Off to the side, you'll find the glass-enclosed children's playroom, the perfect setting to keep your children occupied with fun toys and an advanced gaming system. For children who are especially gifted at pattern recognition, the back wall may be a intriguing diversion, with its smorgasbord of patterns in the form of shapes and colors.
Also in the main room, you'll find several additional Centurion trademarks: wall displays with vintage luggage and classic books, as well as the communal, single slab wooden work table with rustic old-world charm. Similar to Plaza Premium Lounge and their chandeliers, these are some of the defining features that acknowledge that you are, in fact, in the Centurion Lounge. Bathrooms and a private shower are also available for your convenience.
The Centurion Lounge has gone out of its way to honor local legends, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the portraits of the two of the more prominent and iconic Hollywood stars of our time: the late Robin Williams, one of the leaders of San Francisco's comedy renaissance, and Oakland-native Clint Eastwood, an enduring cultural icon of masculinity. You'll find Robin Williams' portrait in the relaxation area just above three flattened beige lounge chairs with red pillows.
These, by the way, are ideal if you want to take a quick nap to recharge your batteries. Speaking of local legends, perhaps the most iconic is Apple founder Steve Jobs. You'll find his portrait hanging in the Macintosh business center, with brand new internet terminals and a printer. To celebrate and commemorate the rich culinary traditions of the San Francisco Bay Area, American Express has brought on board three of the most prominent food and beverage experts to source the wines, signature cocktails, and gourmet foods.
We'll discuss the beverages later, but first, let's get started with the rich culinary wonders on hand. The lounge's restaurant will offer sit down as well as self-serve options throughout the day.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch, afternoon snack - you name it. Here's a sample of some of the appetizers, entrees, and desserts that head chef Daniel Patterson has brought to this lounge subject to change :. Upon entering the lounge, the receptionist at the front will present you with a ticket containing a scannable bar code. Be sure to hold on to this token, as you'll find it helpful when you go looking for your fix of the Bay Area's top wineries.
Each of these tickets is good for five one-ounce pours from the WineEmotion dispenser system. In order to gain access to your complimentary glasses of wine, simply scan your barcode to activate the machine. Then, push the button to dispense your choice of wine straight from the bottle to your glass in seconds flat. As the wine director of the Centurion Lounge and one of the world's foremost experts on wine, Giglio's commentary has been featured in a plethora of notable publications, including Food and Wine magazine.
To end our journey on a high note in high spirits, let's move on over to the full bar, where you'll have the chance to imbibe in local beers and locally inspired cocktails. The cocktails are locally inspired and designed by the renowned French bulldog whisperer and master of mixography himself, Jim Meehan.
Here's a sample of some of the cocktails that you'll be able to order:. All in all, we're confident that you'll come away impressed, astonished even, with the Centurion Lounge at SFO. We cannot emphasize how excellent the food and beverages on hand are; these offerings combine to create one of the most impressive lounges that we've encountered.
If you're looking for an excellent airport lounge that provides incredible value, a tremendous breadth of amenities, Michelin standard culinary delights, award-winning Napa Valley wines, cocktails from one of the world's premier mixologists, and last, but not least, a lounge that symbolizes and personifies one of the world's most prosperous and cosmopolitan regions, look no further than the American Express Centurion Lounge in San Francisco International Airport.
Accessibility: Readily accessible for United passengers and those flying from G gates of International Terminal. City or Airport.
Lounge Feature American Express. Updated 2 years ago. The Grand Entrance Once you reach the Apple Store-like glass box at the end of the terminal, you'll immediately notice the platinum-hued, carefully carved words "The Centurion". Qualifications For Entry This lounge, much like its brothers from the Centurion line, was specifically designed by American Express for the benefit of their premium customers. It's The Inside That Counts A name like the "Centurion Lounge" naturally creates high expectations, and with the abundance of high-quality amenities on-hand, it's clear that American Express has risen to the challenge.
The Centerpiece To start off, we'll briefly take a look at the main seating area. The Naptime Nook The Centurion Lounge has gone out of its way to honor local legends, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the portraits of the two of the more prominent and iconic Hollywood stars of our time: the late Robin Williams, one of the leaders of San Francisco's comedy renaissance, and Oakland-native Clint Eastwood, an enduring cultural icon of masculinity.
For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page. Centurion Lounges have become incredibly popular over the years by offering travelers uniquely designed airport spaces. Curated menus list locally inspired foods and a wide choice of beverages. The San Francisco outpost is no exception. It has some of the best beverage options in the entire portfolio. Read on to find out why. The hard-to-miss entrance spans two levels and is adorned with familiar Amex branding and colors.
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Cardmembers with other versions of the Platinum card i. This is the best strategy if you need to get a family larger than three into the Centurion Lounge. Related: How to get a family of 4 or more into an Amex Centurion Lounge. Platinum cardmembers only have access to Centurion lounges up to three hours before a departing flight.
When connecting through the airport, Platinum cardmembers must have an onward boarding pass to enter the lounge. After entering the vestibule, take the stairs or elevator to the upper level where the lounge is located.
The main relaxation area occupies the room to the right of the entrance. Six individual recliners offer additional privacy. Along the wall is an open business center with two iMac desktop computers and a printer. Unlike other lounges, there are no partitions in the relaxation area. The room you first encounter as you enter remained empty throughout my visit. There are about 10 seats around a TV, and more seating tucked behind the screen.
The two-top tables along the lounge perimeter turned out to be the best place to relax when it got crowded. Food and beverages are served in the main room. There are plenty of tables arranged in two- and four-top configurations. As a solo traveler, I often enjoy sitting at the bar, but no barstool was available from 6 a.
There are two reserved seating areas for Centurion cardmembers — one dining table and a loveseat in the relaxation room. When I visited early in the morning, the lounge got uncomfortably crowded. Fortunately, it got a bit quieter after the morning rush hour, but a steady stream of people continued to enter the lounge. Because of the open floor plan, conversations reverberated across the relaxation area. It was kept clean, but wait times were long. Amex could improve some basic amenities like adding more power outlets.
I had no trouble connecting to the password-protected Wi-Fi network. It was relatively fast at 20 Mbps download and 15 Mbps upload, but it could use a speed boost.
Centurion Lounge culinary offerings are a big step up from your average domestic airport lounge. However, Amex just announced that Chef Ravi Kapur will join as executive chef at this location. Continental breakfast yogurt and a fruit bar is available for the first 30 minutes of lounge opening. The full buffet comes out at a. All-day fare is served beginning at 11 a.
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