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FAQ
Q: Where is the lounge?
A: Terminal 3, F concourse, right by Gate F2 (formerly gate 75) and the F-1 security checkpoint (that has PreCheck, sometimes).
Q: Can I visit there if I'm departing from another terminal?
A: Absolutely. Security at SFO will let passengers departing from any concourse at SFO go through security in any concourse, even ones that aren't connected behind security. At the moment, Terminal 3 concourses E and F, and International Terminal concourse G are connected airside to the Centurion lounge. Some other concourses are connected to each other airside, but not to the point that you can walk airside to the Centurion. However, with a PreCheck security lane right next to the entrance to the lounge, it can be quite easy to clear security twice if necessary.
Q: Can I visit if I'm arriving at SFO?
A: It depends. If you're arriving in the aforementioned concourses E, F, or G, then yes, but only if you have a connecting flight. If you're arriving in one of the other concourses, then security at SFO won't let you clear into E, F, or G without a boarding pass departing SFO that day. If you're arriving internationally, again, you'd need a same-day SFO departing boarding pass to clear security.
Wines by electronic pour
What have you found?
Q: Where is the lounge?
A: Terminal 3, F concourse, right by Gate F2 (formerly gate 75) and the F-1 security checkpoint (that has PreCheck, sometimes).
Q: Can I visit there if I'm departing from another terminal?
A: Absolutely. Security at SFO will let passengers departing from any concourse at SFO go through security in any concourse, even ones that aren't connected behind security. At the moment, Terminal 3 concourses E and F, and International Terminal concourse G are connected airside to the Centurion lounge. Some other concourses are connected to each other airside, but not to the point that you can walk airside to the Centurion. However, with a PreCheck security lane right next to the entrance to the lounge, it can be quite easy to clear security twice if necessary.
Q: Can I visit if I'm arriving at SFO?
A: It depends. If you're arriving in the aforementioned concourses E, F, or G, then yes, but only if you have a connecting flight. If you're arriving in one of the other concourses, then security at SFO won't let you clear into E, F, or G without a boarding pass departing SFO that day. If you're arriving internationally, again, you'd need a same-day SFO departing boarding pass to clear security.
Wines by electronic pour
What have you found?
- Add wine and date please
Centurion Lounge SFO [Opened 6 November 2014] (2013 - 2021)
#196
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: YVR SFO
Programs: UA G
Posts: 4,866
I seriously hope they replace the cocktail menu with something locally crafted.
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#197
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Location: MCO
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#198
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 28
No, they don't let you through, if you ARRIVE at SFO. I arranged to meet a friend at the Centurion, and I'm sitting here in the stupid ticketing lobby because TSA does NOT let you in if you are not LEAVING SFO that day. And of course, I left my terminal, where I could have at least hung out at the awful Admiral's Club, and I can't get back in there, either.
This sucks.
This sucks.
#199
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
Thanks for the photos. ^ The soft product seems less provisioned than the showers at DFW, unless there have been cutbacks at DFW too. (I haven't been to the lounge since June, but they had bottles of L'Occitane products earlier this year.)
They used the same fixtures as the DFW lounge, which is unfortunate because these are a total functional design fail. Water splatters everywhere and doesn't drain properly in the sink. The lack of a barrier besides a curtain in the shower means that water gets all over the shower room floor. The showers also got quite musty after the first few months at DFW. Furthermore, judging by the wait for the showers at the DFW lounge, I think you can forget about getting a quick shower at SFO unless you arrive at an off peak time.
They used the same fixtures as the DFW lounge, which is unfortunate because these are a total functional design fail. Water splatters everywhere and doesn't drain properly in the sink. The lack of a barrier besides a curtain in the shower means that water gets all over the shower room floor. The showers also got quite musty after the first few months at DFW. Furthermore, judging by the wait for the showers at the DFW lounge, I think you can forget about getting a quick shower at SFO unless you arrive at an off peak time.
Luckily it was 8-10 pm and no wait for the shower
#200
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: East Coast, USA
Posts: 1,032
One shower room only? Oh well, note to self, make sure to use UA arrivals lounge after INTL trip.
#201
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: San Francisco
Programs: UA MM, UA Gold
Posts: 195
Opening Day Photos
Happen to be landing in SFO today on opening day so had a visit. Got my Michelin starred cookbook from the in-house chef and a scented candle as the opening day gift too.
American Express Centurion Lounge San Francisco Photos
Probably the best lounge around for food and amenities - way better than UA Club.
There's also a pretty swank cocktail menu as well (attached).
American Express Centurion Lounge San Francisco Photos
Probably the best lounge around for food and amenities - way better than UA Club.
There's also a pretty swank cocktail menu as well (attached).
#202
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SJC
Programs: AA, AS, Marriott
Posts: 6,014
I haven't been to LAS since the lounge opened there, but hopefully LAS and SFO don't have the oscillating water problem that's present at DFW. Every 20 seconds or so the water switches between cold and scalding. The bathroom's housekeeping also doesn't do a proper refresh during periods of high use. (Simply replacing the bath towel does not constitute a cleaning.)
#203
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold, Costco Executive Member, Safeway Club Card
Posts: 289
No, they don't let you through, if you ARRIVE at SFO. I arranged to meet a friend at the Centurion, and I'm sitting here in the stupid ticketing lobby because TSA does NOT let you in if you are not LEAVING SFO that day. And of course, I left my terminal, where I could have at least hung out at the awful Admiral's Club, and I can't get back in there, either.
This sucks.
This sucks.
There goes that plan!
#204
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Location: MCO
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No, they don't let you through, if you ARRIVE at SFO. I arranged to meet a friend at the Centurion, and I'm sitting here in the stupid ticketing lobby because TSA does NOT let you in if you are not LEAVING SFO that day. And of course, I left my terminal, where I could have at least hung out at the awful Admiral's Club, and I can't get back in there, either.
This sucks.
This sucks.
#205
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
Programs: AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTT, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,614
#206
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 648
Hope to be there in a week and a half
No reports on the 'CENT' gift yet? I figured this would be the busiest cent lounge? I don't expect any left by the time i get there
Love the wine wall idea....great job Amex
No reports on the 'CENT' gift yet? I figured this would be the busiest cent lounge? I don't expect any left by the time i get there
Love the wine wall idea....great job Amex
#207
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: AA Platinum Pro, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Exploralist, Marriot Silver
Posts: 2,065
Centurion and Platinum card holders I think get the same gifts: a cookbook and a candle. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong on this one as this would be different from previous openings.
#208
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Gave Mrs. Lee the candle and she said "This smells like Vegas!"
We often stay at Aria...I guess whatever the Amex scent is does have that vanilla/orchid thing going. Still got a good laugh out of it though.
We often stay at Aria...I guess whatever the Amex scent is does have that vanilla/orchid thing going. Still got a good laugh out of it though.
#209
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
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