I'm so torn between giving this lounge a 3 or 4 stars. If there was a 3.5 star option, I would give it a solid 3.5. Check-In: Abysmal. I have not had a worse check-in, in my life, and I've been going to lounges since 2018, a couple of flights and visits a year. The check-in process was so clunky and I even already downloaded the QR code ahead of time. She had trouble confirming my flight, even though I had a printed out version of my boarding pass, showed her my boarding pass on the app, and then even showed her my confirmation email for my flight. The reception lacks logic and common sense. Also, there were three people at the reception, and two of them were just chilling, even though there was a line. This process took up an extra ten minutes of my time. I did like stairs that were surrounded by the greenery on the way up to the reception, however, I liked how there was a non-elevator option. Food The food was slightly above average. It was fresh, my coconut cocktail was actually excellent. But I was reading online, before I decided on the AMEX platinum, about the Centurion lounges, and they touted world renown chefs and a sit down menu with table service. There was no table service, and the food was akin to a very average, yet clean buffet. But not a 5 star buffet like a three star buffet. Even Fogo de Chao buffet was better than this, and there were no Brazilian steaks offered. Seating/Ambiance The seating was nice, but not great. I've had better from my Priority Pass lounges. Overall, not impressed, and I got the AMEX platinum originally for the lounge access. There's so many other great benefits, so I'm hoping the other lounges live up to the hype. read more

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This is a nice comfortable lounge. It has a full bar with complimentary drinks of choice, as well as a hearty buffet bar and a coffee station with regular and cold brew coffees. The staff are super nice as well making it a great place to hang out before a flight. Note that it is complimentary with certain AMEX premium cards (like platinum) and $50 for a guest. But to me the money was worth it for a relaxing experience pre-flight. read more

Centurion Lounge DCA - Cold brew coffee - Airport Lounges Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Now this is how you do an AmEx Centurion lounge. (Looking at you IAH!) Large, clean, and modern with a great food/drink selection. Most importantly the service was A+. This lounge is one of the joys of flying out of DCA. read more

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Fairly new Centurion Lounge (2024) conveniently located near the Delta Airline gates. Modest sized, though clean and well stocked. No cups available to take coffee to-go (had to gulp down my latte when my flight was called). read more

Centurion Lounge DCA - Latte - Airport Lounges Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Newly opened! It is located in between the A & B gates (but, it's really closer to the A gates in my opinion). The lounge is a nice space, featuring floor to ceiling windows, and of course, views to the runway. The lounge has a cocktail menu with cool drinks to symbolize DC -- one of which is the Haku Hanami, inspired by DC's cherry blossoms, and Ambrosia Spritz, which uses liqueurs from a local producer. While I didn't try the cocktails, I did get a mimosa and indulged in a few breakfast items. Lastly, you can expect complimentary WiFi, workstations and shower stations. I was really impressed with how spacious the lounge is considering DCA is not a huge airport. read more

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Recently had breakfast at the Centurian lounge. The food was plentiful and was refreshed as it was quickly depleted by a lot of customers. The eggs were okay though a bit bland. The sausage was way to sweet. They had lots of blueberries, and some pastries though not a wide selection. Oatmeal, yoghurt--the usual. Nothing special but decent enough. No bacon. Decent but not great. It is a large space and bathrooms are clean. read more

If you are looking for a more refined lounge in DCA this is it (so is the American Air lounge). The ambiance is elegant and it feels upscale. Maybe it is just luck but it had less of a crammed cafeteria feel than some lounges. The food buffet is decent (hint the Club loves chicken). They also offer vegetables and some desserts (the thin chocolate chips are a thing). Service is friendly. Overall a good experience. read more

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Finally the DCA centurion lounge is here. I visited the lounge on the second day it opened, around 11:30 AM and it was not busy at all. As always it lived up to its standards of food and drinks which the centurion lounges are known for. The centurion lounge check in process is a little bit cumbersome since it requires an ID, Amex CC, boarding pass and also the check in QR code on the phone (boarding pass suffices at other lounges - Amex should look into streamlining this process further). All of this takes extra time resulting in longer lines and an inferior guest experience. I also anticipate that during peak travel hours the lounge will be full like other centurion lounges due to limited seating space. Thank you Amex for bringing this lounge to DCA!!! read more

Centurion Lounge DCA - Airport Lounges Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

