During a work trip in May 2019 I decided to give the lounge a try. It was super crowded and the food was sub par. I definitely won't be going back to this lounge. On the flip side, since I also had access to the Delta lounge and the Centurion lounge was lousy I walked over to the Delta lounge, which it turns out was amazing! read more

In the interests of full disclosure, I travel pretty much for a living, and I pass through Seattle a lot. I was intrigued that they chose here to try out the Centurion Studio concept, but I am glad they did. I've been to most of the lounges at SEATAC and to be honest it's a bit like visiting your family. The BA lounge is like going to moms, you know what to expect and it never surprises you, especially the first class corner. It's not the Concorde room at Heathrow (which is, in my girlfriends words, all strippers and clowns). It's a very comfortable place to be. The United and Delta lounges are like your younger sisters. She's trying very hard but somehow it just doesn't come together. The furniture is weird, and everyone feels like they should be in a bar or somewhere else because the place is just trying too hard to impress. The Alaskan lounge is your weird uncles place. You know he used to be a college wrestler and there was something hot about this once. But now it's dated, slightly run down, and he may have had a couple of drinks before you arrived. It feels, well, a little bit tacky (3 drink limit served from the kitchen? Really?). It's too small for the occupants and has seen better days. In 1984. Which brings me to the Centurion Studio. This is your weird uncles hot new 20 years younger dates place. She's strutting her stuff in a cocktail dress and loubies, put together, comfortable with herself, trendy without trying and fun to be with. You almost feel guilty being here and not with your older family members. But this is fun, dammit! First, no tacky kitchen hatch or tawdry bar. Drinks come to you delivered by crisp, professional staff. Snacks are self serve and have something for everyone. Wasabi peas had me at hello. Internet is high speed. The view of A concourse and S terminal is full of life and worth a few minutes to take in. It isn't crowded, yet, but perhaps word is not out. This is not the Dallas Centurion. No meal sized barbecue or mini spa. But it has everything of the look and feel of its bigger sisters, and is classy, a little fun and perfectly proportioned. Well done Amex! A winner! read more

I don't use the lounge a lot, probably 2x year. This time, I cannot get in. There was at least a 30 min wait. I was told to use the other lounge. Why do I pay a fee for a service I cannot use? Even with the added restrictions: out bound flight, number of guests, and time reduction, it didn't help much. Please increase the capacity of this lounge, limit the amount of platinum credit card applications, or decrease my annual fee. read more

Customer service at the front desk is horrible, I arrived at the airport 5 1/2 hrs early in my military uniform. After a day of meetings I was scheduled for a Redeye to the east coast which was getting blasted by a snow storm. I arrived early to try and catch a different flight and I also had nowhere to go since I had already checked out of the hotel and was hoping I could start my flight east. American Airlines tried to find an alternate flight but no luck. Next thought checkin, go to Centurion lounge and the sit and do some work in peace. When I got to the front desk the gentleman behind the desk very rudely informed me that you cannot enter the lounge until 3 hours before your flight... no exceptions. I then asked if I could at least use the lounge restroom to change out of my military, he said no.... he told me to walk another 15 minutes to the Seastar Lounge and use theirs and then if I wanted come back in 2 1/2 hrs. I returned in 2 1/2 hours, he was just as rude as before. Food was mostly empty, several seats had reserved signs on them, food choice was poor but there was one positive, the bartender was lively and entertaining. She was the only positive of the entire Centurion experience. I expect more from American Express! read more

Yeah, so unfortunately this place is a capacity disaster. It's super small, and the three times I've tried to come here, there's a wait, or they don't let people in. Once you're in, it's fine. Hopefully you get in - lounge access is the main reason I pay for Platinum. read more

Long wait, if you travel during peak periods, don't plan on ever being able to use it.

