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The American Express Centurion Lounge in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (better known as Sea-Tac or SEA) offers a relaxing and luxurious experience for travelers, with shower suites, premium dining and work spaces. The locally inspired food stands out as a highlight. It’s well worth a visit for those traveling through Seattle.
Seattle Centurion Lounge location and layout
The AmEx Centurion Lounge in Seattle is in the Central Terminal at SEA. To get to it, you’ll need to take either the elevator or staircase in the food court.
The Centurion Lounge Seattle is open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Photo by Carissa Rawson)
Once upstairs, you’ll find yourself in the main lobby of the lounge, which features high ceilings and plenty of seating. The bar is near the front, while a coffee stand, additional seating and food are located further inside.
Food and drink
American Express Centurion Lounges are always a cut above when it comes to food and drink, with chef-designed food and premium liquor with no upcharge.
Kristi Brown is the executive chef for the SEA lounge. Raised in Seattle, she opened the popular Communion Restaurant & Bar in 2020. Along with being named one of Seattle Magazine’s most influential people in 2021, she has been a finalist for the James Beard Awards.
(Photo by Carissa Rawson)
Expect to find locally inspired meals that rotate throughout breakfast and dinner.
(Photo by Carissa Rawson)
The lounge also features a specialty coffee bar, where you can find freshly crafted beverages and smoothies.
(Photo by Carissa Rawson)
Amenities
AmEx’s Centurion Lounge is freshly revamped and provides plenty of space for seating and working. This includes high-top tables near the bar as well as booths, sofas and individual cubicles.
(Photo by Carissa Rawson)
Business center
Although the AmEx Centurion Lounge doesn’t have a dedicated business center, it does provide complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi to guests. You also have access to printers and copiers.
(Photo by Carissa Rawson)
At the back of the lounge you’ll also find communal desks with power outlets.
Showers
Like many AmEx lounges, the American Express Centurion Lounge in Seattle offers shower amenities to those wanting to freshen up before a flight or during a connection. In the shower suites, you’ll find shampoo, conditioner, body wash and a hair dryer.
How to access the Centurion Lounge at Seattle
Access to Centurion Lounges is limited to eligible cardholders and their guests. During busy times, there might be a waitlist. You can add yourself to the digital waitlist through AmEx’s app.
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Centurion Lounge guest policy
A fee of $50 for each guest ($30 for children aged 2 through 17) unless an annual spend requirement of $75,000 is met each calendar year. If the spend requirement is met, two complimentary guests will be allowed.
A fee of $50 for each guest ($30 for children aged 2 through 17) unless an annual spend requirement of $75,000 is met each calendar year. If the spend requirement is met, two complimentary guests will be allowed.
A fee of $50 for each guest ($30 for children aged 2 through 17) up to two guests.
A fee of $50 for each guest ($30 for children aged 2 through 17) up to two guests.
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Eligible cardholders
Those who have the right cards can access Centurion Lounges when flying, though there are some restrictions:
Access policies
Even with an eligible card, you’ll still have to abide by certain lounge access rules:
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Enter within three hours of departure on your boarding pass (exceptions for connecting flights).
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No access after you’ve landed. (Select lounges outside the U.S. may allow entry upon arrival.)
Guests
American Express used to allow cardholders complimentary lounge access for themselves and up to two guests, but crowding issues forced a change. Now there are restrictions on those who can bring guests without charge:
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Centurion Card holders can bring two guests at no additional charge.
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Corporate Platinum Card holders can bring two guests at no additional charge.
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Those with eligible cards who have spent $75,000 in a calendar year can bring two guests without charge:
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The Business Platinum Card® from American Express.
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If you don’t have these cards or don’t meet these spending requirements, you also can pay for a one-time entry to the lounge for your guests:
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Children under 18 are not allowed.
Anyone using a Delta credit card to gain entry or those wanting to bring more than two guests at a time also can take advantage of this daily guest rate.
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