A large lounge that is a great respite from the airport chaos. Full service. Great WiFi and friendly staff make for an enjoyable experience. Plenty of seating. Down side is the elevator puts you right at the entrance so it gets bottlenecked very quickly with incoming and exiting people all vying for the elevator landing space. Early mornings no big deal. Overall decent and comfortable. read more

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I stopped in very early one recent morning for an early weekend flight out. Check-in was easy and friendly but I was quite surprised with how busy it already was immediately on opening at 5am. I was hoping to enjoy a salmon benedict I saw a photo of on the earlier reviews of the lounge, but was very disappointed to learn they do not serve hot breakfast until after 6am! I'd be nearly boarding my flight by then, so sadly not to be this time. The cold breakfast offerings at 5am were, to be clear, dismal. Unappetizing croissants, and some sad looking fruit. Unpleased with the offering and having access to the nearby Delta SkyClub, I left. Trying not to judge it too harshly having had the minimal experience. Other than the breakfast disappointment, the lounge looked clean and fresh, with a lot of seating. Looking forward to trying it during a full-service hour in the future. read more

Fairly new amex lounge. Was only here for breakfast so didnt get to sample the regular food menu. The entrance setup is a bit weird. The elevator opens right into the line to get in. When its busy you can barely take 2 steps off the elevator. Most people are also trying to leave via elevator, so this create a bottleneck and not great first impression. Once you get past check-in it's pretty spacious and had plenty of seating. I believe they have showers, but didnt get a chance to try for my short visit. read more

I'm my opinion most of the centurion lounges are 5/5. DCA didn't disappoint. You have to try one of their refreshers absolutely delicious. The lounge was clean and all the staff I encountered were super helpful. I really enjoyed the food options available. I ordered a lavender margarita from the bar and it was amazing. read more

I love this lounge especially when it is less packed. it has a predictable menu which always satisfies and the staff are very friendly. I have been to this location many times and I will say the bar is extraordinarily slow which is something to account for. read more

This is one of the more spacious Centurion Lounges out there. It's very easy to get to if you use the south security checkpoint. They have the normal food and drink offerings that you'd expect at an AMEX lounge, and they were doing a good job of keeping the food well stocked. Overall this lounge is worth stopping in if you're at DCA airport! read more

This is the second time I've been to a Centurion Lounge and there has been a waitlist. What's the point of having a lounge that you go to prior to a flight when the wait time is longer than the time before boarding. Especially if you pay $900/yr for access to it. Not to mention the staff were very impolite and when I asked them a question they just ignored me on purpose. This has made me really rethink having an Amex Platinum card when CapitalOne and Chase have similar and better options. read more

I'm pleasantly surprised that they have a Centurion lounge in DCA. The food was actually pretty good. I love that. They have plenty of vegetarian options. However, I was disappointed with their cookie. It was pretty dry. Their hibiscus drink was so good and their filtered water tastes great I refilled my water bottle prior to heading out. Love the ambience of this place. It has so much natural light. read more

The food and options are fairly universal to all Centurion lounges. However, I have this lounge three stars because almost no one looked remotely happy to be at work. Everyone was frowning or looked upset. In most reviews I would not take into account smiles...or the lack thereof, but it this situation it doesn't feel like asking for pleasant interactions is too much to ask for. read more

DC Centurion Lounge--Missed the Mark! The visit to the lounge was an easy check-in! The food however was underwhelming! Not fully stocked and limited for a morning flight! The drinks were the best part and the bartenders were excellent! The lounge is cozy and plenty of space. read more

My first Centurion Lounge experience & it was definitely better than some other airport lounges I've been to. Breakfast buffet had a good variety to choose from. Fresh fruit, yogurt, oatmeal, hot items (eggs, chicken maple sausage, potatoes), and some pastries. Several coffee stations were located throughout the lounge, with the typical hot options and a cold brew tap to boot! Sadly no to-go cups though so I poured my latte & extra shot of espresso into my Contigo from earlier. Bar was open for complimentary breakfast drinks. Staff was very attentive and the lounge was very clean. read more

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This is properly one of the most popular Centurion Lounge other than SF and JFK. It doesn't matter what time and which day, this lounge always pack with people. Sometime, there will be a line waiting to get in. Service was good and staff often come to clear out disk. However, the bar is very slow and often only with one bartender and the line get pretty long. Make sure you try out their signature cocktail. Sometime the breakfast and lunch food option are 80% of the same. The food option could limited comparing to other lounge. If it was 11:30am , then it should be lunch and not breakfast. Many lounge chairs need replace or upgrade. Somehow I still see many kids and foods were all over the floor. I believe they do have a section for AE Black card holder (the mystical black AE card ..wow). The chairs and tables are close to each other, it doesn't like like a lounge and more like a fast-food restaurant.. read more