Nice looking, poorly managed. I get there get settled in go to the restroom. 5 min later come back they had moved all my belongings to the desk and gave a woman my seat. I asked why the hostess said they though I had left. My bag phone charger and papers. I had to wait to get a seat again after flying for 5 hrs. Food was good, then some dude and his family walk in and proceeded to change his child on the table where people are eating . You can't make this up. He's is changing a nasty diaper on the table (bar) where people are eating and the smell was bad. Staff walking by and Nothing said! Finally after sitting for about an hour the hostess asked if I'd move to another table so another person and his girl could have my seat I said no and left 5 min later. This is the worst centurion lounge I have ever seen. Save your self time go to the sky miles club or a restaurant in the airport. This place is BAD read more

Very very unhelpful and unfriendly staff. System was down and could not check people in. I showed proof of two Amex platinums and host was rude and unwilling to seek solutions. Do not recommend! read more

The Centurion Studio is, as the name implies, supposed to be a smaller version of the Centurion Lounges that can be found at SFO, LAS, DFW, and LGA. This means not only smaller in square footage but also less amenities. However, that's not to say that the Centurion Studio is lacking at all. While the space is relatively small, there's plenty of seating and both times we were there it was never overly full. The food selection doesn't include hot options as the other Centurion Lounges do. This is due to the lack of a kitchen but the food spread was still better than you'd find at many of the domestic lounges. There were small sandwiches, a tomato lentil soup and some salads and aother things. There are also attendants who will take your drink orders for beer, wine and a small selection of cocktails. Service was excellent and everyone we encountered was very courteous. If I didn't have an American Express Platinum Card would I pay $50 to enter? Probably not. But if you have an extremely long layover I think it would definitely become appealing. read more

First visit to this Centurion lounge prior to flight. Unfortunately it was packed and finding a place, even as a solo traveler, was difficult. Food and beverage options were great but the space constraint made me leave for a Delta lounge. read more

What a dump of a lounge. I can't understand why Amex would cheapen its brand with this place. Only one hot dish on offer. Plus, you have to wait to get in at peak times. LInes for the restrooms. Plenty of crying baby's. It's...embarrassing. You are better off grabbing a seat near a plug in the regular terminal. I'm leaving as soon as I post this. read more

Woohoo!!!!! The Centurion series has finally arrived at SEA! This airport lounge just opened in the B terminal. It's smaller and simpler than the Centurion Lounge locations, but still keeps its classy style and professional hospitality. You can expect some fresh veggies, fruits, chips, crackers, cookies and YUMMY chocolates. The coffee, tea, espresso drinks, soda, etc. are excellent as well. It's a little odd to navigate the alcohol situation though. There's no bar, but you can ask a server for complimentary dranks. read more

Been here 3x now, and it's the nicest lounge in Sea-Tac. If you fly through SEA regularly, it makes the annual fee on a platinum card worth it by itself. Great service, great snacks, and a nice, maintained atmosphere. A platinum card will give you access to lounges two ways. The third party "Priority Pass" lounge access program gets you into many lounges free of charge, though only by yourself. You have to pay extra for any guests or family members. But, in Centurion lounges, you can bring up to 2x guests, or your entire immediate family (so long as your kids are under 18) into the lounge with a single platinum card. Our first trip through Seattle after getting the platinum card was with our family, on Friday of Memorial Day weekend. We decided to check out the Centurion Studio. The lounge was full, but the staff was very nice, and brought out coloring books for our kids during the 10 minute wait for a spot. On the way back through on Sunday, things weren't as full, and we were able to spread out a bit more. On both trips, the food, drink and service were excellent. A few weeks later, I was going through Seattle on my own. When I was a kid, I got to go into the Alaska lounge in Seattle once. I think back then, Alaska would give its cardholders 1x lounge access pass a year or something. Because of that (fond) memory, I've always idolized it. On my own, I figured this was my chance to experience the glory of the Alaska lounge with my Priority Pass membership. I walked in, and was kind of surprised at how dingy it's become. This was on a not-particulrly-busy Thursday afternoon. The place was a mess, the staff couldn't keep up with the patrons. There were dirty dishes everywhere. The snacks were more cafeteria-quality than premium-lounge quality. The drink selection was no-better. Apart from the better view, there was nothing to recommend the Alaska lounge over the Centurion lounge. I spent about 30 minutes there, before abandoning it for the Centurion studio. When I stepped in, it was like being refreshed. The Centurion studio is far more stylish, better maintained, offers better food and drink and better service. Anyone who's paid Alaska's $450/yr fee to get Board Room access should ask for their money back, and get a Platinum card instead. The quality and atmosphere of the Centurion Studio makes it easy to justify owning a Platinum card. There's no-place in Sea-Tac where I'd rather spend a few hours. read more

The bar is stocked, the food's hot, and the staff is overly friendly! Nice place to kick your feet up away from the other airport crazies.

