Summary

  • Amex Centurion lounges offer luxury experiences worldwide, exclusive to select Amex Platinum cardholders.
  • New Centurion New York lounge promises unique amenities and daily gourmet meals by a Michelin-starred chef.
  • Amex lounges like LAS, LHR, SFO, and JFK offer unique experiences, including high-speed WiFi and premium cuisine.

Amex platinum cardholders enjoy access to Amex’s luxury Centurion Lounges nationwide and beyond. These lounges are open to US Platinum Card and US Business Platinum Card Members.

With 14 Centurion Lounges in the United States and another 11 internationally, it is impossible to list all the stunning lounges – like the all-new (and largest) Centurion Lounge in Atlanta. More Centurion Lounges are coming soon, and the amenities and cuisine are constantly changing and improving – if you’re eager to make the most of your Amex lounge access, here are five of the best Centurion lounges around the world to look out for on your travels.

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Centurion New York

Size: 15,000 square feet, spread across two floors

Location:

55th floor, One Vanderbilt, Midtown Manhattan

Terminal:

n/a

Gate number:

n/a

Amex is opening a brand-new exclusive club for its top card members in Midtown Manhattan – so not all of Amex’s luxury Centurion Lounges will be at airports. Dubbed “Centurion New York,” it will span the 55th floor of One Vanderbilt, offering stunning views over America’s largest city – including the Chrysler Building.

Centurion New York lounge

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Centurion New York will be open daily. The rooms are luxury-appointed and include the Gallery, the Salon, the Bar, and the Studio Bar. Guests enjoy gourmet meals where “each menu is uniquely crafted for its inspired spaces by Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud.”

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Las Vegas

Size: Expanded in 2020, increasing from nearly 9,000 square feet to over 13,400 square feet

Location:

Harry Reid International Airport (Las Vegas Airport)

Terminal:

Concourse D (accessible from Terminal 1 or Terminal 3 by the transit system)

Gate number:

opposite Gate D1

Las Vegas is one of America’s favorite weekend getaways and its top Sin City destination. Not only is the Strip full of glitz and glamor, but so too is the airport. LAS Centurion Lounge offers an oasis of tranquility with delectable buffet meals curated by James Beard Award-nominated chef Kim Cateenwalla (the owner of Honey Salt and Andiron Steak & Sea restaurants in Las Vegas).

Las Vegas Centurion Lounge

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LAS Centurion Lounge is open from 05:00 to 23:00 Guests can relax with high-speed WiFi, a semi-private workspace, and a well-appointed shower suite. It is the perfect place to wind up a luxury trip to the world’s most famous Sin City.

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London Heathrow

Size: Just over 7,000 feet

Location:

London Heathrow Airport

Terminal:

Terminal 3 Area A

Level:

Level 2

London’s Heathrow Airport is the world’s most connected airport and the leading gateway to Europe from North America. Amex’s LHR Centurion Lounge lives up to the style and elegance expected of London. Here, guests savor the international influence in London with exotic snacks like shakshuka, baklava, freekeh halloumi, and other foods hailing from the Middle East.

Heathrow Centurion Lounge

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LHR Centurion Lounge is located in Terminal 3 and is open from 05:30 to 19:00. The lounge offers a break from the typical hustle and bustle of Heathrow and is a retreat to settle down with premium cocktails and world-class cuisine. Select from a range of drink options, from 12-year-old whiskey to a full range of English teas.

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San Francisco

Size: 16,000 square feet

Location:

San Francisco International Airport

Terminal:

Terminal 3

Gates:

Adjacent to gates F1/F2

Amex’s SFO Centurion Lounge at the San Francisco Airport offers a taste of the Bay Area’s internationally acclaimed Napa Valley and Sonoma County. Guests indulge themselves with the West Coast wine wall with favorites like Sonoma chardonnay and Napa cabernet sauvignon.

San Francisco Centurion Lounge

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SFO Centurion Lounge is open from 05:00 to 23:00 and can be accessed post-security from Terminal 3, Terminal 2, or International Terminal G. The lounge comes with well-appointed shower suites and productive workspaces. The dishes are crafted by James Beard Award nominee chef Ravi Kapur. He is the co-owner of the critically acclaimed Liholiho Yacht Club, Louie’s Gen-Gen Room, and more in San Francisco’s lower Nob Hill neighborhood.

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New York JFK

Approximately 15,000 square feet over two floors

Location:

John F. Kennedy International Airport (NYC)

Terminal:

Terminal 4

Gates:

Just to the left after passing through the main security

New York City, such as it is, gets two Centurion Lounges on this list. Besides the new Centurion lounge in Midtown, JFK is home to the first two-story lounge in Centurion history. The lounge boasts an Equinox Body Lab with a full range of luxury therapies. New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport is the most internationally connected airport in the United States, with a Centurion lounge to match.

Meal at JFK Airport Centurion Lounge

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The JFK Centurion Lounge is open from 05:00 to 22:00 daily and boasts two premium bars (and a speakeasy). The speakeasy is a Prohibition-era bar called 1850, tucked away as a ‘hidden bar.’ Relax with specialty coffers at the bar and sample Irving Farm’s fresh-roasted New York Coffee (available in drip and espresso). The dining program is headed by the renowned NYC restaurateur Ignacio Mattos.

Which is your favorite Centurion lounge? Let us know your recommendations in the comments.

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