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American Express Centurian Lounge

4.7 (21 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Pardon the messy plate.  Salad with feta, pasta salad, roasted veggies rice and chicken
Steven C.

Chef Monique Woodland is by far the best! I had an opportunity to come here on 28 August and have breakfast, the menu was ok, but Chef made it so much better with her engagement and listening ear. For breakfast my only comment is the grits had wayyy to much over of an over powering onion taste. My son had a liver transplant at eight weeks old due to a metabolic condition, which does not allow him to have dairy. When I informed Chef Mo of his condition, she immediately sprang into action, looking for foods that were safe for him to eat during the breakfast hour. She offered to look into getting non-dairy options for breakfast, such as non-dairy yogurt and other breads that he could enjoy. I really appreciate her attention to detail and the fact that she went above and beyond, but only in trying to accommodate our dietary needs. She also went as far as helping us find a seat during the hectic morning rush. Fast-forward, I am again in the lounge, and OMG, the food is fantastic. The mushroom soup was phenomenal, although a bit loose and not as much of a bisque as I had thought, it was flavorful and well-balanced. The carrot soup with saffron was really a great surprise. It was spicy. It was balanced. It was thick and creamy. It was perfect. The chicken was, as usual, excellent, and the pasta salad was a great addition to the chicken. While the rice was a little hard for my liking, it was nicely seasoned, and the roasted vegetables were nicely done. Overall, the food temperature was not as hot as it could be, but I do allow the fact that it is on a buffet, and that may play part in having hot food on display. This was a 10 out of 10 visit.

Adam C.

The DCA Centurian Lounge is one of the better lounges. It has a rich decor and a decent food offering (provided you like chicken). Staff are friendly. I have not had some of the wait challenges at this lounge maybe because it is large. You can get some nicely mixed drinks and the bar is nice.

6/12/25 Another sitting area
Rebecca F.

This lounge has only been open for almost a year. It is spacious, chic, comfy & clean! Super friendly & welcoming reception staff especially at 5:30 in the morning lol. Before 6:00am they serve a continental breakfast of fruit & pastries but at 6:00am the hot stuff comes out. I got a delicious cappuccino & some breakfast. Yummmm. The staff is all really happy & smiling & I love that! Such a great experience! Safe travels peeps!

Homemade charcoal lemon ice cream with strawberry
Len L.

Delayed flight and had a pleasure to spend some time relaxing in the this centurian lounge until i was ready to board my flight. This location is kept very clean and plenty of fresh fruit constantly being refilled. Food is buffet style and good tasting too. Plenty of couches, chairs and tables. Free wifi. Highly recommend.

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Naty G.

This is my base airport lounge and it never disappoints. It does get bzy but the service is top notch is always clean and food is yummy. Exact reasons why we keep Amex. If it's bzy the day you happen to be here... just keep walking. It is bigger than it seems so walk all the way to the back to find more seating.

Israel G.

The American Express Centurion Lounge is a pretty solid lounge overall. Good food choices and everything is laid out efficiently. It's an easy in-and-out stop if you're grabbing a bite or a quick break before your flight. Not overly flashy, but comfortable and reliable--does exactly what you need it to do.

James R.

The Amex Centurian at DCA is an upscale lounge. It is richly decorated and offers a comfortable place to relax prior to your flight. There is a buffet of food usually featuring chicken. You can also enjoy a nice adult beverage. Service is usually friendly and relaxed. The lounge can become quite crowded and you need to sign on to waitlist. DCA is fortunate to have several decent lounges and this is one.

Karyn M.

First time in the Centurion Lounge at the airport. Located on the second floor just past security, it seems clean and modern, with lots of artwork, couches and chairs. Much larger than the United Club. The food was very decent.

DC Cocktail - Whiskey, Dark Rum and Spicy Bitters. Delicious and so smooth!
Pete V.

We are spoiled to have such great lounge options at DCA, the Centurion Lounge first and foremost. Great food and drinks with lovely bar staff. The decor is modern with tall glass windows you can peer through to see the runway from certain spots. The food is always elevated and I'm glad they usually have a salad, protein and roasted vegetable options. Definitely a must visit if you're an Amex Platinum member!

Fresh squeezed mimosas
Jennifer M.

What an amazing space and welcoming staff... the food and drinks are excellent. And the staff are just soo lovely

Food and desert. Indian day with a variety of cookies
Chris F.

One of the better Centurion Lonuges as it's very spacious and has a lot of seating that is comfortable such as more lounge areas and private multimedia rooms. The buffet had indian food for the day and multiple different types of cookies and mini deserts. The bar was quick and had a good amount of local beers from the DC area that were great. The staff was very nice and ensured the lounge stayed clean as they were picking up plates and cups every few minutes. A nice little bonus for some caffeine was some nitro cold brew coffee on tap that you could set the level of nitro for the creamiest level to taste.