Why have 8 'reserved' tables that are empty when all the others are taken? Wildly packed and unimpressive even if it wasn't.

Hopped in before my flight recently (around noon) and it was so packed there were literally no seats. The woman at the check in counter was really nice but suggested if I couldn't find a seat to go to the Delta Sky Club instead. The poor staff inside was so overwhelmed keeping everything stocked and the layout (having ALL of the food/drinks together) just made it feel more crowded. I feel like if they don't have adequate space, they should revisit their guest policy, at least during peak times. Otherwise it's a nice, relaxing place to get out of the hustle and bustle of the airport. Decent food (sandwiches, wraps, salads & toppings and a couple different soups) and friendly employees. read more

The people were nice, and the place was well equipped with staff but the lounge felt small. The selection did not offer many hot items. The only thing that was hot on my visit was the soup. The number of bathrooms weren't much but as long as membership and entry stays exclusive, then that shouldn't be a big issue. Overall, this place doesn't beat the experience I had in Las Vegas but it's still better than most lounges. read more

Completely ruined by corporate. What used to be a wonderful experience worth the card membership price today is no longer order visit much less the card price. read more

I'd rate it 5 star if the size of this lounge is a bit bigger with a little more food offerings for the busy Seattle Airport , the bartender is friendly and attentive. But not enough lounge sofas for the number of guests. read more

SeaTac is one of my least favorite airports, but the Centurion Studio made the wait for the flight much more enjoyable. The staff here is extremely friendly and helpful. Plenty of charging stations. We were only here for breakfast, and while there were fewer hot options compared to the Centurion Lounges, the numerous cold options more than made up for it. In addition to the yogurt and fruit bar, extensive assortment of pastries with different butters (cranberry blue cheese!), and egg quiches, there were also hemp seeds, chia seeds, granola, and various nuts. As has been stated in other reviews, the one downside to the studio is the presence of only two bathrooms which were continuously occupied. read more

Jeff is the best bartender at this airport. Arguably SeaTac, hell. South of Seattle Jeff has not only personality, but the prowess to know his client base and there drink of choice with very little exchange of words. He's quick. Responsible (will not overserve), personable and I wish I could hire him to bartend one of my functions. Jeff is the man at this bar. The bar is his domain. read more

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Pretty cool lounge with ample seating and a stocked bar. Food is so-so, as lounge food mostly is but I expected more from the centurion lounge. read more

Visited the new Centurion Studio. Highlights: - friendly and attentive staff - the most wonderful Greek yogurt I've ever had (it's a local Seattle brand) - they have chia seeds, flax seeds, granola - yummy! Lowlights: - only two restrooms, which got a bit busy during peak lounge hours read more

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It is what it is, I suppose... a watered down version of their clubs in other major markets, my understanding is that there simply wasn't enough space available in a central area at Seatac. That having been said, it's a welcome change from the overstuffed Alaska and Delta lounges at this airport. Clean and comfortable, with an accommodating staff to-boot. Well done! read more

in most circumstances, I would give the center in a solid five star rating for the product they produce. Unfortunately the last two two attempts I've made to visit have been extremely frustrating and completely unsatisfactory. Two weeks ago before an outbound I attempted to visit the Centurion Lounge and was told that I would have to wait 15 to 20 minutes because they were "crowded". I just attempted to visit this Lounge again after an inbound flight as I was hungry and wanted a drink and relax for a few minutes before I claimed my bag, and was told that because they were again "crowded" they were only accepting outbound passengers. I inquired as to when they might start admitting inbound passengers and was told "probably 2 or 3 hours." I sincerely hope this does not become a trend. Previously I had always had excellent experiences at this Centurion. read more

