New lounges built within the last year in key airports around the United States, The Centurion Lounges are by far the best, with shower suites, conference rooms, business services, great WiFi, and premium treats with pedigree. More than the Fine Hotels and Resorts credit and upgrades, more than the double points on Uber rides, more than the VIP access to special events, I have loved taking advantage of the WiFi, the potato chips, the sautéed chicken in morel sauce, the Napa Valley sauvignon blanc, and the free glossy magazines in the lounges.īut because it took me a while to get a handle of all the lounge options available, I decided to detail the options, in order of awesomeness. (Reader, I spend a lot of time in airports.) Of the many American Express Platinum Card benefits I've grown to love in my first year as an American Express Platinum for a Year Ambassador, my favorite by far is the airport lounge access program. Fathom founder Pavia Rosati is an American Express Platinum for a Year Ambassador. This post was produced in partnership with American Express. While the offers mentioned above are accurate at the time of publication, they are subject to change at any time, and may have changed or may no longer be available.The Centurion Lounge in Miami. > Read more about how to get in and the international locations in AFAR’s Essential Guide to AmEx Centurion Lounges Admire original San Francisco–inspired paintings by Taiwanese American artist Tracie Cheng. Standout feature: This lounge doubled in size in 2022, now measuring an impressive 16,000 square feet. To drink: Sip a 2020 Oberon Red Merlot from Napa Valley plus a number of other wines featured at the dedicated Napa Valley winetasting area Local flavors: Savor heritage cuisine by James Beard Award–nominated chef Ravi Kapur with dishes that speak to his multi-cultural (Hawaiian, Chinese, Indian) roots and demonstrate why his Liholiho Yacht Club and Louie’s Gen-Gen Room are such big hits in San Francisco. Location: Terminal 3, Adjacent Gate F1/F2 this lounge is accessible airside only from Terminal 3 and from International Terminal G. San Francisco International Airport (SFO), California > Read more about the LAX Centurion LoungeĬourtesy of American Express / Brad Feinknopf Ogle trippy, kaleidoscopic works by Los Angeles–based muralist Danielle Garza, aka “Ellierex.” Standout features: Relax in the Sunrise and Moonrise rooms, designed to control light exposure and reduce jet lag. To drink: Maliblue Lagoon is a next-gen piña colada with Banks 5 Island Rum, coconut water, pineapple and lime juice, and blue curaçao. At lunch and dinner, load up on gem salad with fresh herbs and lemon vinaigrette. In the morning, get your fix of avocado toast, served on country bread with garlic mayonnaise, coriander, and lemon. Local flavors: Enjoy California cuisine by James Beard Outstanding Chef award winner, cookbook author, and restaurateur Nancy Silverton. There is no airside access from Terminal 1. Though TBIT mostly serves international passengers, it’s accessible airside to Terminals 4–8 by a terminal connector walkway and Terminals 2 and 3 by airside bus (drop-off point is Gate 146 at TBIT). Location: Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), California Work, relaxation, and dining spaces have all been thoughtfully designed, while some lounges have shower suites and others have spas offering complimentary treatments. At every outpost, noted mixologist Jim Meehan has engineered cocktails that speak to the host city while renowned wine authority Anthony Giglio has handpicked wines for the destination. To start, each Centurion Lounge features noteworthy food presentations created by local celebrity chefs. But unlike most airport lounges, these glam spaces will make you want to arrive a few hours before departure so you can linger as long as possible. Like most airport lounges, they promise electrical outlets aplenty, high-speed Wi-Fi, personal workspaces, large flat screen TVs, premium bars, and more. Visit to learn more.Ĭenturion Lounges are the signature airport lounges of American Express, free of charge to those with select premium American Express cards, including The Platinum Card® from American Express (annual fee $695, see rates and fees). Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Opinions expressed here are entirely those of the AFAR editorial team. Our coverage is independent and objective, and has not been reviewed, approved, or endorsed by any of these entities. Compensation may impact how an offer is presented. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. AFAR partners with and may receive a commission from card issuers.
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