American Express The Centurion Lounge
★3.6(1,078 reviews)PHX
Phoenix's flagship Amex lounge — Platinum and Centurion cardholders only.
The American Express Centurion Lounge at Phoenix Sky Harbor opened in January 2020 and is the airport's premium lounge. It came out of a collaboration between American Express and MAG USA, the company behind the Escape Lounges, and the two brands sit side by side in Terminal 4: the Centurion Lounge shares an entrance with the pay-in Escape Lounge. Access is reserved for eligible American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders — there's no pay-in or membership route on the Centurion side. For travellers who hold the right Amex card, it's the standout space at PHX; for everyone else, the Escape Lounge next door is the pay-in alternative through the same door.
Crowding · busy at peak
A comfortable place to work before a flight, with Wi-Fi, power at many seats and premium seating you can use for a laptop. Good for email and focused work, though it isn't a dedicated business lounge.
The Centurion Lounge follows American Express's premium food-and-drink template, with a chef-driven hot and cold spread and a full bar a clear step above the standard contract-lounge buffet. Expect a rotating menu and a proper bar list rather than a basic self-serve setup.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
After clearing security in Terminal 4, follow signs for the lounges; the Centurion Lounge shares an entrance with the Escape Lounge.
- 01Check in for your Terminal 4 flight
- 02Clear Terminal 4 security
- 03Follow airside lounge signage
- 04Arrive at the shared Centurion / Escape entrance
Landmarks: Terminal 4 airside · Escape Lounge entrance
ℹ Sky Harbor (PHX)
American ExpressIncluded: Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary full bar
American Express Platinum or Centurion Card
Flying from PHX without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at PHXMake the most of it.
Access is limited to eligible Amex Platinum and Centurion cardholders — bring the card.
If the Centurion Lounge is full, the pay-in Escape Lounge shares the entrance as a fallback.
Check current Amex guest rules before relying on bringing companions.
Arrive early at the Terminal 4 departure peaks, as the lounge can reach capacity.
This lounge is Terminal 4 only — confirm your terminal before clearing security.
Quick answers.
Access is limited to eligible American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders. There's no pay-in or membership route on the Centurion side.
It opened in January 2020, from a collaboration between American Express and MAG USA, the company behind the Escape Lounges.
The pay-in Escape Lounge shares the same Terminal 4 entrance, so eligible Amex cardholders can use it as a fallback at busy times.
