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It's located just past the security desk. My gate was about 15 minutes from the club. Nice people at the check in desk. 4 stars for the food choices. It's strictly self-service. All the spaces are narrow. When we arrived, lunch was served both upstairs and downstairs. Downstairs there's also a 'speakeasy'. 5 stars for the bartender. He invented a blackberry and gin cocktail for me!
Sign up on your Amex app for the waitlist instead of scanning at the lounge can shorten your waiting time. Once it's your turn, they will text you to go in. I always head downstairs straight for the speakeasy lounge after I grab some buffet food. I love the different cocktails at the speakeasy bar and the intimacy of the hidden lounge. Lights are dimmed. The bartender is amazing.
I didn't have to wait and there were plenty of seatings. Maybe the increase in annual fee and the fact you can't bring guests in for free have helped solve capacity issue in the past years. Unlike chase sapphire next door, there was always a mob waiting. Food quality has declined tho. One protein, one carb, a couple salads, and a soup. Generic cookies for desserts. Only whole orange as fresh fruit. I did appreciate that they had a fresh ice cream station during lunch time. The coconut ice cream was really yummy! Although they had plenty of seatings, the chairs weren't comfortable. The tables were tiny.
Helen made my mom's first lounge experience truly exceptional. My mom recently became Platinum and uses a wheelchair, so traveling requires a little extra care. Helen went above and beyond by arranging wheelchair assistance, warmly welcoming us, introducing my mom to new skincare products, and making us both feel genuinely valued. Her kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail made all the difference. The food was delicious and I loved the overall vibe of the lounge! Thank you, Helen, for making our visit so memorable!
This two story lounge in New York is one of the largest I've visited. It offers all the amenities one would expect from a centurion lounge. It was clean and the food was delicious. The staff routinely cleaned tables as guests departed, which decreased the wait time for others to gain access to the lounge. I did find the lounge a bit awkward to move about and a little overcrowded. However, what I found most interesting was a "speakeasy," which, was located on the bottom level and sat concealed behind two large brown doors. Although, it was small with limited seating, the vibe inside the speakeasy was great, which I appreciated.
Sigh AMEX. I have not been to a lounge in a while because they are usually packed. Doesn't give elevated experience anymore. But decided hey why not while at JFK. My check in was okay. The attendant seemed annoyed but whatever. The upstairs was full. It's 6:30am and packed. I went downstairs. Elevator broken. Sign said they'd make up for it. Ha. Nope. They had a buffet downstairs also and plenty of seating. It was good. The scrambled eggs were some of the best I've ever had. A true winner. The staff down there was friendly and attentive. Might go back in future.
This Centurion Lounge is weak in comparison to other Amex Centurion Lounges I've visited. Not a great design, on 2 levels and confusing, not comfortable seating and club is in need of refurbishment. Club is not sufficiently staffed. The food offerings were weak in comparison to Miami and Dallas, for example. Did enjoy the Marinated Chicken and the Cabbage Slaw from the buffet. The have Veuve Clicquot Champagne at the bar, which I always appreciate. So, much better than a standard club, but not up to the standards of most of the others Amex has... need to raise the bar. JFK is hard to deal with normally, but with the major construction going on now, it's very difficult to navigate. With LaGuardia now revamped and so nice, such a better choice when traveling to NYC.
The Centurion Lounge at JFK airport is was ok but not my favorite Centurion Lounge. It is located in terminal 4 and you can enter regardless of which terminal you are actually flying out of. There was no wait to enter. That said the lounge felt small for such a major international airport. The lounge ran out of forks so I scooped by eggs with a spoon. It was one of the least clean lounges (especially for a morning visit).
Overall: A // 5 stars As a frequent flyer out of NYC, this is my default lounge that I frequented many times over the past several years. At its core, Amex offers a set of truly premium lounges that have high quality food (although the menu is limited and rotating) and one of the most impressive bars, and this lounge is no exception. In fact, to highlight the speakeasy culture in NYC, they have one of their very own -- 1850 -- which features some timeless classics served in an elevated way. For those who prefer more fruit-forward cocktails friendly on the palette, those offerings are available in the regular bar right in front of the speakeasy. There's no denying that the cocktails here are in the upper percentile of cocktails available in airport lounges. To expand on food, my most recent visit served some of my personal comfort classics, from cold sesame noodles to pickled cucumber and coleslaw which were all a hit to me. In the past, there has been curried chicken, roasted cauliflower, and pasta. A recent addition was a new cafe corner that features more healthy bites including pastries in the morning, an espresso setup, and detox smoothies, which I found to be a good conversion of the old equinox body spa that I have never figured out how to experience. The best part about this lounge is that its super easy to get access as long as you own one of the eligible credit cards and have a same day flight departing within 3 hours of entry; with this ease, unfortunately, the lounges have gotten more busy than before, but the wait is never longer than 20 minutes (compared to the 1 hour wait at the Sapphire Lounge next door), and that the experience does not degrade. I also really appreciate that the staff are incredibly friendly and kind despite of the increased demand, which helps maintain a positive experience over several visits. Food: +1 Drinks: +2 Access: +1 Atmosphere: E Service: +1 Amenities: E Overall: 5 stars Insta/Beli/Yelp/TikTok: @amei_eats
It's a great lounge to get into if the wait time isn't crazy like 2 hours, it's the OG of Centurion Lounges. Even with three floors, it's always packed. Plus, you're not always flying out of Terminal 4, and since the terminals aren't connected, you really have to plan ahead if you want to visit this lounge.