Coconut complimentary cocktail too sweet.
David T.

Pretty good breakfast, OK dinner, OUTSTANDING complimentary cocktails - i've been here three or four times since they opened - large, spacious place with plenty of seating option types, eg couches, comfy chairs, stoic tables for eating, bar stools, and semi-private office type cubicles for people who desperately want to telework while waiting for the flight. - excellent staff who makes you feel welcome. When checking in as well as cleaning on your tables and making your cocktail - breakfast typically has 1 to 2 types of eggs and meat and a few starches. - be forewarned, they limit the beverage options before 10:30 AM. I could not get a single bourbon drink, but I could get mamosas, bloody Mary's and bailey's with coffee - the attached are bad pictures of an absolutely great complementary cocktail menu. They offer several multi-liquor concoctions that are infused with this, that and the other thing and are much more exquisite than a Jack and Coke. My favorite cocktails were the Haku cherry-infused martini, and the bourbon- forward DC cocktail. The coconut rum drink was a little too sweet for me and reminded me of a bad high school (ahem college) experience. This addition has made an absolutely welcome addition to my frequent DCA airport trips.

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Centurion Lounge DCA - Self served coffee, tea, juice, and water

Centurion Lounge DCA

3.8(91 reviews)
0.2 mi

Came here before my flight to LGA this evening. One of the reasons I was most excited about getting…read morean AMEX Plat was access to the Centurion Lounges. The interior of this location was immaculate. The food was good and who can say no to free bevs and a option tinshoeer? My biggest gripe however was the fact that this lounge gets really crowded really quickly. I understand DCA is a small airport and there is a limit to how long you can stay but had I not checked in in advance I would've been like the other handful of people out there waiting With how expensive annual fees are for the two AMEX cards required to get in that waiting is kinda ridiculous.

I had been eager to try this place ever since I heard about it opening in DCA, but I was a bit…read moredisappointed after going here. The decor is fantastic, definitely a highlight. I loved the entryway with the open feeling staircase, and the chairs look so cozy in the initial seating area, like you're entering a friend's living room. My main frustration was overcrowding. Even though the staff implements a strict 3 hour rule for people to come to the lounge prior to departure, it still felt like and swamped. There was a nice variety of food in that area, but nothing that particularly stood out as extraordinary. The cabbage fattoush salad that I tried was lacking in flavor. I'm glad I got to experience it, but probably won't make coming back here a priority.

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Centurion Lounge DCA - Stairs to checkin

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Capital One Landing at DCA - Garbanzo salad

Capital One Landing at DCA

4.5(122 reviews)
0.2 mi

Immediate YES. Beautiful lounge. You scan a menu on the table and they bring you the food! There…read moreis some you can get up and get yourself and there are Gluten sensitive options and clearly labeled! I had some shrimp and I ate three flans, don't tell on me. It was mouth watering delicious. Also had some fresh sliced salamis. I also had an NA drink that was yummy but I can't remember what it was called. Really great space for some time spend at DCA. They also have a to go pickup counter that is separate from the restaurant but capital one members get 50 percent off items they offer such as granola bowls and they also are able to make sandwiches! Very very nice.

This was my first experience at capital one landing. It's definitely a different experience than…read morethe capital one lounges that I've been to, but I've only been to the one in Vegas and Dallas. I would say this one has more table service and feels more like a restaurant. I did accidentally got ignored by one of the lady serving cold apps at the counter. I was standing for a while since someone else was being served at the time, but she didn't come back to me after helping that person out. I had to grab her attention again. Perhaps this accident could've been avoided if there was a clear path for lines. The table services were amazing though. They were able to help make one of the coffee to go because we had to run for our flight and couldn't finish it on time.

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Capital One Landing at DCA - Easily accessible, along the National Hall

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Easily accessible, along the National Hall

American Airlines Admirals Club - New interior design

American Airlines Admirals Club

4.2(37 reviews)
0.4 mi

The NICEST and newest Admirals Club at DCA is at the E Gates!…read more I've been to the American Airlines Admirals Clubs at the C and D Gates, but the E Gates location is on a completely different level. Since the D Gate Club was closed for renovation during my visit, I decided to give the E Gate Club a try--and I definitely wasn't disappointed. This is easily the nicest and most modern Admirals Club at DCA. It's large, spacious, bright, and has a much more contemporary feel than the other clubs in the terminal. There's simply more room to spread out, which makes a big difference when the airport is busy and you're trying to escape the terminal chaos. The food selection also seemed larger than what I've seen at the other Admirals Clubs, although I suspect the actual offerings are probably pretty similar across the terminal. Either way, there were plenty of options to grab something to eat and a drink before the flight. After spending time at the C and D Gate clubs, walking into the E Gate location definitely felt like an upgrade. If you're flying American out of DCA and have access to the E Gate Admirals Club, this is definitely worth checking out. It's a substantial upgrade in terms of space, design, and overall atmosphere.