This is a mini version of the Centurion Lounge. It's clean, organized, and relaxing. Unfortunately no open bar or cooks in the background but the food is just as good and the beverages are many. No complaints here. read more

I've always felt welcome at the Centurion. Welcoming staff. Great ambiance. Awesome variety of food and beverages. This is the first time I feel unwelcome and actually disrespected. James was shaking his head when I entered the Centurion Lounge and was completely unwelcoming. No welcome. Just told me to make sure I don't use the reserved seats. I guess I need to be tall and blonde to fit his description of classy. Totally racial. I'm shocked. I plan to report him to Amex. read more

I'm obsessed with this lounge. For those who don't know, if you're active duty military, you can get the AmEx Platinum for no fee. The biggest benefit of this card is that you can enter lounges like Centurion Studio for FREE. I catch a ton of flights out of SEATAC and always enjoy my time before my flight in this place. First, the service here is always friendly. I appreciate that they serve you wine and beer. They even have some holiday drinks right now, including champagne and egg nog. The food layout is always delicious. I've had some good buffalo pasta at night. When I was here for breakfast last, they had all of the fixings for a delicious yogurt parfait (in addition to cereal, fruit, and some other breakfast items). The place is also really comfortable with a decent amount of seating. I really like the updates. Considering that I typically take flights with Southwest, the location is perfect for me. With the help of this place, I actually look forward to going to the airport. What a time! read more

Clean and spacious with a bar area that has floor to ceiling windows. On a Sunday morning there were lots of breakfast items; mostly carbs but if you're into sweets it's a very good spread. Service is terrific and there are plenty of electrical outlets for a final charge before your flight. The only bummer is seriously weak non-branded coffee. In Seattle? Waaaaat? read more

Even though this Amex centurion lounge is just a "studio" I think it's one of my favorites!!! They have a beautiful spread of food. I was there for breakfast so I tried pretty much everything they had to offer. You can see mount rainier in the distance which is just beautiful. They have a bunch of different craft beer, wine, and bubbly from local breweries which is complimentary as well. There's a lot of seating which is great! Can't wait to have a layover in Seattle again read more

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With all the hype surrounding Centurion Lounges by Amex, I had high hopes for this one for my first visit. While the front desk staff was very nice in welcoming me, the lounge in Seattle was packed and the food available was picked through and sparse. I had to clear my own table to sit at because dishes were sitting at it. The restrooms were clean, the bar was nice, and the view of the tarmac was great, so those were all pluses. All in all, it's still better than sitting in the regular airport waiting area by the gate, but this Centurion Lounge wasn't overwhelming. I'm still a loyal Amex fan, so I'll give the other lounges a try as I travel. read more

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I've been in many Centurian and lounges around the United States.... but honestly this one ranks as probably the lowest one I've been to

Great place to relax before boarding your flight. The food and drink options are a little lacking but you can make do with what they have. There is a large TV to watch sports while you snack on something. No shower in the bathroom. read more

Food wasn't that great, not that many options to choose from. Not that spacious so it can be crazy crowded. Bar area is nice with big windows. Great cocktails & wines at the bar. read more

This is probably the best lounge at SEA, but not as good as any of the other Centurion lounges (at LAS, SFO, DFW, etc.). I have Priority Pass and have sampled most of the other lounges at SEA. Mediocre food (cold stuff and sandwiches), acceptable non-alcoholic drinks, but a full bar. Good Internet. For actual food, I'd definitely go to one of the restaurants nearby, although a meal can easily be $50, vs. free with Amex Platinum. Nice views of the airport. Seating is a challenge, too. The bathrooms are often occupied with a wait. A shower has been added. read more

Today was my first opportunity to check out the new Centurion Studio at SeaTac airport. Wow... Really nicely appointed, quiet, decent view of some of the gates. They don't have a lot of hot food options, but they do have a good selection of cold food. Alcohol is free and is delivered by servers. The coffee machine is also a nice touch for early morning flights. Be aware that there are only two restrooms for the whole studio. Otherwise, entirely a positive experience! read more

