Now reading reviews post visit, I was surprised to see so many people expressing dissatisfaction with this lounge due to wait times for access, limited bathrooms, and stacked dishes at vacant tables. I can only assume many of those visits were later in the day when the airport is significantly busier, because my experience was the complete opposite. I had a little under an hour in the lounge with a flight arriving at 7:25am and departing at 8:50am. There was no line to check in and we were granted immediate access. Located in Terminal D across from Gate D12, guests must present their AMEX card and boarding pass for entry. The cardholder receives complimentary access, while additional adult guests are $50 and children are $30 each. If you spend more than $75K annually on your AMEX card, you receive two complimentary guest passes. Personally, I do not think paid guest access is worth it for a short layover, but I can definitely see the value during a longer one. The lounge itself is quite large, though maybe not large enough for a busy airport like Dallas considering the number of reviews mentioning wait times. During my visit, however, while there were plenty of people, there were still a few spare seating options available. Their lounge had a good variety of booths, dining tables, lounge chairs, workspaces, and even small private office areas for calls or meetings. The entire space felt clean and organized. The food was continuously replenished and stayed fresh throughout my visit, though nothing was particularly spectacular. It reminded me a lot of the complimentary breakfast at a Hyatt or Hilton. Still, it was absolutely appreciated after an early flight on an empty stomach. I did enjoy that they offered healthier options including fresh fruit, fresh pressed juices, and wellness shots. I also noticed staff regularly cleaning tables between guests, and the bar area seemed popular with travelers enjoying complimentary morning cocktails. The bathrooms were clean, modern, and had full privacy doors with no awkward gaps, which is an upgrade from the typical airport bathrooms. Overall, I had a good experience and would absolutely return during future travels through DFW. read more

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Tried getting in the Atlanta Centurion twice. Could not get in. Long lines to wait. Ridiculous! We had three hour layover and ended up in a Skyclub. Clearly The Centurion club is not worth its membership. I imagine it's nice inside, but how would I know? read more

At 9:30 in the morning, we got in right away. However, it was very packed. The buffet line took about 15 minutes and we had to wait for someone leaving to get a table. The food selection that day was good. Fruits were fresh and it didn't look like it was sitting forever. French toast was a little soggy, but happy with the variety of breakfast options. I like that there were multiple water/coffee stations. Staff were quick to clean tables as people get up. Overall, a nice lounge. read more

The Centurion Lounge - Airport Lounges Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Finally a location that doesn't leave you waiting for 20-40 minutes unnecessarily. I must say it was packed but nice to see that every free chair was utilized by a customer rather than the empty seating that's been observed at the Phoenix and Philadelphia locations (with the long waiting lists) Bravo! Great food and drinks. Clean restrooms. Nothing to complain about with my visit here. Thank you! read more

Takes waaay too long to get in. An hour wait is unacceptable when they know we have flights to catch. They make it a pain on purpose. Thumbs down read more

It's beyond annoying that they know how many guests to expect yet are constantly on a wait-list. I feel like we should be reimbursed the entry cost amount when they are full. read more

Continuing to express displeasure with the terrible experience of these lounges and the wait to use them. Today there was over an hour wait to get in. The marketing around these lounges as a benefit is false advertising. read more

Fairly easy access, just off the Skylink escalator. We were lucky enough to have an early flight, but just in time for breakfast hours with many open seats available. It was a great surprise to see a fairly empty lounge almost all to ourselves. We really enjoyed the fresh juice options and the fresh beets shots, perfect little boost for our travel day. They had plenty of hot breakfast options and delicious fresh fruit at the buffet line. There weren't many employees to be seen because it was so early in the day, but there was also speedy clean up after we had finished our meals. read more

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Located near gate D this Amex Club is a busy one. It has an interesting elongated layout. Staff were welcoming. The food was pretty much standard for Amex clubs with an emphasis on chicken as the protein. I had a fifteen minute wait to gain access. read more

