I finally had the opportunity to visit the American Express Centurion Lounge at LaGuardia Airport. All of the journalists and bloggers seemed to be praising the Centurion Lounges (presently at Dallas, La Guardia and Las Vegas Airports, with more planned) and I wanted to know what all of the hoopla was about. Frankly, this all came about at the same time that I was losing faith in airport lounges, particularly those of domestic airlines in the United States. So, I decided to check out the Centurion lounge at LGA before a morning flight. To my surprise, I really liked it. I was impressed: The food was freshly prepared and the location was attractive – even the employees were warm and welcoming! And Won’t Run aka Mr. Techie wasn’t complaining either, as he was able to charge all of his devices without searching for outlets. Hallelujah to Won’t Run not complaining!
I note that the Centurion Lounge is located in Terminal B. We were flying on Delta that morning, from Terminal C/D. It was an easy five or ten minute walk between terminals.
I told myself I wouldn’t take photos of yet another airport lounge, but this lounge really is a cut above the rest, so I’m sharing.
The obligatory bloody mary!
great selection of fresh fruit that was actually “fresh”
oh look, plane spotting through the cereal window!
Eggs Benedict with Spinach and Sriracha Hollandaise and Frittata with Fresh Tomatoes (the buffet also included a phenomenal french toast)
coffee, tea or, my choice, double espresso?
great bar – and service with a smile!
comfortable seating that doesn’t have that industrial feel that so many lounges have
Both Centurion and Platinum American Express cardholders receive free access to Centurion Lounges (along with up to two guests). Other American Express cardholders may use the Lounge for $50. I have the Platinum Card, which is expensive, but has many perks, such as this.
A New York frequent flyer who elegantly combines her passions for worldwide travel, running a gazillion marathons all over the globe and staying fit ... without sacrificing her fancy for good wine and food.
I’ve tried the Centurion lounge in Las Vegas. It’s nice.
I liked it too. I should have a post up on that within a day or two.
i traveled in late October and was not allowed 2 guest for free as that benefit was terminated in mid October.
I was traveling with 2 friends Who did not have an AMEX platinum or centerion card.
Alas, I could not enjoy the lounge as part of my travel.