Until this lounge improves size and customer service, I would recommend avoiding. I can understand being at capacity and having to turn people away at the door, but you need to figure out a way to do it with more elegance and tact. You cannot treat cardholders that have been loyal members for decades like they are unwanted. Are they really unwanted? read more

Rude service at the front desk every time I visit this lounge. It's always at capacity -- so there's always a sign and waitlist for people to enter. Doesn't see to ever not be "at capacity" regardless of the day of week. Never been there before 1pm, but afterward -- it's "at capacity." read more

"You can sit anywhere there isn't a 'Reserved' sign. Did one lap, zero seats and standing room only, so I left immediately. Delta Sky Lounge is right around the corner and 1000 times nicer and larger. You'd think after years of getting the same complaints you'd remodel and make the space a little larger with more seating. read more

Malcolm, I'm truly disappointed in your customer service. My partner and I both have an American Express platinum card and given I travel on a weekly basis, I like to leverage my travel perks as often as I can. I expect very little from folks on the other end- but the one thing I have zero tolerance is rudeness. The centurion lounge at Seatac allows you to use their facilities with an Amex Platinum card, which I have. Amex platinum has a $500 annual fee, which leads to folks thinking this is a quality, premium brand. In return I feel most people have high expectations of the customer service you should receive. Unfortunately, i been having issues with Amex since we both got a card about 6 months ago but this just put it over the top. After 12 hours of travel, I wanted to rest at the lounge, undisturbed. I presented my card to Malcolm, and immediately there was a sense of distaste towards doing his job and dealing with people or maybe just a sense of superiority. Originally I thought it was just me, but after watching him deal with over 10 patrons, I realized it was with everyone who came in his line. He swiped my card, and immediately handed my information back to me stating the card was canceled and he couldn't allow me in. I told them that couldn't be possible I used it a few days ago. He distastefully said his system Showed it canceled, and it was on me to contact customer support and figure it out. I explained to him I was just in the centurion lounge less than 2 weeks ago and frequently use their facilities and was just looking for assistance on how to fix this issue. He had no interest in assisting further and rudely told me he won't allow me in and called for the next person in line. There was a lot of eye rolling and sense of superiority, perhaps because I wasn't in my business attire. It was an odd way to be treated. Frustrated, I called customer service for 30 minutes while in the Centurion lobby, and him and his two colleagues were there while I asked CX why my card was canceled. It was interesting witnessing his behavior with no other clients around. Shit-talking and bashing other customers. If this was Undercover Boss, this guy should have been fired on the spot. After talking to corporate Amex, the verbatim response was "there was a system error where your social security information was missing, so they just shut the card down. We don't know why this happened, but we can assure you your card is now fully functional to be used in the Centurion Lounge." I asked Sierra if she was sure, and she said my card was 100% fully functional and to swipe again in the Centurion lounge. I went back to Malcolm, explained that I spoke with corporate for 30 minutes and Sierra gave the green light my card was working. He swiped my info again and promptly handed back my credit card and license and said "your card is canceled. I can't allow you in." Now, I get that is what his system is showing, but I was thinking Malcolm could think outside the box. Perhaps he could call customer service himself. Perhaps he could just show that he could understand how frustrated I was. He acknowledged I was on the phone with customer service for 30 minutes, but he said that even though Sierra came me a green light, he couldn't. Seems like a huge disconnect between Amex corporate customer service and centurion lounge reps. In steps the sweetest lady, Debbie who I'm assuming is the manager. She handles the situation as a professional, volunteers to call Amex corporate, and allows me in after verifying the situation. She deserves a raise. Honestly, Amex, Debbie needs to be promoted to store trainer, and I highly suggest Malcolm reach out to Orange Theory and see the sort of customer service they offer. Your character highlighted your sense of superiority over others, true lack of customer service, and left me feeling indignant. I will for sure see you again and again as I'm on a plane every week and will continue to return to the Centurion Lounge in hopes of being helped by another representative. I hope you can take a step back and understand you represent American Express, and I hope you understand what a disappointment you are. read more