My Top 10 American Express Centurion Lounges

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This is my home airport, so I wish this lounge was better.

• Inconvenient location in the airport
• Food hasn’t been great every time I’m here
• Enough space, but not the best seating options

This Centurion Lounge is directly next to an Escape Lounge, so I might try that next time.

A very popular lounge for connecting to international destinations.

• Bad location in the airport, unless your flight is departing from terminal 4
• Plenty of seats, but feels cramped
• Good espresso martinis

Last time I visited, airport security took almost an hour with Clear + TSA PreCheck. Probably don’t try to visit if your departing flight is not in terminal 4.

The first international Centurion Lounge mention on this list.

• Decent food and bar
• Not a huge space, but great view of a few airplanes

My wife and I almost missed our plane on Cathay Pacific to Taipei, Taiwan because we didn’t realize our gate was a 20 minute walk from the lounge.

I’ve only visited one time, but I had a long wait to enter.

• Good location in airport. Terminal D close to the Skylink train
• Food was below my expectations, but still ok

I tried to visit the Capital One Lounge, but the wait time was 45 minutes, where the wait time for the Centurion Lounge was 30 minutes.

My highest rated international lounge, but I’ve only been to two.

• I enjoyed ordering my meal and having it brought to my table
• From the American Express website, it appears you are entitled to 1 complimentary guest

This lounge looks to be updated since I visited, so it may be higher on my list if I return.

I’d love to visit again.

• Awkward entrance with people crowding the elevator waiting to leave lounge
• Area away from the main section was quiet and comfortable

Seems like a far walk from other gates, so make sure to leave a little early.

One of my more frequented lounges.

• Close to train for connecting flights in other area of airport
• Plenty of seating
• Food is average, sometimes better

Last time I was there they were very strict about only giving out 1 alcoholic drink per person at a time, which led to a large line at the bar.

Maybe my most visited Centurion Lounge

• Long walk from lounge to many domestic departures
• I’ve never had to wait in line to enter this lounge
• 2nd bar is open when busy

My wife is sad they’ve removed the complimentary massage, but this was to create more seating.

I want to fly out of San Francisco more often

• The further away from the food, the quieter the lounge becomes
• Food was great

I had an 8 hour layover, but I didn’t mind sitting in this lounge all day.

Renovated lounge is way better than the old lounge.

• Food is usually amazing
• Centrally located in airport
• Often has a wait to get in, but it’s worth it

My wife always asks if we can have a layover in Seattle on our way to Asia.