Full List of U.S. American Express Centurion Lounges [Includes Map]
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Here’s a complete list of all U.S. Amex Centurion Lounge locations, including detailed information on exactly where to find each lounge in your airport.
We’ve also listed hours of operation, square footage, the professional chef responsible for designing each lounge’s specific cuisine, and any specialty amenities which are available.
When considering amenities, please note all* American Express Centurion lounges provide the following standard perks:
- Member Services Desk
- Locally Inspired Cuisine
- Premium Bar (wine director: Anthony Giglio; cocktail program: Jim Meehan)
- Family Room
- High-Speed Wi-Fi
- Print-Fax-Copy Services
- Computer Bar
- Magazines & Newspapers
*Exception: The Centurion® Studio at SEA (see details below)
Finally, if you’re wondering how to access these Centurion® lounges, information on eligibility & pricing is listed at the bottom of the post.
Table of contents
- Amex Centurion Lounges
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
- Denver International Airport (DEN)
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Houston
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- McCarran International Airport (LAS), Las Vegas
- Miami International Airport (MIA)
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New York
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
- American Express Centurion® Lounge Eligibility & Pricing
Table of Contents
- Amex Centurion Lounges
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
- Denver International Airport (DEN)
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Houston
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- McCarran International Airport (LAS), Las Vegas
- Miami International Airport (MIA)
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New York
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
- American Express Centurion® Lounge Eligibility & Pricing
Amex Centurion Lounges
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
*set to open 2020
Intersection of Concourses D & E (near central atrium)
Hours: TBD
Size: ~13,000 sq ft
Cuisine Designed By: TBD
Specialty Amenities:
- Shower Suites
- Semi-Private Noise Buffering Workspaces
- Addt’l TBD
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Terminal D on the mezzanine (opposite Gate D12)
*Newly Renovated
Mon – Sun: 5:30 am – 10:00 pm
Size: ~12,500 sq ft
Cuisine Designed By: James Beard Award-winning chef Dean Fearing
Specialty Amenities:
- Spa
- Shower Suite
- Conference Space
- Semi-Private Workspaces
- Large Flat-Screen TVs
Denver International Airport (DEN)
*set to open 2019
Concourse C (exact location TBD)
Hours: TBD
Size: 14,650 sq ft (will be second largest after JFK completed)
Cuisine Designed By: TBD
Specialty Amenities: (proposed)
- Spa & Wellness Services
- Shower Suite
- Semi-Private Workspaces
- Large Flat-Screen TVs
- Beer & Wine Tasting Area
- Tranquility Area
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Houston
Terminal D (via elevators near Gate D6, down to mezzanine level)
Mon – Sun: 5:30 am – 9:00 pm
Size: ~8,500 sq ft
Cuisine Designed By: James Beard Award-winning chef Justin Yu
Specialty Amenities:
- Tranquility Area
- Dedicated Work Area
- Shower Suite
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
*set to open 2019
Tom Bradley International Terminal
(accessible to Terminals 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8)
Hours: TBD
Size: 13,900+ sq ft
Cuisine Designed By: TBD
Specialty Amenities:
- Enhanced tranquility area (with brightly-lit & dimly-lit quiet areas to help global travelers adjust to new time zones)
- Spa
- Custom Visual Wall Installations
McCarran International Airport (LAS), Las Vegas
Concourse D (opposite Gate D1)
Mon – Sun: 5:00 am – 11:00 pm
Size: ~8,000 sq ft
Cuisine Designed By: Zagat’s “Top 30 Under 30 Chefs”, Cédric Vongerichten
Select Amenities:
- Shower Suite
- Conference Space
- Semi-Private Workspaces
- Large Flat-Screen TVs
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Concourse D (near Gate D12, on the 4th floor)
*Newly Renovated
Mon – Sun: 5:00 am – 10:00 pm
Size: ~12,300 sq ft
Cuisine Designed By: James Beard Award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein
Select Amenities:
- Spa
- Shower Suite
- A Second Bar (dedicated to serving a selection of wines & beers)
- Semi-Private Workspaces
- Large Flat-Screen TVs
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York
*Set to open Early 2019
Terminal 4 (exact location TBD)
Hours: TBD
Size: ~15,000 sq ft (2 levels)
Cuisine Designed By: TBD
Select Amenities:
- Shower Suites
- Additional features announced closer to opening
LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New York
Terminal B (pre-security, on the upper level)
Sun – Fri: 5:30 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday: 5:30 am – 6:30 pm
Size: ~5,350 sq ft
Cuisine Designed By: Zagat’s “Top 30 Under 30” chef Cédric Vongerichten
Select Amenities:
- Semi-Private Workspaces
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Terminal A, West (near Gate A14)
Mon – Sun: 5:00am – 9:00pm
Size: ~6,300
Cuisine Designed By: Four-Time James Beard Award-Winning Israeli Cuisine Pioneer, Chef Michael Solomonov
Select Amenities:
- Shower Suite
- Personal Workspaces
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Terminal 3 (near Gate 74)
Mon – Sun 5:00 am – 11:00 pm
Size: ~8,200 sq ft
Cuisine Designed By: James Beard Award-winning chef Daniel Patterson
Select Amenities:
- Open Kitchen
- Wine Tasting Area
- Shower Suite
- Semi-Private Workspaces
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Concourse B (opposite Gate B3)
Mon – Sun 5:00 am – 10:00 pm
Size: ~4,500 sq ft
Cuisine Designed By: n/a (this Centurion Lounge does not have a full kitchen)
Select Amenities:
- Healthy Snacks
- Large Flat-Screen TVs
- Shower Suite
American Express Centurion® Lounge Eligibility & Pricing
Eligibility
Entry to any American Express Centurion® Lounge is complimentary for cardholders of The Platinum Card® from American Express, The Business Platinum® Card from American Express, and the Centurion® Card from American Express.
