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Old Oct 30, 2025 | 1:31 pm
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DCA UC vs Amex - no contest

I am a huge fan of the DCA UC, but I had the chance to try out the Centurion Club today. My first impression was not unlike a bus terminal waiting room; jammed with people, very few seating options, and seating not as generous as the UC. But their food and drinks are supposed to be top level, right? I tried a Mojave, which was a mezcal based cocktail and it was fine. Then I checked out the buffet, expecting to see curated small plates of cool stuff. But it was the usual boring pig trough of salad stuff, 1 protein, starch, veggies, etc. Not at all impressed. I decided rather quickly to depart for the UC, and as I left there was a line of people scanning a QR code for the waitlist (lounge at capacity). No thanks . . .

The UC in DCA was reliable as always. I thought their buffet was superior; much better nibbly options. And they have Rombauer, which I always enjoy. Plenty of room and seating choices.

Don't bother with Centurion if you have UC access in DCA, IMHO.
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