Lounge Review: American Express The Centurion Lounge – ATL – LoungeReview.com (2024)

Courtesy of American Express

Courtesy of American Express

Courtesy of American Express

: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

Food:

• Complimentary snacks
• Complimentary cold buffet
• Complimentary hot buffet

Drinks:

• Complimentary soft drinks
• Complimentary full bar

Other amenities:

Opened in February 2024, the Centurion Lounge by American Express at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a retreat for Amex Platinum and Centurion card holders, as well as Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card holders.

Located in Concourse E, near gate E11, the Centurion Lounge is a welcome new entrant to the lounge scene, which provides a welcome alternative to Delta’s nine Sky Clubs and the few other lounges. All concourses at ATL are connected airside, so passengers are welcome to visit the Centurion Lounge regardless of their destination. However, Concourse E can be a long train ride from Concourses A, B, and T, so travelers are advised to plan accordingly.

American Express The Centurion Lounge ATL design

At nearly 26,000 square feet, the club is the largest Centurion Lounge outpost worldwide, and an impressive 11,000 square feet larger than the flagship, bi-level Centurion Lounge JFK. The Atlanta outpost boasts three outdoor terraces (a first within the Centurion Lounge network), two bars, a dramatic 3,850 square foot light sculpture evoking a forest canopy, a 50-year-old olive tree, and an eye-catching 60-foot mural. The decor also incorporates numerous components of the Centurion Lounge lineage’s DNA, such as the card issuer’s signature memorabilia, motifs, patterns, finishes, and furnishings.

Guests have their choice of plush couches, cube chairs, solo seats, or dining tables and booths. There is also plenty of tabletop seating by the windows, with front-row views of the tarmac. Power outlets and USB ports are located at arm’s length.

The central area aside, the two outdoor terraces are the most distinctive features of the club. Equipped with both heaters and fans for year-round comfort, the spaces are outfitted with greenery, comfortable seating, and easy access to the bar. The main deck features panoramic views of the airfield, while the second exterior space is enclosed.

Centurion “Black Card” holders have access to a third, secluded outdoor terrace, as well as a private relaxation room with a small self-service bar.

American Express The Centurion Lounge ATL amenities

The American Express Centurion Lounge at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport features an excellent line-up of amenities. The culinary offerings are crafted by Chef Deborah VanTrece, a former flight attendant and the owner of three Atlanta restaurants. Highlights of the menu include black eyed pea biryani, Za’atar grilled chicken thighs with green tomato chimichurri, and “twisted soul” salad with strawberry peppercorn vinaigrette.Guests will also find a variety of snacks and treats, gluten free and vegan options, smoothies, and immunity booster juice shots.

The main bar serves a wide selection of beers, wines, and co*cktails curated by mixologist Jim Meehan. In addition, the Centurion Lounge Atlanta features the first American Express Whiskey Bar. Dubbed “The Reserve by American Express”, the indoor-outdoor space boasts a selection of over 20 classic and new American whiskeys, served in an alluring space decked with dark tones and leather furnishings. All beverages are complimentary.

The Centurion Lounge ATL also features spacious bathrooms, along with three shower suites stocked with L’Occitane amenities. Considering the dimensions of the lounge and its location near international departure gates, three shower suites are unlikely to be sufficient at peak times. We expect a waitlist to be the norm.

Other amenities include four private phone booths, a multi-purpose room that can serve as a VIP space or as a family room, fast Wi-Fi, and a printer/copier.

American Express The Centurion Lounge ATL bottom line

The arrival of the Centurion Lounge is bound to shake up the lounge scene at Atlanta airport. The club boasts three year-round outdoor spaces, two bars including a whiskey bar, a generous hot buffet, and three shower suites, and is well worth the trek to Concourse E, though it’s likely to be busy, if not crowded, like most Centurion Lounges.

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• American Express Centurion® Card holders (+2 guests or immediate family)
• American Express Platinum Card® holders within 3 hours of departure of their first flight, and at any connection points (no access at final destination.) (See notes below for guest policy.)
• Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card holders departing on a flight operated by Delta, within 3 hours of departure of their first flight, and at any connection points (no access at final destination.) No guests allowed.
• Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card holders departing on a flight operated by Delta, within 3 hours of departure and at connection points (no access at final destination.) No guests allowed.

• Access requires confirmed travel plans. Standby boarding passes are not eligible.
• American Express Platinum Card® holders may not bring guests on a complimentary basis but can may purchase access for guests for $50 per adult and $30 per child (ages 2-17, proof of age required.)
• American Express Platinum Card® holders who spend$75,000 or more on eligible purchases during a calendar year receive complimentary guest access for up to two guests per visit for the current calendar year, the next year, and through January of the following year.