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This was the first. Centurion lounge we ever tried - other are fantastic- this one not so much! On our outbound trip it was so crazy with no crowd control unlike places like Denver or Houston which staggers flow - and the lines were ridiculous for food , drinks and the restrooms so we just left . Then on the way back it opens at 5:30 but is not really functional until an hour later so other than some luke warm and frankly terrible coffee, a few pieces of and some stale pastries - it's not really full service until an hour later so fresh off a red eye - we left and went to Starbucks! Ladies on the front desk were lovely but it's not the flagship that it used to be ! read more

This lounge is okay. It's overated in my opinion. There is always a wait wherever you are. The food choices are limited. They always run out of food. They let too many people in. I much prefer the Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounges. read more

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With curated NA juices and afternoon beet shots to keep things fresh and light, I appreciate the local flavor AMEX Centurion Lounges always bring to the experience. One thing you can count on is a self-service buffet boasting a series of nutritious options - the DFW location followed suit. I was loath to find just plain old water/ice water though, and the clean up service wasn't quite as accessible as I would have hoped given the crowd. read more

This Dallas Centurion location is nice and spacey, but it's frequently and probably one of the most crowded and busy. There's almost always a wait (sometimes lasting more than 30 minutes) and it can get overcrowded. The food here is also my least favorite. Not too many choices and sometimes a little too salty in my opinion... I would recommended requesting reservation ahead of time. Expect to wait! Nevertheless, service is always good. Clean. Nice area to wait if you have a long layover. read more

Checked in again a few days later on my way to my home city. Same food. But this time the ice cream station was opened. Bc they manage the crowds outside with the wait list, the lounge was a lot easier to maneuver but it still took me some time to find a seat. I had gone to the bathroom and a lady decided to usurp my table even though my suitcase was there. my suggestion is to allow guests to put up signs like occupied and then they're responsible for taking them down when they leave. read more

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May return The 3 star ranking can blame on the Atlanta's - we were happened to be there a few minutes after they first opened. So... DFW is better than Houston. The narrow long corridor looking down on the lower level, entrance way and shops. The food court is small and people do line up. I also visited capital one, which I felt is better. read more

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Every time I come into this century Lounge at DFW it is a different experience. Most days its too crowded to get in and other day these people cannot control their kids..When it is not as crowded, the service is worse.This time it was about six p m on a saturday and walking in was easy but it was barely enough seats.But several people were able to get in no problem without being turned away. Today plenty of cookies food and liquids in the area,but trying to get a cup for the coffee or a glass was almost like pulling teeth. I had to eat on the little nightstand next to my seat because the two tables next to me full of dishes for about twenty minutes. And trying to flag someone down to get them clean was near impossible. The staff seems overwhelmed with all the people who pile in here, but the front desk to check in people is fully staffed all the time for no particular reason. I get it everybody has their role and plays their part.But when things are looking horrible, other staff should step up and help those we're trying to catch up and keep up with a great experience for the customer. Overall, the American Express lounge in Dallas Fort Worth is still promptly. One of the worst I've been to and none have been better than my Baltimore (The Club at BWI) experience.FYI Available to Priority pass members. .Time and time again the experience there is always great.( sorry back to DFW) They are at a pretty big airport with plenty of people, all the time and the food is still better than what you get in the airport.Overall in 9 visits here in 2025 they get a 3 stars. Dont compare this to your other lounges before you go as you will be disappointed. But overall it's par for the course. read more

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The lounge is large and has a nice second floor view of the terminal. It was pretty busy, and there was a 20 minute wait for entry. The staff up front did a great job of handling the crowds. This is the second Centurion Lounge I've visited, and maybe it's the high hopes I had after many visits to the PHX one, but the food here was thoroughly disappointing. Literally nothing tasted good. It's pretty similar to a standard Priority Pass lounge. Overall, good space to sit and rest, but don't come hungry. In fact, I saw tons of people bring in outside food. read more

