Amex Centurion Lounge Monterrey MTY Terminal A Review [2023]

The Monterrey, Mexico (MTY) American Express Centurion Lounge at Terminal A [Location, Hours, Amenities]

- Updated: May 28, 2023, 11:43am CDT|

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American Express operates many Centurion Lounges worldwide, with over 40 locations from which to choose. Each of these lounges offers a varying level of amenities and services, but in general, it is an upper-end lounge with complimentary Wi-Fi and beverages, as well as areas to work and relax.

In this post, we’ll be looking at the American Express Centurion Lounge at Terminal A at General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) in Monterrey, Mexico, one of several American Express lounges located in Mexico. We’ll look at how to access the lounge, where the lounge is located and its operating hours, and what amenities are offered in the lounge.

Table of contents

How To Access the Centurion Lounge Monterrey
- Lounge Guest Policy
Lounge Location
Operating Hours
Lounge Amenities
Food and Beverage
Restrooms
Wi-Fi
Televisions and Entertainment
Final Thoughts

Table of Contents

How To Access the Centurion Lounge Monterrey
- Lounge Guest Policy
Lounge Location
Operating Hours
Lounge Amenities
Food and Beverage
Restrooms
Wi-Fi
Televisions and Entertainment
Final Thoughts

How To Access the Centurion Lounge Monterrey

To access the lounge, you need one of American Express’s premium credit cards. These include complimentary access to all Centurion or American Express lounges throughout the world:

The Platinum Card® from American Express
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
Centurion® Card from American Express
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card (when you book your Delta flight with your Delta Reserve card)
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card (when you book your Delta flight with your Delta Reserve Business card)

You’ll present one of these cards, along with your boarding pass and identification to the check-in agent as you enter the Lounge.

There are a few rules you should be aware of when using this Centurion Lounge:

You must have a same-day, confirmed seating assignment and boarding pass for a flight departing Monterrey. You technically cannot be flying standby or non-revenue since these don’t include confirmed seat assignments.
You can only enter within 3 hours of departure. If you arrive more than 3 hours before the flight, you can be refused entry. It’s worth noting that this lounge is nothing worth arriving more than 3 hours before departure for, so you shouldn’t have to worry about violating this rule.
You cannot enter the lounge upon arrival. Since this lounge is within the domestic terminal, if you’re arriving on a domestic flight, you can’t use the lounge at that time. It’s only for departing passengers only.

Lounge Guest Policy

Amex Platinum card and Amex Business Platinum cardmembers may enter with up to 2 complimentary guests if they have spent $75,000 in eligible purchases in a calendar year. Otherwise, a guest day pass can be purchased for $50 per adult or $30 per child between the ages of 2 and 17.
Centurion cardmembers may enter with up to 2 guests or immediate family (spouse or domestic partner, and children under 18) at no additional charge.
Delta Reserve cardholders may bring up to 2 guests at a per-visit rate of $50 per person, per location.
Amex Platinum card, Amex Business Platinum card, and Centurion cardmembers may purchase a day pass for any additional guests for $50.

Amex Centurion Club Monterrey Buffet — The Amex Centurion Lounge in Monterrey is a good place to relax prior to your flight. Monterrey is a smaller airport, so to have a lounge to visit is a great feature! Image Credit: David Hernandez via Foursquare

Lounge Location

The lounge is located in Terminal A, past security, near gate 4. American Express further describes the lounge as “in the blue building with red columns.” There is a separate Centurion Lounge located in Terminal B.

Operating Hours

The lounge is open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., which is perfect for those flying out early or late.

Lounge Amenities

This lounge features:

Complimentary light snacks and meals for a fee
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Televisions, newspapers, and magazines
Wi-Fi

Food and Beverage

This lounge is different than some other American Express lounges since there is a charge for food. There are several light bites you can grab for free, such as snacks and a few warm options from the small buffet, but if you want anything more substantive, you’ll need to pay.

Here is what you can typically expect to be able to order in the lounge for breakfast, though your food offerings may differ upon arrival:

Papaya, berries, and yogurt
Scrambled eggs, Rancheros eggs, and egg tortillas
Mexican specialties such as chilaquiles and molletes
French toast and pancakes

Here is what you may be able to choose from for lunch and dinner:

Made-to-order pizzas
Sandwiches, salads, and soups
Light Mexican fare such as quesadillas

Prices tend to be quite reasonable — around $5 to $10 per entree — and you’ll want to consider bringing cash to tip at the end of your meal.

Well drinks are complimentary and are served at the bar. There is a menu on-site which offers the prices of the more expensive premium options.

Amex Centurion Club Monterrey Wine — The Amex Centurion Lounge in Monterrey offers complimentary well drinks and some for purchase. Image Credit: David Hernandez via Foursquare

Bottom Line: While beverages and light snacks are complimentary, meals are not, so you will need to pay for all hot food ordered.

Restrooms

This lounge does feature a clean set of restrooms, but there are no spa facilities on-site, unlike other larger American Express lounges.

Wi-Fi

The lounge features high-speed Wi-Fi, which is reported by others to be hit or miss as to whether it is fast enough for larger downloads. In anticipation of this, you may want to download any larger files before arriving at the lounge.

Bottom Line: Wi-Fi is slow, so you may want to consider using your phone or a personal hotspot for faster service.

Televisions and Entertainment

The lounge offers a few televisions broadcasting international news stations, though these may be in Spanish, so if you’re an English speaker, you may want to bring your own entertainment. There are a few racks of magazines and newspapers for your enjoyment, too.

Final Thoughts

The American Express Centurion Lounge in Monterrey, Mexico is small and has limited amenities, however, it is one of the few places to relax before flights at Monterrey airport.

It’s definitely a better option than waiting in the terminal, so if you have one of American Express’ premium credit cards, it’s certainly worth stopping in if you arrive at the airport before your flight.

The information regarding the Centurion® Card from American Express was independently collected by Upgraded Points and was not provided nor reviewed by the issuer.

Frequently asked questions

Are drinks free at Centurion Lounge?

Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are complimentary at Centurion Lounges worldwide. In some lounges, these are self-serve, while in other lounges there is a staffed bartender.

At the American Express Centurion Lounge in Monterrey, there is a menu on-site which offers the prices of the more expensive premium options.

How do you get a black American Express card?

To receive a Centurion card, you need to have a minimum, undisclosed, spending amount each year on American Express cards, traditionally in the several hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. If you meet this qualification, American Express will reach out to you regarding the "black" American Express card. There is no public way to directly apply for the card.

How many Centurion Lounges are at Monterrey airport?

There are 2 Centurion Lounges at General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) in Monterrey. One is at Terminal A inside Security (departure level, near gate 4). The other is at Terminal B (departure level, near the food court in front of gate 4, next to Starbucks).

Is Amex Centurion Lounge free?

To access the lounge, you need one of American Express's premium credit cards. These include complimentary access to all Centurion or American Express lounges throughout the world:

The Platinum Card® from American Express
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
Centurion® Card from American Express
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card (when flying Delta)
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card (when flying Delta)

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Timothy Novak April 12, 2023

And apparently no bueno if you have a Delta Platinum card. Just tied. Needs to be an AeroMex Platinum card.

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The Monterrey, Mexico (MTY) American Express Centurion Lounge at Terminal A [Location, Hours, Amenities]