Your Guide to Amex Centurion Lounges

Amex Centurion Lounges are sophisticated, relaxing spaces for Amex Platinum and Centurion credit card holders. Although there are only a few dozen lounges around the world, visitors can enjoy thoughtfully curated spaces where they can rest, get work done in peace, enjoy a fresh meal, or sip a craft beer or other beverage.

Here's a detailed guide to these American Express lounges, including which airports have them and what amenities you can expect.

What are Amex Centurion Lounges?

If you haven’t yet visited a Centurion Lounge, you could soon get your wish: American Express is constantly expanding its flagship network of premium airport lounges, starting with new locations in Atlanta, Washington, and Newark.

Expect contemporary architecture, impeccable decor, and a mouth-watering selection of complimentary food and drink, including drinks from the talented Anthony Giglio.

Centurion Lounge amenities

Every Centurion Lounge in the world offers six complimentary staples:

• Concierge services at the front desk
• Dedicated, personal, and/or semi-private workspaces
• TVs and a digital library of magazines and newspapers
• Fresh, seasonal meals and local specialties prepared by award-winning chefs
• High-speed wifi
• Premium drinks, and a handpicked wine selection by Anthony Giglio

Some locations also offer specialty services like luggage lockers, showers, spa treatments, and bookable conference, family, or multi-purpose rooms for an additional fee. You could even sample whiskey or wine at the odd tasting bar.

How to access an Amex Centurion Lounge

To access a Centurion Lounge, you’ll need three things: a piece of government-issued ID, a boarding pass for a same-day flight, and a qualifying premium credit card.

• American Express Platinum Card
• The Business Platinum Card from American Express
• The Centurion Card from American Express
• The Corporate Platinum Card from American Express

You can visit up to three hours before your flight departure or anytime before a connecting flight.

Unfortunately, supplementary cardholders don’t qualify for Centurion Lounge access, guest passes, or paid access.

Centurion Lounge guest policies

Besides enjoying unlimited lounge access, Canadian Platinum and Centurion credit cardholders may invite two guests per visit to join them for free. Guests must be travelling with the primary cardholder, and children under two are always free, provided you can show proof of age.

If your credit card was issued in the United States (or you have more than two travelling companions), you can purchase guest passes for $50 USD per adult and $30 USD per child.

Note that guest access policies vary internationally by location and are subject to change.

Centurion Lounge rules

Just as you would for a lounge at Toronto Pearson Airport, dress appropriately and save your smoke or vape breaks for an area outside the Centurion Lounge.

Here are six additional dos and don’ts to keep in mind.

• DO accompany children at all times
• DO keep your conduct family-friendly
• DO use headphones when watching or listening to something on screen

• DO NOT bring airport luggage carts into the lounge
• DO NOT bring outside food or drink in or out of the lounge unless medically necessary
• DO NOT sleep, lie on, or place your feet on the furniture

Amex Centurion Lounge locations

You can find Centurion Lounges by searching the network online, texting FINDALOUNGE to "86509," or visiting the “Membership” section of the American Express App.

There are a total of 25 lounges worldwide. The 15 US-based Centurion Lounges are:

At the time of writing, there's also a temporary location in San Francisco (SFO), and locations coming soon in Las Vegas(LAS-Sidecar), Salt Lake City (SLC), and Newark (EWR).

You won’t sacrifice comfort if you head overseas. The 11 international Centurion Lounges feature the same wine and cocktail selections, plus toiletries by Soapsmith and a signature atmosphere crafted by the olfactive company 12.29.

Here’s where to look and what you’ll find:

• Buenos Aires (EZE): A bright and contemporary hangout in Terminal B near Gate 15.
• Delhi (DEL): Open club seating in Terminal 3 near Gate 27 and 28.
• Hong Kong (HKG): A sleek, chic, and black-and-white lounge located in Terminal 1.
• London (LHR): Wood panelling and pop art adorn the walls of this glitzy hub in Terminal 3 Area A.
• Melbourne (MEL): Grab a bite to eat after heading down the escalator in Terminal 2.
• Mexico City (MEX): Enjoy the bright and playful ambiance in the lounge in Terminal 1 near Gate 8.
• Monterrey (MTY): Get a glimpse of the sky through the enormous skylights in the lounge in Terminal A near Gate 4.
• Mumbai (BOM): Relax into rich carpeting and warm wood accents 24/7 in Terminal 2’s Domestic Departures section.
• Sao Paulo (GRU): Follow signs for "VIP Lounges" in Terminal 3 to discover a bar suffused by soft pendant lights and anchored by stone flooring.
• Stockholm (ARN): You can find this softly-lit lounge in Terminal 5 between Piers E and F.
• Sydney (SYD): Once you’ve said your goodbyes, enjoy the bright bistro and open kitchen in Terminal 1 near Gates 50 – 63.

Centurion Lounge alternatives

Centurion Lounges have a lot going for them, but it doesn’t hurt to compare them to the competition.

Amex Centurion Lounge vs. other lounge systems

The Amex Global Lounge Collection gives access to over 1,400 lounges in 500 airports and 140 countries around the world.

Let’s see how it compares with Priority Pass, DragonPass, Plaza Premium, and Maple Leaf Lounges:

If you’re the primary cardholder (and not a Gold or Green supplementary cardholder on a Platinum Card account), you can visit the above lounges as many times as you want for free. The same goes for additional Partner Lounges like Aspire Lounges, Lufthansa lounges, and Virgin Clubhouses, though they may have additional requirements.

FAQ

How many Amex Centurion lounges are there?

Currently, there are 14 Amex Centurion lounges in the U.S., plus one temporary location and three more opening soon. There are also 11 international locations, including London Heathrow, Buenos Aires (EZE), and Sydney International Airport.

Which Amex gets you into the Centurion lounge?

Centurion Lounges are reserved for travellers with an American Express Business Platinum, Corporate Platinum, Platinum, or Centurion credit card. To enter, you'll need to show your credit card, a piece of government-issued ID, and a same-day boarding pass.

Is everything free in the Centurion Lounge?

Generally, the food and services available in Centurion Lounges are free. For example, you’ll get free concierge help, chef-created meals, signature cocktails, craft beer, fast wifi, private workspaces, newspapers and magazines, access to showers, and more.

Which is the largest Centurion Lounge?

The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Centurion Lounge is currently the largest lounge in this network of Amex spaces. It’s a generous 26,000 sq. feet, giving passengers plenty of space to relax and unwind between flights.