The Centurion Lounge at JFK is located in terminal 4, A concourse. Take the stairs or elevator up to the mezzanine to access the club. This location is 15,000 square feet over 2 levels. Centurion JFK is one of my favorite Centurions since it is not only loaded with amenities, but also a speakeasy. The speakeasy is located on the lower floor. Look for the door with 1850 on it. Coming into 1850 doesn't feel like I'm in an airport lounge. There are also drinks for coffee lovers at the blue roast bar where you can get a craft coffee. The hot food bar is like the other Centurions and does not disappoint. Two showers are located on the main level and can be reserved at the front. To really enjoy all the amenities of this lounge plan on spending 3 hours.
The service was good, clean ambiance, however the elevator was not functional which made it difficult to get to the buffet with my luggage. The bartender made me the Jersey Shore drink and it was excellent. Great recommendation! The buffet selection was good. The club is spacious with 3 levels, and has lots of seating.
10 days ago
Came here around 7pm for a 9pm flight and it was packed given the lounge is not very big. There were almost no seats available unless you have the centurion card in which you have a reserved area. We had 5 people and we all had to sit separately. There's a small buffet area which had limited food options including lasagna and chicken. There's also a salad bar where the veggies were fresh. The one thing I really liked was their tomato based vegetable soup. The vegetables were tender, the broth was savory and hearty, yet had a good balance of the vegetables natural sweetness and the acid from the tomatoes. There's also small bar and only 1 person working so there's always a lot of people waiting around that area. Overall, it's a great option if you want to go in to grab a quick bite and use the restrooms before the flight. However, I did not find it comfortable as it was very crowded but perhaps it's better at other times of the day read more
Decent lounge with both an upstairs and downstairs setup. I went straight to the speakeasy--IYKYK. There's something about a morning cocktail before a flight that just works. They keep it simple with three options, so I tried all of them. The yuzu mimosa was easily my favorite. read more
It's located just past the security desk. My gate was about 15 minutes from the club. Nice people at the check in desk. 4 stars for the food choices. It's strictly self-service. All the spaces are narrow. When we arrived, lunch was served both upstairs and downstairs. Downstairs there's also a 'speakeasy'. 5 stars for the bartender. He invented a blackberry and gin cocktail for me! read more
Sign up on your Amex app for the waitlist instead of scanning at the lounge can shorten your waiting time. Once it's your turn, they will text you to go in. I always head downstairs straight for the speakeasy lounge after I grab some buffet food. I love the different cocktails at the speakeasy bar and the intimacy of the hidden lounge. Lights are dimmed. The bartender is amazing. read more
I didn't have to wait and there were plenty of seatings. Maybe the increase in annual fee and the fact you can't bring guests in for free have helped solve capacity issue in the past years. Unlike chase sapphire next door, there was always a mob waiting. Food quality has declined tho. One protein, one carb, a couple salads, and a soup. Generic cookies for desserts. Only whole orange as fresh fruit. I did appreciate that they had a fresh ice cream station during lunch time. The coconut ice cream was really yummy! Although they had plenty of seatings, the chairs weren't comfortable. The tables were tiny. read more
23 days ago
Helen made my mom's first lounge experience truly exceptional. My mom recently became Platinum and uses a wheelchair, so traveling requires a little extra care. Helen went above and beyond by arranging wheelchair assistance, warmly welcoming us, introducing my mom to new skincare products, and making us both feel genuinely valued. Her kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail made all the difference. The food was delicious and I loved the overall vibe of the lounge! Thank you, Helen, for making our visit so memorable! read more
This two story lounge in New York is one of the largest I've visited. It offers all the amenities one would expect from a centurion lounge. It was clean and the food was delicious. The staff routinely cleaned tables as guests departed, which decreased the wait time for others to gain access to the lounge. I did find the lounge a bit awkward to move about and a little overcrowded. However, what I found most interesting was a "speakeasy," which, was located on the bottom level and sat concealed behind two large brown doors. Although, it was small with limited seating, the vibe inside the speakeasy was great, which I appreciated. read more
4 months ago
Sigh AMEX. I have not been to a lounge in a while because they are usually packed. Doesn't give elevated experience anymore. But decided hey why not while at JFK. My check in was okay. The attendant seemed annoyed but whatever. The upstairs was full. It's 6:30am and packed. I went downstairs. Elevator broken. Sign said they'd make up for it. Ha. Nope. They had a buffet downstairs also and plenty of seating. It was good. The scrambled eggs were some of the best I've ever had. A true winner. The staff down there was friendly and attentive. Might go back in future. read more