Had 30 minutes before I needed to head to my gate, so popped in for a quick bite. Heard it was new so wanted to check it out. I was checked in quickly and surprised to see how large this lounge was. One of the best Centurion Lounges I've seen in the states. They have a full bar with TVs, drink bar for coffee and juices, multiple seating areas, one food bar, restrooms, and wifi. It is self-serve and everything was constantly replenished. On the day that I went, they were serving cold food which the host mentioned at the front, but there was a soup that I really enjoyed. read more

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Long waitlist. The person at the entrance was not willing or able to tell how long. 30-40 minutes an Airline Capt told us. We gave up after waiting. This seems to be a common experience. I'm frustrated if the card is worth it at this point. Also a friendly staff member would also be helpful. read more

I love this lounge but showing up today and finding out that hot breakfast isn't served until 6 am is incredibly disappointing. I always take 7 am flights out of DCA and surrounding areas and have never heard of this. Even the low tier Amex lounges have hot breakfast upon opening. I really think they need to change this. I don't recall this time being an issue in the past. I would almost rather go anywhere else. read more

This was my first time here since it opened. It pretty spacious. There is a full bar but I didn't have a hard time ascertaining ice. I liked the selections of hot abs cold foods. It's very welcoming and everybody can really spread out. The elevator speed is rather slow but they do have stairs--just two flights. It pretty nice and presents a great alternative to the Delta sky lounge which is a little smaller and can get a little crowded at times. read more

Centurion Lounge DCA - Airport Lounges Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

New Amex lounge at DCA (we won in the Amex vs chase sapphire competition). Beautiful spacious new space with federalist charm and nice checkin and service staff. Food options are on par with a good location like MIA or DFW. It also seems like they have done some sound mitigation as it's quieter than other locations of similar size and activity. read more

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Loved it! So nice to have other choices at DCA! The Centurion Lounge always does a great job, and this location is no exception. The first time I visited, it was early morning and it wasn't very crowded. The service was great. The next time I was in DCA I walked right by. It was crowded inside and there was a long line outside. Check before you go. If you make it in, you won't be disappointed! read more

Centurion Lounge DCA - Airport Lounges Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Finally made it here since my gates are always at the other end of DCA but I wasn't impressed. Crowded, kind of dirty and the food (breakfast) was not good. To top it off, the women's room was closed the whole time I was there. Maybe if I was there later in the day and could get a drink or glass or wine, I'd be more impressed but in general, I think the Centurion lounges I've been to so far are subpar. read more

Cute and fancy but needs to step up its game food wise; fancier doesn't mean better. Elevator was out for half of my stay so not easy for those who aren't super mobile. Front desk staff kind and efficient. Service at the bar was quick with no complaints. Bathrooms large with trendy soaps and lotions. Food though is almost cut and paste from other Amex Lounges. The day I was there, it was cold quinoa salad, undercooked asparagus, tasty polenta, and questionable chimichuri chicken thighs that were grey. Even the desserts were lack luster, with cookies that were as thin as paper. Food wise, I'd prefer to eat elsewhere honestly. read more

Finally a lounge at DCA! Have been waiting for this for years! This is located near the A&B gates, and you have to take an elevator or stairs to the second floor. The elevator was very slow-- and it's small...so I could imagine that when it's busy, it could take a bit of time to go up if you have luggage with you and don't want to lug it up the stairs. Beautiful, clean, and elegant. Buffet had decent food options (e.g., salad bar, chicken, polenta, asparagus). Not many dessert items (cookies available). TVs were on the spritz and "breaking up/ frozen". Considering how new they are...wouldn't expect to see this type of problem. If you have a flight out of the E gates at the other end of the airport it was a 15 min walk/average to slow pace Otherwise, enjoyed my stay! WiFi password was AmexTravel read more

