American Express The Centurion Lounge

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COVID-19 service adjustments: American Express The Centurion Lounge is open with special service provisions.

The basics

Operated by

American Express

Food:

Complimentary cold buffet
Complimentary hot buffet

Drinks:

Complimentary soft drinks
Complimentary full bar

Other amenities:

Overview

The American Express Centurion Lounge welcomes exclusively American Express Platinum and Centurion card holders. Amenities include complimentary meals by chef Michelle Bernstein, a complimentary full bar with wide range of creative cocktails, a luxurious shower suite, and complimentary massages.

American Express is currently expanding the Centurion Lounge. By the end of 2018, the club will feature an additional 4,000 square feet and expanded amenities including a wine bar a two private phone rooms.

Check out our review of The Centurion Lounge at San Francisco airport for more information. The Miami lounge features a similar design and amenities.

COVID-19

American Express The Centurion Lounge is open and operating with several special measures and protocols to keep you safe.

Enhanced cleaning protocol

Increased cleaning frequency.

Hand sanitizer available

Hand sanitizer dispensers available throughout the lounge.

Social distancing

Lounge operates at limited capacity.
Blocked or removed seats to allow for social distancing.
A representative will guide guests to available seating.

Face coverings required

All customers are required to wear face coverings except when eating and drinking.

Touchless experience

Self-checkin through the American Express mobile app.

Plexiglass shields

Plexiglass shields at reception and service areas.

Modified catering

Full meal service available with pre-portioned plates served by American Express representatives.
Premium bar service available with a shorter cocktail menu to reduce wait times.

Some amenities are currently unavailable

Showers are currently unavailable.

Food & Beverages

The following is a typical sample selection; actual choices may vary. All food and drinks are complimentary. The menu has been designed by Michelle Bernstein. See thecenturionlounge.com for the latest offer.

Breakfast (6:00am – 11:00am)

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Creamy Lemon Curd, Fresh Raspberries
Shakshuka, Roast Chillies, Peppers, Tomatoes, Swiss Chard
Chorizo and Kale Quiche
Sweet Potato, Maple, Chicken Apple Sausage Hash
Yogurt
Cereals
Breads
Fresh fruit

Lunch and dinner (11:30am to 11pm)

Minty Pea Soup, Basil Crème Fraiche, Snap Peas, Pea Greens
Watermelon Greek Salad, Arugula, Feta, Cucumbers
Braised Chicken Thighs, Pizza Spices, Tomatoes, Fennel, Confit Potatoes
Vanilla Panna Cottas, Strawberry-Basil Compote
Fruits
Chips
Cookies

Drinks

Cocktails (10:30am – 9:30pm)

Five Island Flamingo, Banks Five Island Rum, Lime Juice, Pink Grapefruit Soda
Key Lime Gimlet, Botanist Gin, Lime Juice, Simple syrup, Paradigm Food Works Lime Curd
Collins Avenue Collins, Hayman’s Old Tom Gin, Senior Curacao of Curacao, Lemon Juice, Club Soda

Wine: sparkling and champagne, red, rose, white

Coffee and tea: Centurion Lounge Custom Coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino.

Access rules

American Express The Centurion Lounge at Miami, FL (MIA) welcomes:

American Express Centurion® card holders (+2 guests or immediate family)
American Express Platinum Card® holders (+2 guests and children under 2 years old) within 3 hours of departure of their first flight, and at any connection points (no access at final destination.) Proof of age or a lap infant boarding pass required for children under 2.
Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card holders departing on a flight operated by Delta, within 3 hours of departure of their first flight, and at any connection points (no access at final destination.) No guests allowed.
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card holders departing on a flight operated by Delta, within 3 hours of departure and at connection points (no access at final destination.) No guests allowed.

Members can purchase access for additional guests at $50 per person. Access requires confirmed travel plans (standby boarding passes are not eligible.)

View detailed access rules at the centurionlounge.com

Cards accepted

American Express Platinum and Centurion Card accepted

Blogs

Yelp

3.5 / 5, based on 305 reviews

Shalen M.

2021-07-11 15:35:37

Got my card and immediately booked a trip to Miami just to experience the lounge. The lounge is over crowded with. Only 1 toilet stall for so many people....

Cynthia J.

2021-06-26 19:37:26

If this is your first time using a centurion lounge please do not make the Miami location your first. You will be highly disappointed. The front desk reps...

Cristina K.

2021-06-03 07:14:10

Amex centurion lounge is the best lounge I've ever been to! With covid, you now have to check in on your phone and then head the the lounge. Line was short...

Moe M.

2020-11-09 13:18:37

Luz P. at the front desk is one of the most rude, condescending, disrespectful service people I have ever encountered. I had a stand by ticket, so she...

Ivan H.

2020-02-10 12:50:07

I was traveling to Costa Rica and had about an hour before my flight took off so I gave this Lounge a try; It's located towards the 1st part of Terminal 1...

Tim F.

2020-01-10 19:01:32

In the American Airlines terminal, by gate 12, is an elevator which leads to an oasis for certain AMEX card holders. They do check your eligibility to get...

Angela C.

2019-08-26 16:36:41

I wanna give it 4/5 but I just can't because both visits it was so crowded we had to stand until someone would leave. It was like being packed with...

Christophe P.

2019-08-05 14:51:47

Overall not bad for a lounge but : Too small Over crowed most of the time Food offer too small Service ok American lounge much better.

Elisabeth P.

2019-06-29 13:47:55

If you ever doubt that you need access to the land of pretentious traveling, just stand in the terminal and look up at the glorious elevator with the...

Christine V.

2018-07-01 06:07:36

I came to this lounge several time , they have a full bar . Great selection of wine , a little buffet with hot food , changing depends the time of the day...

Ariana A.

2018-06-26 09:21:16

Had high hopes for the Miami lounge given the existence of an on site spa. However upon visiting this location, it became apparent that unless you have an...

Isaac E.

2018-06-10 01:54:00

Twice I tried to get in at the Miami airport . Two months apart . Both times , was crowded , disorganized. There were not places available . I couldn't...

Comments

Overall ratings

Overall

David C.

Much like other Centurion lounges, same perks & drawbacks. Unbelievably crowded at times, standing room only. But great food, bar, services. If they would expand the space.

October 2, 2017, 6:11 pm

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