The Centurion Lounge - Strawberry shortcake, veggies, rice, chicken, asparagus salad, mushroom soup -- none of it was good - Airport Lounges Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Geeeeeeez - a lot of entitled members getting all sorts of huffy and puffy due to the wait times. If ya didn't hear, there's a surge of folks seeking airport lounge access. And you can't blame 'em; more and more people are traveling by plane and who doesn't want bottomless F&B and clean restrooms. But just know this DFW Centurion Lounge (near D12) almost *always* has a wait, so as soon as you get through security, hop on your Amex app and get on the waitlist. Love the wine cart, love the ice cream, love the drinks... oh, and the coconut curry chicken a few weeks ago... :P Always friendly staff, always bussin' tables... Lounge members-mind your manners, be patient, and TIP YOUR BUSSERS AND BARTENDERS for goodness sake. read more

For 1000 per you get to stand in line for 1 hour between flights to get a $20 of food . After 15 years I'm downgrading to gold and use my 700 elsewhere. read more

The Centurion Lounge - The 2 hour centurion line - Airport Lounges Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Had to wait an hour to get in. Bided my time at the Whataburger across the way and ate a burger. Well, at least I wasn't hungry anymore. Got my QR code and checked in. Now, I have to confess this is the first time I've been to the DFW Centurion. The last time I came was an early breakfast. That time, the lounge was uncrowded and I was probably pretty sleepy and the food was pretty good, for breakfast. But this time was around dinner time. I've been to nicer lounges like LAS or SEA. At SEA they have more than one protein choice. This one, it was just chicken. It wasn't bad, not dry or inedible but kind of meh. No Southwest or distinctly Texan touches. Bar is pretty small too. read more

Update for Jan '25: It was the morning of the unusual snow storm in Dallas, and DFW was about to close so tried to get on a really early flight. Not a fan of lounges this early in the morning, but decided to stop by since I had a little time (had gotten really early to the airport again) and took the train from my departing terminal to terminal D. Learned some new things about the lounge: It opens at exactly 5:30, but only serves a continental breakfast until 6:30 (at which point they switch over to hot). The bar opens at 7. Did have a decent chocolate croissant and then was on my way. Will need to use this more regularly though once Delta enforces the 15 visits per year limit on their Sky Clubs. read more

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Horrible wait times, told I would be able to wait a full hour for a shower. It's cutting it close but if still be able to rinse off and shave. Turns out house keeping has had their thumbs up their asses and didn't cleaning it out. The lady at the front desk tried making a bunch of excuses and I was like "it doesn't matter what your excuses are, if I have to still wait on yall to clean a bathroom I'm going to be late, have a good day, just give it to the next person in line. Decent food. read more

One of my regular go-tos when traveling through DFW Airport. Sometimes it's crazy pants with lines stretching through the airport corridor (pro tip: execute Plan B and find a decent restaurant instead); other times it's peaceful. It's really a crapshoot. The buffet is almost always amazingly delicious. The bartenders do their best to keep you happy and keep the line moving. The service staff are almost always the BEST. read more

The Centurion Lounge - G&T and a double chocolate cookie - Airport Lounges Near Me - Dallas, Texas

