A look at the main “dining room” area with the bar and hot/cold buffet in background (Photo: Chris McGinnis)
What is the most frequently searched term that leads people to TravelSkills.com? According to our stats, it’s “Centurion Lounge SFO.”
American Express has done a masterful job keeping a lid on the goings on on the mezzanine level of San Francisco International’s Terminal 3. All that will change in early November when the lounge opens.
Since it’s clear that inquiring minds want to know, here are some photos from my recent visit to the Centurion Lounge at Las Vegas McCarran. Based on what I’ve been able to see, and what I’ve heard from airport insiders, the SFO lounge is going to be very similar to this one. So consider this a sneak-peek! (SFO will be the fourth Centurion Lounge… others are at New York La Guardia and Dallas. There’s apparently one in the works for Miami.)
And before we get started with photos, here’s a link that explains who gets in. (Free for Amex Platinum and Centurion card holders. $50 fee for anyone else with any type of Amex Card.) See the screen grab at the bottom of this post for more details.
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A big blue door with a garden wall behind it is likely at SFO– you’ll see this from Gates 74 & 75, and upon entering, take a glass elevator up to the lounge (Photo: Chris McGinnis)
Warm, modern accents sustainable wood paneling, tables and floors (Photo: Chris McGinnis)
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A busy, social bar area where cocktails are complimentary (Photo: Chris McGinnis)
A robust meal offering including both hot and cold items, also complimentary (Photo: Chris McGinnis)
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Plenty of space to work, rest or people watch (Photo: Chris McGinnis)
I was at the LAS Centurion Lounge at lunchtime, and this Mediterranean style beef and lamb pie topped with a lemony yogurt sauce was on offer (Photo: Chris McGinnis)
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Do these privacy chairs look familiar? They are the same ones used by Virgin America at its LAX Loft lounge we covered last summer (Photo: Chris McGinnis)
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SFTed says
October 23, 2014 at 5:31 amNot much of a benefit for those of us flying out of SFO Terminals 1 or 2. Not a fan of United, so T3 Is never an option.
Chris McGinnis says
October 22, 2014 at 6:39 pmNope. Only pure platinum gets you in for free. You can pay $50 with the DL Amex, tho. — Chris
Sam says
October 22, 2014 at 6:20 pmSo, the Delta Platinum Amex card does not get you free admission? It would be nice in Vegas….