This Centurion Lounge is weak in comparison to other Amex Centurion Lounges I've visited. Not a great design, on 2 levels and confusing, not comfortable seating and club is in need of refurbishment. Club is not sufficiently staffed. The food offerings were weak in comparison to Miami and Dallas, for example. Did enjoy the Marinated Chicken and the Cabbage Slaw from the buffet. The have Veuve Clicquot Champagne at the bar, which I always appreciate. So, much better than a standard club, but not up to the standards of most of the others Amex has... need to raise the bar. JFK is hard to deal with normally, but with the major construction going on now, it's very difficult to navigate. With LaGuardia now revamped and so nice, such a better choice when traveling to NYC. read more
I enjoyed this lounge very much. They had a coffee bar, a buffet, desserts, soda and agua frescas. Beautiful airport views. A nice restroom. I only was upstairs I didn't explore the downstairs. The staff here were very kind and helpful. read more
The Centurion Lounge at JFK airport is was ok but not my favorite Centurion Lounge. It is located in terminal 4 and you can enter regardless of which terminal you are actually flying out of. There was no wait to enter. That said the lounge felt small for such a major international airport. The lounge ran out of forks so I scooped by eggs with a spoon. It was one of the least clean lounges (especially for a morning visit). read more
Overall: A // 5 stars As a frequent flyer out of NYC, this is my default lounge that I frequented many times over the past several years. At its core, Amex offers a set of truly premium lounges that have high quality food (although the menu is limited and rotating) and one of the most impressive bars, and this lounge is no exception. In fact, to highlight the speakeasy culture in NYC, they have one of their very own -- 1850 -- which features some timeless classics served in an elevated way. For those who prefer more fruit-forward cocktails friendly on the palette, those offerings are available in the regular bar right in front of the speakeasy. There's no denying that the cocktails here are in the upper percentile of cocktails available in airport lounges. To expand on food, my most recent visit served some of my personal comfort classics, from cold sesame noodles to pickled cucumber and coleslaw which were all a hit to me. In the past, there has been curried chicken, roasted cauliflower, and pasta. A recent addition was a new cafe corner that features more healthy bites including pastries in the morning, an espresso setup, and detox smoothies, which I found to be a good conversion of the old equinox body spa that I have never figured out how to experience. The best part about this lounge is that its super easy to get access as long as you own one of the eligible credit cards and have a same day flight departing within 3 hours of entry; with this ease, unfortunately, the lounges have gotten more busy than before, but the wait is never longer than 20 minutes (compared to the 1 hour wait at the Sapphire Lounge next door), and that the experience does not degrade. I also really appreciate that the staff are incredibly friendly and kind despite of the increased demand, which helps maintain a positive experience over several visits. Food: +1 Drinks: +2 Access: +1 Atmosphere: E Service: +1 Amenities: E Overall: 5 stars Insta/Beli/Yelp/TikTok: @amei_eats read more
It's a great lounge to get into if the wait time isn't crazy like 2 hours, it's the OG of Centurion Lounges. Even with three floors, it's always packed. Plus, you're not always flying out of Terminal 4, and since the terminals aren't connected, you really have to plan ahead if you want to visit this lounge. read more
The Centurion Lounge at JFK is located in terminal 4, A concourse. Take the stairs or elevator up to the mezzanine to access the club. This location is 15,000 square feet over 2 levels. Centurion JFK is one of my favorite Centurions since it is not only loaded with amenities, but also a speakeasy. The speakeasy is located on the lower floor. Look for the door with 1850 on it. Coming into 1850 doesn't feel like I'm in an airport lounge. There are also drinks for coffee lovers at the blue roast bar where you can get a craft coffee. The hot food bar is like the other Centurions and does not disappoint. Two showers are located on the main level and can be reserved at the front. To really enjoy all the amenities of this lounge plan on spending 3 hours. read more
The service was good, clean ambiance, however the elevator was not functional which made it difficult to get to the buffet with my luggage. The bartender made me the Jersey Shore drink and it was excellent. Great recommendation! The buffet selection was good. The club is spacious with 3 levels, and has lots of seating. read more
Food is terrible, and super limited options. Drinks are good and options are wide. But we go for the lounge to have snacks before a flight. The clientele also leaves much to be desired making calls on speakerphone... I'm not here to hear your calls. read more
