Amex Centurion Lounges: Locations, Amenities, Credit Cards, Hours for 2024

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While American Express offers cardholders a variety of travel-related benefits, the top perk may be access to its Centurion Lounges. An available benefit on only a few premium cards, Centurion Lounges are in a class of their own. Benefits include seasonally-inspired dining options from local chefs, premium alcoholic beverages, high-speed WiFi, member professional services, and semi-private workplaces. Some lounges even include spa services, conference rooms, shower suites, and wine tasting areas! Benefits are complimentary to cardholders and guests.

Those holding the following American Express cards may access Centurion Lounges: The Platinum Card® from American Express, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, and the Centurion Card from American Express (invite only).

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The following co-branded American Express cards also include Centurion Lounge access when flying Delta Air Lines: Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card and the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card. Authorized users of those cards also have access.

See our full guide on the best credit cards for airport lounge access.

This guide will provide further details about accessing Centurion Lounges in addition to a list of locations around the world.

Who Can Access Centurion Lounges?

As detailed above, only select Amex Platinum, Centurion, and Delta SkyMiles cardholders can access the lounges. Amex Platinum cardholders may access lounges no more than three hours before departure time. Delta SkyMiles cardholders may access lounges no more than three hours before departure time for a Delta-operated or Delta-marketed flight. Eligible cardholders may not access lounges after landing. Those with a connecting flight at the same airport may access the lounges.

You cannot purchase an annual membership or day-pass even if you have another American Express card. Only eligible cardholders, authorized users, and their guests have access.

What Do I Need to Bring to Gain Access?

You must show the lounge agent your eligible credit card, a valid form of ID, and boarding pass. The name on your ID must match the name on your credit card. Your boarding pass must show a confirmed seat or zone for that day. Those traveling on standby cannot access the lounges.

Authorized User Fees

Adding authorized users to Centurion Lounge-eligible cards is not cheap, but it may make sense for you. As previously stated, authorized users of eligible cards may enter lounges. For example, the $695-annual fee Amex Platinum Card has a $175 authorized user fee (See Rates & Fees) for up to 3 cards. Each authorized user can enter lounges as well as pay to bring guests.

Can I Bring Children? What About Other Guests?

Children under the age of 2 may enter lounges for free. You must be able to provide proof of age or a lap infant boarding pass. Access for guests older than the age of two varies by card. Please note, the Card Member must always be present.

• Platinum: Each adult guest is $50. It is $30 per child between 2 and 17. This fee is waived if the cardholder spends at least $75,000 in a calendar year. In other words, spending $75,000 from January 1 through December 31 in 2024 will get you free guest access.
• Centurion: First two guests or immediate family at no charge. Immediate family is defined as spouse, domestic partner, or kids under 18. Each additional guest is $50.
• Delta SkyMiles: Two guests at $50 per person.

Guest access is per person, per day.

Airports With Centurion Lounges

Here is a list of current Centurion Lounges as of September, 2022.

United States Lounges:

• Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
• Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
• Denver International Airport (DEN)
• Houston – IAH/Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH)
• Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS)
• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
• Miami International Airport (MIA)
• New York – John F Kennedy International (JFK)
• New York – LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
• Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
• Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
• San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
• Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) will open lounges in late 2022 and 2023, respectively.

International Lounges

• Buenos Aires – Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE)
• Delhi – Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
• Hong Kong International (HKG) – Currently Closed
• London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
• Melbourne Airport (MEL)
• Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
• Monterrey- General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY)
• Mumbai – Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
• Sao Paulo -Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
• Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
• Sydney Airport (SYD)

Before taking a deeper look into each lounge, here are the benefits you will receive at every location.

• Professional Member Services and Assistance
• Seasonally-Inspired Food from Local Chefs
• Premium Liquor and Wine
• Semi-Private Work or Relaxation Spaces
• TVs and Digital Reading (Newspapers and Magazines)
• Fast Wi-Fi

In addition to those benefits, some lounges offer more. Here is everything you need to know about the most popular lounges. Please note, this list is accurate as of September, 2022. Each lounge’s hours, food menu, drink menu, and featured amenities are subject to change.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

• Location: Concourses D & E, mezzanine level
• Hours: 7 am – 8 pm
• Cuisine: Southern flare from local North Carolinian Chef Gregory Collier. Continental and hot breakfasts are served in the morning, while lunch and dinner are served until 8 pm.
• Beverages: Locally inspired cocktails are available, including the Kitty Hawk.
• Featured Amenities: Premium bar, family room, personal workspaces, and the ability to print, fax, and make copies.