While visiting airline lounges is certainly a unique thing that only so many people have experienced, there are different classes of airline lounges, and I truly believe that Centurion Lounges are among the better ones (at least within the United States). I had always looked forward to traveling through Dallas or Philadelphia, or another city with a Centurion Lounge. In fact, when I was first introduced to Dallas's Centurion Lounge, I got spoiled enjoying a free massage when passing through each time. While this is no longer offered in the Dallas lounge, there are many other amazing benefits of the Centurion Lounge that keep me coming back. The Centurion Lounge is known for chef-inspired food and drinks that go well beyond cheese and crackers and house wines. While there are Admirals Clubs and The Club (among other lounges) which I have passed through in Dallas, the one I plan my layovers around is the Centurion Lounge in the D gates. Having heard stories of long lines and waits, I was pleased to have no wait though I was warned that I arrived before food started being served due to taking a red eye flight. Fortunately, I only needed to wait ten minutes (until 6:30 AM) for that to happen, and there were a few cold items available like orange or apple juice and both butter and chocolate croissants. Even checking in today was easy as I arrived to the exterior entrance of the lounge, went upstairs, and then was checked in at the counter right outside the elevator. There was a long relaxing lounge area and then a bar with plenty of seating. I initially sat in the relaxing area until the hot food was served and then moved to that area. There was plenty of a variety of hot dishes and cold dishes which would even put a restaurant to shame. I was fascinated to see that the food just kept coming out. I was certainly filled up prior to heading to my flight shortly thereafter. While my gate was in Terminal A, I took the Skylink train and found that it was only a 5-10 minute walk to get from my A-gates to and from the Centurion Lounge in the D gates. Specifically, the Centurion Lounge is located in Terminal D, across from gate D12 among the shops and restaurants. The hours are 5:30 AM to 10 PM daily, which is longer than hours at some of the other Centurion Lounges. The lounge's amenities include a premium bar with complimentary drinks and food, high-speed wifi, workspaces, print/fax/copy, and magazines and newspapers. To access the lounge, you'll need to be flying out of DFW on the same day and hold an eligible American Express card like the Platinum or Centurion card. While many clubs offer an opportunity for anyone to buy a one-day pass, the Centurion Lounge does not. Rather, only American Express card holders who have a Centurion Card, AMEX Platinum, or one of a few select other cards can access it complimentary as a card benefit. There is a per-person guest charge while the card holder can continue to access the lounge for free unless the cardholder has spent over $75,000 on their card. Feel free to read up more about the Centurion Lounge at https://thecenturionlounge.com As I travel again soon, I look forward to my next visit to this lounge! read more

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An nice place to rest before or between flights. The Centurion lounge is located in Terminal D at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, across from Gate D12 (mezzanine level, above the D15 security checkpoint). It's easy to spot with the signature blue entrance that stands out right away. Check-in was smooth with kiosks, computers, and staff on hand to help scan your eligible Amex card (like Platinum) and boarding pass. From there,you take the elevator up to the lounge. The space is large with one entire wall of windows overlooking the ticketing area below, offering a nice view of the airport action. There are plenty of seating areas--couches, tables, and chairs--but it was very busy during our visit, so finding a spot was challenging. They have individual quiet rooms for phone calls or small conferences if you need privacy. There is a full size conference table. The full bar serves complimentary drinks (including cocktails), and the food buffet was excellent. I had a chicken dish that was fresh and excellent (and hot). The food was delicious, and you can go back as often as you like for refills. Staff continuously cleaned up areas as people left, keeping things tidy despite the crowds. They made several announcements to keep bags off the furniture (many used them as placeholders or to save space). If you have time for a layover or connection, this is a great spot to take a break, grab a bite, or have a drink--well worth it for eligible cardholders. Enjoy! read more

The Centurion Lounge - Entrance sign - Airport Lounges Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Front desk worker was kinda rude/grumpy. Aside from that, got there right when the lounge opened & secured a comfy spot to rest during my layover. They had a nice variety of cold/hot breakfast items (lemon ginger shot, yogurt, berries, croissants, pastries, sausage, eggs, biscuits & gravy, coffee, tea) This lounge is incredibly busy. Good luck finding seats during peak hours. But it is pretty large & spacious. Bathrooms were clean too. read more

Had a layover here in Dallas, glad to experience some Texas style food without leaving the airport, the chef did a good job and the food was packed with flavor and the jalapeño was spicyyyy. The agave syrup was something I didn't expect, it was great pair with coffee or ice tea. read more

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At the Amex Centurion lounge after 2PM. We have a 2.5 hour lay over here. Much better lounge than the Lufthansa waiting room. The place is busy and narrow and packed. Lots of ice tea stations with guava, not fi The food line is long, longer than at the Delta lounge and only one station to get food as well. The food options are better than at the boring and tired Delta lounge. This is the first Centurion lounge I know about. Not bad. The curry chicken is okay, could be a bit more trimmed up. The kale Caesar is okay. The tomato basil soup is my favorite here. Had a couple of bowls of it, added some sour cream to make it more creamy. It's good on its own. The white chocolate and cranberry cookies aren't bad, super sweet though. Service is quick here and the staff are quick to clear your tables. The blueberry cobbler was good as well. read more

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The lounge was t busy this time around, breakfast was great, they had a variety of pastries and entrees to choose from. I was so bummed that they no longer have the massage company anymore. Great drinks and juices available as well. read more

Centurion Lounge - DFW One of the busiest lounges I've ever been to (which makes sense for DFW), but the line moves fast, the space is clean, and the food was SOOOO good. Service was top-notch--staff was constantly refilling the buffet, cleaning tables, and the bar was super quick. Highly recommend stopping by if you have the time! read more

The Centurion Lounge - Buffet food, espresso martini - Airport Lounges Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Used to be awesome. Now there is a wait list almost every time. Not a platinum experience anymore.

