the number of cardholders each year. If these differences matter to you, the Centurion Lounge may be a better option.