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

• Location: Terminal D (across from Gate D12)
• Hours: 5:30 am – 9 pm
• Cuisine: Texas-inspired dishes from Chef Dean Fearing, who is known as one of the originators of Southwestern cuisine. Continental and hot breakfasts are served in the morning, while lunch and dinner are served until 8 pm.
• Beverages: Locally inspired cocktails are available, including the Tex Mex.
• Featured Amenities: Spa, conference space, family room, and premium bar.

Denver International Airport (DEN)

• Location: On the Mezzanine Level in Concourse C (right past Gate C46). It is located post-security and passengers must take a train to reach Concourse C
• Hours: 5 am – 9 pm
• Cuisine: Northern Italy-inspired flare from local Coloradan Chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson. Continental and hot breakfasts are served in the morning, while lunch and dinner are served until 9 pm.
• Beverages: Locally inspired cocktails are available, including the Rocky Fence.
• Featured Amenities: Live-action station, dining space, dedicated work area, family room, craft beer bar.

Hong Kong International (HKG) (currently closed)

• Location: In Terminal 1 on Level 7. It can be found just before Gate 60.
• Hours: Currently closed.
• Cuisine: Locally inspired Hong Kong menu. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert are all available.
• Beverages: Locally inspired cocktails are available, including the Soycar.
• Featured Amenities: Premium bar, dedicated work areas, and phone room.

IAH/Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH)

• Location: Terminal D (it is accessed via an elevator in the Duty-Free Shop near Gate D6
• Hours: 6 am – 8 pm
• Cuisine: Local Houstonian Chef Justin Yu designed the cuisine. Continental and hot breakfasts are served in the morning, while lunch and dinner are served until 7:45 pm.
• Beverages: Locally inspired cocktails are available, including the Desert Oasis.
• Featured Amenities: Tranquility area, family room, dedicated work area, and premium bar.

Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS)

• Location: Concourse D (opposite Gate D1). Concourse D is accessible via the transit system from Terminal 1 or 3.
• Hours: 5 am – 9 pm
• Cuisine: Chef Kim Canteenwalla’s menu includes a variety of locally sourced ingredients for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which is served until 8:30 pm.
• Beverages: Locally inspired cocktails are available, including the Blue Door.
• Featured Amenities: Family room, semi-private workspaces, conference room, and premium bar.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

• Location: Terminal 3, Area A on the first floor after security. You can find it by taking elevators near the Flight Connections access point.
• Hours: 5:30 am – 9 pm
• Cuisine: Chef Assaf Granit offers a selection of Middle Eastern fusion. A hot breakfast is served in the morning. Lunch and dinner are served until 8:45 pm.
• Beverages: A variety of locally inspired cocktails are available, including Hair of the Frog and Wayne’s Collins.
• Featured Amenities: Specialty tea cart, private showers, and a private wellness room.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

• Location: Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT). Go to the Great Hall and take the elevator to Level 2.
• Hours: 6 am – 7:30 pm
• Cuisine: Chef Nancy Silverton designed the cuisine. Dinner is available until 7:15 pm.
• Beverages: Locally inspired cocktails are available.
• Featured Amenities: Spa, personal workspaces, and a family room.

Miami International Airport (MIA)

• Location: Concourse D (close to Gate D12). It can be found on the 4th floor.
• Hours: 5 am – 10 pm
• Cuisine: Miami-inspired food from Miamian Chef Michelle Bernstein. Continental and hot breakfasts are served in the morning, while lunch and dinner are served until 9 pm.
• Beverages: Locally inspired cocktails are available, including the Collins Avenue Collins.
• Featured Amenities: Spa, premium bar, family room, and semi-private workplaces.

New York – John F Kennedy International (JFK)

• Location: Terminal 4 past the TSA checkpoints.
• Hours: 6 am – 9 pm
• Cuisine: New York-inspired cuisine by Chef Ignacio Mattos. Continental and hot breakfasts are served in the morning, while lunch and dinner are served until 8:30 pm.
• Beverages: Locally inspired cocktails are available, including the Port in a Storm.
• Featured Amenities: Equinox body lab, speakeasy, premium bar, coffee bar, family room, dedicated work area, and more.

New York – LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

• Location: Terminal B on the 4th Floor (past security)
• Hours: 5 am – 9 pm and 5 am – 8 pm on Saturdays.
• Cuisine: Indonesian-inspired cuisine from Chef Cedric Vongerichten. Continental and hot breakfasts are served in the morning, while lunch and dinner are served until 8:30 pm Sunday through Friday and until 7:30 on Saturday.
• Beverages: Locally inspired cocktails are available, including the Lower East Cider.
• Featured Amenities: Premium bar.

