Amex Centurion lounge locations and how to get in

  • Jason Stauffer

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    While most of the Centurion Lounges remain closed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, American Express recently announced that two lounges would reopen. So, we’re hopeful that more locations will continue to reopen in the coming months.

    In the meantime, we wanted to give you a rundown of the full list of Centurion Lounge locations and how you can access to these fantastic spaces (Hint: It’s all about having the right credit card). That way, you’ll be ready when you decide to start traveling again!

    Amex Centurion Lounge locations

    Airports with Centurion Lounges include:

    How to get into Centurion Lounges

    Amex Platinum cardholders  (personal or small business) get exclusive and complimentary access to Centurion Lounges. Upon entry, you must present a valid ID, boarding pass, showing same-day flight and your eligible Amex Platinum card.

    There are only a few cards that will give you access to Centurion Lounges:

    With one of these cards, you and two guests can access the lounge for free. You’ll have to pay $50 per person for a day pass to bring any additional guests, even if they’re an immediate family member.

    At Amex Centurion Lounges, you’ll enjoy delicious food and a relaxing atmosphere. Access is exclusively available to Amex Platinum cardholders! (Photo by Zach Griff)

    As an Amex Business Platinum cardholder, Million Mile Secrets team member Meghan has been to four AMEX Centurion Lounges. She’s consistently had pleasant experiences at the lounges during all times of the day and night. And she especially loves that just being a cardholder ends up saving her and her family money because she doesn’t have to pay for overpriced airport food and drinks.

    AMEX Centurion Lounges are known to be clean and comfortable. And because of several guest policy changes, you’re less likely to experience overcrowding at Centurion lounges, which many Million Mile Secrets readers have noted to be an issue at Priority Pass lounges.

    Centurion Lounge benefits

    For some AMEX Platinum cardholders, just the complimentary Centurion Lounge access alone can make the card worth keeping because of the lounge amenities like:

    Centurion Lounges have open-air kitchens with chefs preparing hot meals for guests. The menus are always changing, but here’s an example of the dinner that was available when MMS writer Keith last visited the lounge in Las Vegas:

    The Centurion Lounge in San Francisco even has an automated wine-tasting wall.  There is a sizeable self-serve drink station too, with an espresso machine and iced drinks.

    If you’re tired of paying for an overpriced beer or wine at the airport, then you’ll enjoy the premium bars at Centurion Lounges. (Photo by Jasmin Baron)

    Don’t forget about the long list of other Amex Platinum perks 

    The ongoing statement credits, valuable welcome bonuses, and transferable points are great perks of the Amex Platinum cards.

    The personal and small business versions of the Amex Platinum each come with:

    There are unique perks with each version of the card too!

    With the Amex Platinum card, you can: 

    And Amex Business Platinum cardholders get these exclusive benefits:

    The personal version of the Amex Platinum card has a $695 annual fee (See Rates & Fees), and the small business version has a $595 annual fee ($695 if application is received on or after 01/13/2022) (See Rates & Fees).  Neither annual fee is waived the first year. But the statement credits, lounge access, and valuable welcome bonuses can make paying the annual fee worth it!

    Bottom Line

    Amex Platinum and Amex Business Platinum cardholders get exclusive complimentary access to Centurion Lounges in 12 airports worldwide. With three new lounges opening up in the next few months.

    At these lounges, you can enjoy terrific perks, like tasty buffet-style meals and premium cocktails.  And cardholders can bring along two guests for free to experience the benefits too!

    What has your experience been with Centurion Lounges?  Let us know in the comments below!

    For rates and fees of the Amex Platinum Card, please click here.

    For rates and fees of the Amex Business Platinum Card, please click here.

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