5 stars for food. 2 stars for seating. Bonus for being able to get in without a wait. The food was abundant and tasty. The roast chicken would stand out even on a restaurant menu. It was tender and tasty. The veggies were fabulous. Even the vegan soup was very good. We got in right away, but it was a challenge to find seating. This lounge has two floors, but the seating areas are narrow corridors. if you have a long layover, it is just not a comfy place to hang out. However, I guess it is better than sitting at the gate. There is a speakeasy bar on the first floor with a cool vibe. The bartenders made a mocktail and cappuccino for me and were very friendly. read more
The drinks are better than the delta lounge. The food is still sometimes better. On this occasion it was pretty tasteless unfortunately, except the soup which was great. It's a busy lounge but the staff are always very nice. read more
3 months ago
We stopped by during a long layover. I was surprised how cramped this location is. It felt like everyone was on top of each other, which is not ideal for a lounge. The food was pretty good. The top and bottom floor buffets are the same, just as an FYI. I thought the best items came from the cafe. The caprese sandwich was delicious. I didn't get a coffee, but they have a full coffee shop with some great options. My husband was impressed with the heavy wine pours. Service was very good, and items were cleaned up hastily. read more
5 Stars for a lounge that delivers on expectations and then over delivers with a special experience! Ok, so a lounge is a lounge. Let's get to the good stuff. Immediately head downstairs, to the speakeasy-style 1850 Bar. It's not got huge signage, so feels like an IYKYK spot. Inside it's darkly lit and you're transported to a legit vibey cocktail bar. Unfortunately, they only start serving the specialty cocktails after 10:30, and our boozey bums were there at 9:30, but it was still a perfect spot to hang and grab some sparkling water and coffee. Don't miss this special little bar inside a lounge next time you're at JFK! read more
1 year ago
Food is always great here. One of the best perks of Amex! I actually come early just for this. Not many places offer much by way of an eggless breakfast.. for free. Requirements... certain American Express cards,a same day Delta boarding pass, and ID. read more
Great lounge option for folks in between flights/layovers. They have a Speakeasy spot downstairs called the 1850. I recommend their Espresso Martini. Not as big as other lounges but the staff were attentive and offer a good selection of hot food, alcoholic drinks and cafe style menu. read more
2 years ago
I usually fly out in the mornings so I've only ever been to the lounge for breakfast and the selections are pretty lack luster for me personally. I was surprised they no longer had equinox body works. I was looking forward to a listen stretch and relaxing before my flight. I was happy to see that 1850 is open again! I wish the full bar was open the whole day, but they only serve the listed cocktails until 2:30pm. I was able to drink a screw driver or two before heading for my gate. read more
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The Centurion lounge at JFK offers a great experience. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the virgin club in Heathrow is above and beyond and I'll save the fives for that club. But this one is fine for ones I've experienced in the US. Very easy entry - you just show your platinum AMEX, ID and boarding pass. There's two levels. There's little pods where you can set up. I haven't tried the Delta club in JFK but the one thing I like about Centurion over the Delta clubs is the bar has more complementary items and they served a pretty good espresso martini! If you are at the airport early and want some time to rest. It's a great club. read more
1 year ago
The lounge looked okay. Didn't spend much time exploring since there wasn't much food at 5 am when they opened. It was definitely not crowded. But the staff was diligent in cleaning off the tables at that hour. It was overall supposed to be comfortable, but I left quickly when I realized I wasn't going to get real food for the first hour after they opened. All I ate with this oatmeal thing and a cup of tea. Definitely not the best experience I've had at a centurion lounge. read more
5 months ago
# Overall: The Centurion lounge experience in JFK is the average US domestic Centurion experience. This is the largest Centurion lounge I've been to in the States and there's nothing outstanding to me, but that doesn't come as a surprise to me. I'll continue to check out the domestic Centurion lounges as I visit more cities, but I'd recommend other lounges like the Sapphire lounge if you have access instead. # Ambiance Classic feel of a Centurion lounge, a lot of blue. Never fails to amaze me how many people have access to Centurion lounges because they're always packed. Difficult to find a good place to chill even if entering the lounge by yourself. # Food and Drink The food is really where the lounge falls off for me. The buffet really only served one hot meal, chicken thighs and rice. The rice is mushy and uneventful. The chicken that sits in its own liquid somehow ends up dry. There were cold dinner rolls and some cookies. I guess the main appeal would be the 2 bars, but I wasn't interested. read more
Wow this lounge is now a total joke. Was here two years ago and it was solid not amazing. Just here and now it's so worn down, not clean. Clearly not well staffed to keep up with traffic. Food offerings are laughable compared with sapphire line next door. Don't ever need to come in here again read more
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