Feels very EXCLUSIVE! A private club! THE CHEF IS AMAZING! Usually, "food for the masses" is predictable & low on flavor. NOT HERE! I have gotten thru SEVERAL times & dishes are always varied, flavorful & DELICIOUS! Take a coffee to the bar (from the available espresso machine) & they will make you a DELICIOUS coffee drink! Bailey's & Kahlua, perhaps? ;) AND be sure to TIP! The bathrooms are clean & stocked. They have several small, private rooms (glass in the door) if you need to get away for a call or a private conversation. Staff is friendly. It's often VERY CROWDED & a line to get in, but it usually goes pretty quickly. BONUS! When you check in, ask about a FREE MASSAGE! (Be sure to TIP!) HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

The Centurion Lounge - Delicious lunch by Chef Fearing! Espresso martini! - Airport Lounges Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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We arrived and there was a very long line. After ten minutes we decided to go to the AA Flagship lounge. This was a wise move as the food is really better. The Centurion Lounge has over extended themselves and you almost have to wait. This is really not a cool experience. Very disappointing! read more

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Better than Charlotte and Phoenix Centurion locations but still vastly overcrowded and overrated based on all the inexplicable 4 and 5 star reviews this location has. There are hardly any options for food outside of chicken, salad and pasta and the seating locations in this lounge are setup so that there is not truly a quiet place in the entire lounge. read more

Great food on the Centurion lounge. Enjoy the tofu, asparagus, and the cauliflower. But what the heck, 20 to 30 ways for the coconut chicken? Sorry. Had a stock for that. Also, only ice ice cream between 4 and 6 PM? Miss it by 30 minutes. We had to wait about 20 minutes to get in, totally worth it though. One of the better lounges read more

So,was here last week and it was pretty awful. Took about 10 minutes of wandering to find a seat, dishes piled 4 or 5 plates high on a lot of the tablet, and so so food. Wanted to give it a try again. Walker up and there were literally 20 or 30 people waiting to go up. Staff member said at least a 45 minute wait!!! My suggestion is dont brother. Either go to one of the other Priority Pass lounges or just suck it up and go to Chilis or another restaurant. Been and Amex Platinum for 35 years and really starting to question whether this is worth $900 a year. Lots of other choice out there.​​ read more

This place is cool and has lots of seating customer service is great The food is good , but too much garlic on everything Great place to hangout before a flight read more

I think I had the best breakfast buffet of my life. Busy, yes, but still very clean and quiet.

Great food and service, as always. This is a big lounge with lots of seating. Internet worked fine. Only a few TVs for viewing. Inquire about massages. No wait for me to get in. read more

The Centurion Lounge - Airport Lounges Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We had a few hours to kill in Dallas, so the husband of mine said we had to hang at this very nice Centurion I had yet to visit. I was pleased that we were able to get in without a wait as this location is one of the larger Centurions I've visited. We were offered spa appointments upon check-in, and I went for the 15 min chair massage; they also had manicure appointments. We were able to find a nice secluded couch to relax in, and I very much enjoyed the signature cocktails they had available that morning.. it was mid-morning, ok?! Practically happy hour. The food was also great, though not labeled for gluten-free. The chef was nice enough to come out and specify what I could have from the buffet, and even brought me some of the chicken without the sauce since the sauce had flour. Overall, we spent a very easy couple hours here and definitely agree it's one of my top choices as far as Centurion lounges go.. and no matter what time of day you go, I strongly recommend the signature cocktails. read more

The Centurion Lounge - View of the lounge - Airport Lounges Near Me - Dallas, Texas