The addition of this lounge to DCA has been long needed. The lack of non-proprietary airlines lounges has been a longstanding detriment of going to DCA. Likewise, I am not particularly impressed by the touted advancements of the American Airlines lounges at DCA. Soon, however, other card-branded clubs are coming; perhaps something to look forward to. As to the club itself, it is a lovely and relaxing space with ample and comfortable seating and excellent quality beverages. Great art; great ambiance; great service. The food--namely the produce--is fresh and high quality. The prepared (hot) food, on the other hand, seems to vary; and tends to be late in being displayed. My biggest issue, however, is that the lounge itself was delayed by approximately 20 minutes in opening on the occasion of writing this review. Many fellow patrons waited around aimlessly; and many yet had to leave prior to the delayed opening. A notification or minor recompense would have gone a long way. Likewise, the beverages receive a strong "meh", especially when compared to other AmEx lounge locations. I will say the alcoholic drinks, while pretty, pale in comparison to the non-alcoholic ones. A huge plus is that showers are offered here. Napping rooms would be great, even if limited in number. Though not the fault of the staff nor AmEx, some customers are prone to behaving like animals. Sometimes one must prepare themself for Wild West levels of buffoonery. Otherwise, enjoy! read more

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I forgot my card so they had to look my information up by my phone number and you would have thought I asked the lady (denise) to shot somebody. she was incredible rude, took almost 10 minutes for her to figure it out. Once inside it was like most lounges not enough seating, but the food was not horrible. Overall they need better people working read more

The food and drinks here were good! Only part that didn't make sense, they sent a girl on a break and left a bartender who didn't really know how to bartend.. she was trying to work by herself and the line to even get a drink was insanely long and time consuming. That was disappointing read more

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Thought the front desk team was super welcoming, lunch was great very healthy, fresh, and delicious, and enjoyed the service of the team. Service is definitely better at DCA location than last year. read more

This is one of the nicer Centurion Lounges. There was a lot of open seating (midday on a Monday), the food was great as were the drinks.

This was my fourth Centurion lounge in a week and DCA was my favorite. SEA had great views and I liked how it overlooked the terminal. It was open and didn't feel cramped at all. LAX was like a maze, but the food was better than SEA. JFK was inconvenient because it was in terminal 4 and my flight was leaving from terminal 8. I didn't feel relaxed because you have to pass through security twice. As a result, I didn't get to go to the speakeasy. Maybe next time. JFK also felt cramped to me, but the food was good. DCA is my favorite of the four this week. A good combination of openness and yummy food. My FAVORITES were the thin, crunchy, chewy chocolate chip cookies (also in SEA) but their banana vanilla ice cream was amazing! I almost went back for seconds but I controlled myself. So yum! read more

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Over the past year, there has been a STEEP decline in these lounges across the board, DCA included. The place is invariably mobbed. Long line to get to the desk where you're then informed there's a waiting list. This has happened in several airports. DCA especially bad. Avoid if you don't want to waste your time! read more

I have enjoyed every Centurion Lounge I have ever visited. I am not without standards: some of the places in the Priority Pass collection are better than sitting at the gate, and that is only saying you are not stuck in a crowd, and you have access to a few sad looking items in the buffet. The airline lounges, for the domestic carriers and not at the elite level (I don't have that kind of money), are okay: United at the hub of Newark is a standout; Delta has done well throughout their system, and the newer Alaska lounges are not bad, while Virgin America at LAX was a disappointment. But overseas there are much better options. Stateside, BA and Turkish are a step up. The DCA version of the Centurion Lounge is excellent. It also was very crowded on a Saturday afternoon, when the airport itself was only moderately full. My wife and I, joined by our dog, had a light supper before the flight, enough to tide us over until we made it to the west coast. We used the restrooms. I wish they weren't charging extra for guests. That is the market though. I'd say we got the value out of it we would have expected. She had a glass of rose. If you have an American Express card that gains access (Platinum and up), I don't see why you would not go in. (I have been inside the Delta lounge at DCA, and this is better.) I remember when Amex rolled out this perq. They set the standard. Now, everyone is trying to be a digital nomad. That is how the world has changed. read more

Finally this place is open! The decor is great, I love all the DC shout outs, lighting, and furniture is nice. It's modern but not luxury. I had breakfast. Yum! The layout was gorgeous. The bathrooms were small, lotion is lovely. Service felt a bit slow and the staff was friendly nor attentive. They were competent, just not above and beyond. Location is great because I primarily fly delta and Alaska. I will be back! read more

The American Express Centurion Lounge at DCA was very good. Great selection of liquor, beer, and wine. The food was very good. Our bartender Ben was the best. read more

Centurion Lounge DCA - Drinks - Airport Lounges Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Free for Amex Platinum cardholders. Nice variety of coffees, salads, entrees, desserts and full bar .. the blackberry agave energy juice shooter was delicious. Not a bad spot to kill time waiting for delayed flight but I feel the Delta Lounge is better, with a nicer view too. read more