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We’ve compiled 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 also list hours of operation, square footage, the professional chef responsible for designing each lounge’s specific cuisine, and any available special amenities.
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, and copy services
Computer bar
Magazines and newspapers
If you’re wondering how to access Centurion Lounges, information on eligibility and pricing is listed at the bottom of the post.
In short, to access the Amex Centurion Lounges, you’ll need one of the following cards:
Intersection of Concourses D and E (near central atrium) Daily: 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Size: ~13,000 square feet Cuisine Designed By: James Beard semi-finalist Chef Gregory Collier
Bar area at DFW Centurion Lounge. Image Credit: Jarrod West
Terminal D on the mezzanine (opposite Gate D12) Daily: 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Size: ~12,500 square feet Cuisine Designed By: James Beard Award-winning Chef Dean Fearing
Enjoy the craft beer bar at the Denver Centurion Lounge. Image Credit: James Larounis
Concourse C (mezzanine level, near Gate C46) Daily: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Size: 14,650 square feet Cuisine Designed By: James Beard Foundation Award-winning Chef and local Colorado restauranteur Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Houston
The Centurion Lounge bar and dining area at IAH. Image Credit: American Express
Terminal D (via elevators near Gate D12) Daily: 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Size: ~8,500 square feet Cuisine Designed By: James Beard Award-winning Chef Justin Yu
Part of the lounge/seating area in The Centurion Lounge at LAS. Image Credit: American Express
Concourse D (opposite Gate D1) Daily: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Size: ~13,000 square feet Cuisine Designed By: James Beard Award-nominated Chef Kim Canteenwalla
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) [Scheduled To Open in 2023]
Image Credit: American Express
Concourse E Daily: TBD Size: ~26,000 square feet Cuisine Designed By: TBD
Specialty Amenities:
Modern bourbon bar
Outdoor terraces
Shower suite
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York
The Centurion Lounge JFK is the largest Centurion Lounge in the system, with 2 floors of seating, bars, and food stations. Image Credit: James Larounis
Terminal 4 (Level 4, just past TSA Security checkpoint to the left of the escalators) Daily: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Size: ~15,000 square feet (2 levels) Cuisine Designed By: Uruguayan-born Chef Ignacio Mattos
Select Amenities:
2 premium bars, 1850 (a Speakeasy), and a specialty coffee bar
Seating and dining section at the Centurion Lounge. Image Credit: Jarrod West for Upgraded Points
Terminal B (post-security, fourth floor) Sunday to Friday: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Size: ~10,000 square feet Cuisine Designed By: Zagat’s “Top 30 Under 30” Chef Cédric Vongerichten
Tom Bradley International Terminal (accessible to Terminals 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8) Daily: 6 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Size: 13,900+ square feet Cuisine Designed By: James Beard Outstanding Chef award winner Nancy Silverton
Specialty Amenities:
Custom visual wall installations
Enhanced tranquility area (with brightly-lit and dimly-lit quiet areas to help global travelers adjust to new time zones)
The Centurion Lounge Miami Airport. Image Credit: Juan Ruiz
Concourse D (near Gate D12, on the fourth floor) Daily: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Size: ~12,300 square feet Cuisine Designed By: James Beard Award-winning Chef Michelle Bernstein
Select Amenities:
Large flat-screen TVs
A second bar (dedicated to serving a selection of wines and beers)
The Centurion Lounge at PHL bar and dining area. Image Credit: American Express
Terminal A, West (near Gate A14) Daily: 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Size: ~6,300 Cuisine Designed By: 4-time James Beard Award-winning Israeli cuisine pioneer Chef Michael Solomonov
A new dining room area has been added to the SFO Centurion Lounge. Image Credit: James Larounis
Terminal 3, Concourse F (opposite Gates F1 and F2) Daily: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Size: ~8,200 square feet Cuisine Designed By: James Beard Award-nominated Chef Ravi Kapur
The lounge area and buffet at The Centurion Lounge, SEA. Image Credit: American Express
Central Terminal (mezzanine level) Daily: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Size: ~4,500 square feet Cuisine Designed By: N/A (this Centurion Lounge does not have a full kitchen)
Boarding pass with a 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 the best credit cards for lounge access.