Visited this Admirals Lounge for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. I was pleasantly…read moregreeted at the front desk for check-in - so good customer service experience there. At the time that I entered it was quite busy, so I had to post up at the bar until seating with a table had become available. I had about 2 hours until my evening flight and it took maybe about 50 minutes for the place to practically clear out. I think that I've been in more spacious lounges (non-Admirals), however, this one was still nice. There were a good number of seats and tables all around, so spacious enough to relax, eat or charge your devices while waiting for your flight. I did think that the restrooms were small, either 2 or 3 stalls in the ladies - thankfully there were no line problems while I was there. There was a guacamole bar, a decent selection of finger foods - think charcuterie, a small selection of hot food included braised beef (I was very happy to find this) and potatoes, along with a couple of desserts. There is also an open bar along with a coffee and tea area. I didn't get a chance to try the guacamole, and I didn't care for the banana pudding cup but otherwise it was an a-ok menu. I spent most of my last hour relaxing in a comfy chair, charging my phone while catching up on messages and sipping Coke Zero. I definitely prefer the "peace" of a lounge over the hustle and bustle at a gate any day.

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American Airlines Admirals Club - Bar Area - September 12, 2024

Bar Area - September 12, 2024

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Delta Sky Club - Seating area

Delta Sky Club

3.8(23 reviews)
0.3 mi

I really like this lounge. I have flown through a few times and been able to take advantage of it…read more It is nicely updated and has a great variety of seating. Staff is always helpful and courteous, and is constantly coming around to pick up as travelers come through. I wish they rotated out the food more often than they do. The variety at the buffet is decent, but they had the same food on two separate days that we came through on our recent travels. Otherwise I always look forward to stopping in here to relax and freshen up when I fly through DCA.

Overall decent experience (minus the bar tender)…read more Clean facility, welcoming front desk, and cleaning staff is punctual (even near closing time). This would've been a higher rating (and more pleasant visit) if bartender (Simone) was more accommodating with my drink request. I was asked by Simone to move from one designated line to another (which placed me behind more guests). Next, I was asked for my drink order (2 classic margaritas for myself and my guest), but for some odd reason she wouldn't make both. She first responded "for who?" then asked me to have my guest pick the second drink (which I have never experienced in all the lounges I've visited throughout the country). Her tone was not only rude but uncalled for. I simply responded by accepting the one drink and returned to my seat to give the news to my guest. We were disappointed in the customer service and unwelcomed attitude by the attending bartender.

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Delta Sky Club - Food area

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American Airlines Admirals Club - Beautiful approach past checking in.

American Airlines Admirals Club

3.4(90 reviews)
4.2 mi•Shaw
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This lounge was so nice! Apparently it has been recently updated. The space was clean, comfortable,…read moreand thoughtful. The welcoming front desk advised us to find seating in the section behind the elevators, which featured a huge fireplace, a living room-like atmosphere, and huge floor to ceiling windows looking out over the airport. On this side, there was a fridge with some fruit and yogurts, plus a drink counter with sparkling water taps, teas, and coffees. On the other side is the bar, bathrooms, more seating areas but mostly tables and chairs, and the food. So we walked back and forth from each section, but preferred that to being in the busier part. We found 4 comfortable chairs facing each other and ended up at times sitting on the rug in between playing board games. The bathrooms were pristine, and my kids loved the cherry blossom display next to the door. The food was ample, with fixing to make sandwiches with, plus soups, and lots of other items to snack on, plus granola and nut mixes, brownies and cake bites, and a coke machine that had so many options! Plus, the handmade guacamole station- the guacamole was delicious and my kids loved it. I wish there was a takeout box or two so I could have brought my children's leftover sandwiches on the plane with us. Thanks to everyone who made our visit so pleasant!

This is one of the newer lounges in the E Concourse. This is one of the times we realized the true…read morebenefit of membership. Our connection from DCA to SYR was delayed and cancelled subsequently we were rebooked on multiple flights which also ended up being cancelled. We spent two days at the lounge and a special shout out to Alex who was so helpful and nice. He was great about keeping everyone posted, rebooked my reservation multiple times, and checked on and helped with getting bags on correct flight. All this while things were chaotic and other travelers were frustrated and tired. He truly was a gem as he remained calm and helpful. Lounge did their best to keep things stocked but by day two they were out of Soda. This truly was a great benefit as help was readily available and we were able to get information we need to make travel choices during this trying time.

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American Airlines Admirals Club - Interior

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