Individuals must present:
- Valid card
- Boarding pass with confirmed reservation for same-day travel on any carrier*
- Government-issued I.D.
*excludes standby passengers
Hot Tip: If you’re interested in access to other lounges outside of the Centurion Lounge group, check out our article on Best Business and Personal Credit Cards for Lounge Access.
Updated Policies (March 2019)
The following changes will come into effect as of March 22, 2019:
- All Centurion Lounges will become “day of departure” lounges. This means arriving Platinum Card Members with boarding passes for flights that have just landed will not be admitted.
- Platinum Card Members with layovers or connecting flights who produce proof of connecting flight will be admitted.
- Platinum Card Members will not be admitted more than 3 hours before the departure time on the Platinum Card Member’s same-day, confirmed boarding pass.
- Does not apply to Platinum Card Members w/ connecting flights.
- Children under 2 y/o will be admitted free of charge if the accompanying parent/guardian can provide a “lap infant” boarding pass or proof of age.
Pricing
Fee for Guests: NONE
- Up to 2 guests (strict limit aside from above 2 yrs & under notice) are permitted entry at no additional charge*
- The Platinum Card® from American Express and Centurion® Card from American Express members may purchase a $50 USD day pass for any additional guests.
One Day Pass for non-cardholders: No longer available as of October 2, 2017.
* Guests must enter with a valid cardholder.
How to Get 4-6 People Into An Amex Centurion Lounge
Recent changes to the guest policy have certainly made it difficult for families of 4 or more to access a Centurion Lounge.
As mentioned above, the guest policy for Platinum Cardmembers currently allows access for the cardholder and up to two guests. Each guest thereafter is $50 (aside from children aged 2y/o and under, starting 3/22/19).
So, if you’re a family of 4 with only one Platinum cardholder, you will pay $50; families of 5 will pay $100; 6 will pay $150 and so on.
‘With only one Platinum cardholder’, is the key phrase here.
The solution? Adding an authorized cardholder to your Platinum Card.
American Express charges a fee of $175 to issue an additional Platinum Card to up to three authorized cardholders. In most cases, if you’re a larger family and your travels involve your partner and children, it makes sense to add your partner as an authorized cardholder in order to gain additional guest access.
Those who don’t travel with a partner but still travel with children should note that American Express sets the age limit for authorized cardholders at 13 y/o. Therefore, if you have a teenager or an adult child you often travel with, it may be worth adding them as an authorized cardholder.
Does Adding an Authorized Cardholder Make Sense for My Family?
Adding an authorized user/cardholder makes sense for you if your:
- family of 4 would access a Centurion Lounge 4+ times
- family of 5 would access a Centurion Lounge 2+ times
- family of 6 would access a Centurion Lounge 1 time
*Keep in mind this is considering your children are over the age of 2.
What Else Should I Consider?
Adding a cardholder to your account is not a decision that should be made lightly as their card is subject to the same terms/agreement your card is subject to.
This means American Express holds you responsible for all of the purchases made by the authorized cardholder and they reserve the right to report any authorized cardholder’s use of your account to credit reporting agencies, among other agreed upon terms and conditions.
If you’re adding an authorized cardholder to your account, you’ll want to be sure they’re acting responsibly.
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Can I use the Centurion Club while traveling using my flight benefits with a confirmed seat? I’m a United Airlines employee and AX Platinum card holder. I spend well over $25k per year on my card as well as pay the $500 annual fee.
Hi Christina,
As long as you have a same day boarding pass, you can access the Centurion lounge. If you forget your Platinum card at home, you can have them look it up via the last 4 of your SSN and some verification questions. They do not care which airlines you fly with. I’ve personally flown on Spirit, and literally nobody bats an eye. That’s the great thing about not being associated with a specific airline! Thanks for reading!
We’re a family of 5. There’s really no point of this lounge if we can’t all go in, right? Because, there is no way we’re paying an extra $100 for our 8 and 10 yr olds.
Hi Donna, unfortunately when Amex tightened their restrictions in 2017 in attempts to battle overcrowding issues they imposed the strict 2 guest limit for those with a Platinum Card.
In March of this year, they’re updating those restrictions to state “We will admit children under 2 years of age free of charge, provided an accompanying parent or guardian is able to produce a “lap infant” boarding pass or proof of age.” Unfortunately, this won’t apply to your 8 & 10 yr old children.
However, there is an alternative to this which you could be interested in depending on how often you would want to utilize the lounge. If you plan to use the lounge more than once a year, it may be worth paying a $175 fee (current at the time of answering this comment) for another member of your family (limited to individuals 13 yrs & older) to get an “Authorized User” card. This fee actually covers up to three additional cards.
Again, if you travel fairly often and will use a centurion lounge two or more times, it may be worth adding your wife as an authorized user for the $175 fee as she will then also be allowed 2 guests, which means as a family of 5 you should be taken care of. Hope this helps!!!