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

• Location: Terminal A West (close to Gate A14)
• Hours: 5:30 am – 9 pm
• Cuisine: Israeli-inspired cuisine from Chef Michael Solomonov. Continental and hot breakfasts are served in the morning, while lunch and dinner are served until 8:30 pm.
• Beverages: Locally inspired cocktails are available, including the Liberty Bell Ringer and the Philadelphia Flyer Laird’s.
• Featured Amenities: Personal workspaces, premium bar, and phone room.

Further Reading: Philadelphia (PHL) American Express Centurion Lounge Review

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

• Location: Terminal 4 (across from Gate B22). The lounge is on the upper level.
• Hours: 7 am – 8 pm
• Cuisine: Southwestern cuisine designed by Chef Doug Robson. A hot breakfast is served in the morning, while lunch and dinner are served until 7:30 pm.
• Beverages: Locally inspired cocktails are available, including the Diamondback and U.F.O.
• Featured Amenities: Premium bar, workspaces, and the ability to print, fax, and copy.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

• Location: Terminal 3 or International Terminal G. It is adjacent to Gate F1/F2.
• Hours: 8 am – 6 pm
• Cuisine: California cuisine from Chef Ravi Kapur. A hot breakfast is served in the morning, while lunch and dinner are served until 6 pm. – Note: Grab and go only while the lounge is under maintenance starting 9/12/2022
• Beverages: Locally inspired cocktails are available, including the Hebridean Hello.
• Featured Amenities: Napa Valley wine tasting, open kitchen, premium bar, and family room.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

• Location: Central Terminal (Mezzanine Level)
• Hours: 5 am – 10 pm)
• Cuisine: Locally-inspired cuisine from Seattle. A hot breakfast is served in the morning from 5:30 am to 11:30 am, while lunch and dinner are served from 11:30 am to 9:30 pm.
• Beverages: Locally inspired cocktails are available, including the Capital Hill.
• Featured Amenities: Power stations, healthy snacks, and premium bar.

Special Benefits for Centurion Card Holders

The invitation-only Centurion Card from American Express offers cardholders an even better lounge experience. Cardholders enjoy reserved seating, premium drink upgrades, and guaranteed access despite heavy crowds. Additionally, Centurion cardholders may access the lounges at any time during the day they have access to the terminal and a boarding pass for that day. That means cardholders can even access lounges after landing. Platinum and Delta SkyMiles cardholders may access lounges no more than three hours before departure time only.

With a starting price of $15,000 and an annual fee of $5,000, the Centurion Card is a serious investment for most people. Regardless, the premium benefits are worth it for some.

Mobile Check-In Information

Start the check-in process before arriving at the airport with the American Express mobile app. After downloading the app, follow these instructions:

• Click “Find an Airport Lounge”
• Find the lounge you wish to visit and click “Confirm” to begin the check-in process.
• The app will generate a QR code. This code is valid for 30 minutes after confirming your check-in.
• Show the Centurion Lounge agent your QR code, ID, and boarding pass to gain entry.

Unless you are a Centurion cardholder, you will still be subject to capacity limits.

What Other Lounges Do I Have Access To As a Platinum Cardholder?

In addition to a growing list of Centurion Lounges, Platinum cardholders have access to The Global Lounge Collection. Each lounge is different and has unique amenities, and there are more than 1,400. Here is what the collection is compromised of.

• Air Space
• Centurion Lounges
• Delta Sky Club (when flying Delta)
• Escape Lounges
• Lufthansa
• Plaza Premium
• Priority Pass Lounges (enrollment required)

The Vacationer’s Final Thoughts

Centurion Lounges are a truly unique experience. With complimentary food and drinks as well as spa service at some locations, a few hours in a Centurion Lounge is a great way to unwind before a long flight. Compared to Priority Pass lounges (American Express cards no longer have access to Priority Pass restaurants), Centurion Lounges provide a consistently better experience. With Capital One Lounges and Chase Sapphire Lounges popping up, it will be interesting to see if American Express improves Centurion lounges even more.

As such, it is up to you whether or not a Platinum Card, Centurion Card, or Delta SkyMiles Card is worth it. Those cards are your only way in unless you are an authorized user or a guest of a cardholder. I believe it is worth it, but the real value comes if you are a frequent traveler with a lounge at your home airport.

Featured Image: Eric Jones of The Vacationer – Recent photo of the outside of the Centurion Lounge at the Philadelphia International Airport

Editorial Disclosure: Opinions, reviews, analyses & recommendations are the author’s alone, and have not been reviewed, endorsed or approved by any of these entities.

See rates and fees for the American Express cards listed: The Platinum Card® from American Express, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, and the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card.

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