Access Policies
All Centurion Lounges are “day of departure” lounges. Cardmembers with boarding passes for flights that have just landed will not be admitted, though those with layovers or connecting flights who produce proof of a connecting flight will be admitted.
Cardmembers will not be admitted more than 3 hours before the departure time on their same-day, confirmed boarding pass (this does not apply to connecting flights).
Children under 2 years old will be admitted free of charge if the accompanying parent/guardian can provide a “lap infant” boarding pass or proof of age.
Lounge Guest Policy
Amex Platinum card and Amex Business Platinum card members 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.
How To Get 4 to 6 People Into an Amex Centurion Lounge
Recent guest policy changes have made it difficult for families of 4 or more to access a Centurion Lounge.
Currently, if you’re a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children) with only 1 Amex Platinum cardholder, you will pay $110; families of 5 will pay $140; 6 will pay $170, and so on.
If you’re planning to visit a Centurion Lounge often, adding an authorized user to your Amex Platinum card could make sense to add an authorized user to your Amex Platinum card.
American Express charges a fee of $195 (rates & fees) per additional Amex Platinum card. In many cases, if you’re a larger family and your travels involve your partner and children, adding your partner as an authorized cardholder makes sense.
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 years old. 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 if your family would access a Centurion Lounge 4+ times. You’ll still have to pay for children over 2 to enter, but it will be cheaper for a second adult as an authorized user versus paying $50 per visit.
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 purchases made by the authorized cardholder and reserves 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.
Final Thoughts
While there are currently only 13 Centurion Lounges in the U.S., there are 3 more scheduled to open soon and 14 international locations.
If you’re a frequent traveler, signing up for a credit card like the Amex Platinum card can offer a ton of value. With the right card, you’ll have access to all of the Centurion Lounges, plus over 1,400 other lounges worldwide … and you’ll be able to relax and enjoy free food and drinks at the lounge instead of being stuck by the gate.
Be sure to check back to this guide before your next trip to get the most up-to-date information. We’ll continue to update this list as American Express adds new locations in the U.S. and abroad.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many American Express Centurion Lounges are there?
There are 13 Centurion Lounges in the U.S. and 14 in other cities around the world, including Hong Kong (HKG), London (LHR), Melbourne (MEL), and more. Lounges in Atlanta (ATL), Newark (EWR), and Washington, D.C. (DCA) are anticipated to open soon.
Is there an Amex Centurion Lounge at LAX?
Yes, LAX has an Amex Centurion Lounge.
Which airports have Amex Centurion Lounges?
The following airports have Amex Centurion Lounges:
Buenos Aires (EZE)
Charlotte (CLT)
Dallas Fort Worth (DFW)
Delhi (DEL)
Denver (DEN)
Hong Kong (HKG)
Houston (IAH)
Las Vegas (LAS)
London (LHR)
Los Angeles (LAX)
Melbourne (MEL)
Mexico City (MEX)
Miami (MIA)
Monterrey (MTY)
Mumbai (BOM)
New York (JFK)
New York (LGA)
Philadelphia (PHL)
Phoenix (PHX)
San Francisco (SFO)
São Paulo (GRU)
Seattle (SEA)
Stockholm (ARN)
Sydney (SYD)
The following airports have an Amex Centurion lounge scheduled to open in the coming months and years:
Atlanta (ATL)
Washington, D.C. (DCA)
Newark (EWR)
How can you visit an Amex Centurion Lounge?
The only way to access an Amex Centurion Lounge is by holding the Amex Platinum card, Amex Business Platinum card, Centurion card, Delta Reserve card (when flying Delta), or Delta Reserve Business card (when flying Delta).
Can you purchase a day pass to an Amex Centurion Lounge?
No, access to Amex Centurion Lounges is only available to cardholders of the Amex Platinum card, Amex Business Platinum card, Centurion card, Delta Reserve card (when flying Delta), or Delta Reserve Business card (when flying Delta).
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