Dec 8, 2014, 12:26 am
Last edit by: Infinite1K
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.
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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?
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Centurion Lounge SFO [Opened 6 November 2014] (2013 - 2021)
Mar 23, 2017, 3:54 am
#781
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Hi all,
Have not been to a Centurion lounge before and have a chance in a few weeks. Wife and I fly from YVR with a 3 hr layover in SFO before continuing on to IAH. Both flights in UA business class. Trying to decide if we pay for entry to the Centurion Lounge (both are SPG Amex cardholders, so would be $100 total), or if we go to the UA lounge, which we haven't been to in SFO. Looking at the past weeks worth of our flight from YVR, it seems to land in the gates that range from the 60's to the 80's, so we're in the neighborhood of the lounge. A few questions.....
Saw a posting of the menu from August. Is that still the current menu?
Is it worth paying the premium versus free entry to the UA Club? Been to a few of those and they haven't been anything super special, though better than no lounge access. We also have Priority Pass, but not sure on the quality of the KLM lounge?
Thoughts on this being worth the $100 premium to pay versus other options. Flying in on a Friday afternoon, so imagine it will be busy. Thanks for your thoughts!
Have not been to a Centurion lounge before and have a chance in a few weeks. Wife and I fly from YVR with a 3 hr layover in SFO before continuing on to IAH. Both flights in UA business class. Trying to decide if we pay for entry to the Centurion Lounge (both are SPG Amex cardholders, so would be $100 total), or if we go to the UA lounge, which we haven't been to in SFO. Looking at the past weeks worth of our flight from YVR, it seems to land in the gates that range from the 60's to the 80's, so we're in the neighborhood of the lounge. A few questions.....
Saw a posting of the menu from August. Is that still the current menu?
Is it worth paying the premium versus free entry to the UA Club? Been to a few of those and they haven't been anything super special, though better than no lounge access. We also have Priority Pass, but not sure on the quality of the KLM lounge?
Thoughts on this being worth the $100 premium to pay versus other options. Flying in on a Friday afternoon, so imagine it will be busy. Thanks for your thoughts!
Mar 23, 2017, 8:15 am
#782
Join Date: Sep 2015
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IMHO no. It is a great feeling to experience this club for "free" if you have the platinum/centurion card. But I would not pay $50 for access.
This location does have a nice wine tasting area, and like others, a decent bar. Some folks are really attracted to the free booze; if this is your angle it might be worth it.
If it were me, I'd take the $100 and have a good meal in the terminal and relax in the UA biz lounge afterward.
If you have time, you might consider picking up a platinum card. If you are returning on the same route, you can use the lounge again. $400 in airline expenses in the first membership year + CL entrance fees on this single trip would pay for the annual fee right there.
This location does have a nice wine tasting area, and like others, a decent bar. Some folks are really attracted to the free booze; if this is your angle it might be worth it.
If it were me, I'd take the $100 and have a good meal in the terminal and relax in the UA biz lounge afterward.
If you have time, you might consider picking up a platinum card. If you are returning on the same route, you can use the lounge again. $400 in airline expenses in the first membership year + CL entrance fees on this single trip would pay for the annual fee right there.
Mar 23, 2017, 8:34 am
#783
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Assuming Jed33d is eligible for a USA-issued card. Canadian pricing and benefits are different.
Mar 23, 2017, 9:03 am
#784
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: San Francisco
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For me, 3 hours is right around that amount of time where you could probably get good use out of the lounge (assuming there is space to let you guys in). If you drink, and have 3-4 cocktails + breakfast/lunch/dinner, then you'd get your money's worth. If you have less than 3 hours though, I wouldn't go & I'd just go to a nice restaurant in SFO and spend $75 there for a few drinks and food.
Mar 23, 2017, 9:56 pm
#785
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Hi all,
Thanks for the feedback. You all are echoing the decision points I'm wrestling with. If we went in, we'd have dinner and probably 3 drinks each, so I'm guessing that would put us at about $40 each for a decent meal in the terminal, so close to a wash.
We don't travel through SFO much, so any recommendations on a decent place to eat in Terminals E or F as that looks like where we'll probably land/depart. We can use that as an option if A) we can't get in the lounge, or B) decide we don't want a full meal and a few drinks. We'll be there on a Friday afternoon, so I'm guessing will be pretty crowded.
Thanks all!
Thanks for the feedback. You all are echoing the decision points I'm wrestling with. If we went in, we'd have dinner and probably 3 drinks each, so I'm guessing that would put us at about $40 each for a decent meal in the terminal, so close to a wash.
We don't travel through SFO much, so any recommendations on a decent place to eat in Terminals E or F as that looks like where we'll probably land/depart. We can use that as an option if A) we can't get in the lounge, or B) decide we don't want a full meal and a few drinks. We'll be there on a Friday afternoon, so I'm guessing will be pretty crowded.
Thanks all!
Mar 24, 2017, 5:09 am
#786
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 1,039
Hi all,
Thanks for the feedback. You all are echoing the decision points I'm wrestling with. If we went in, we'd have dinner and probably 3 drinks each, so I'm guessing that would put us at about $40 each for a decent meal in the terminal, so close to a wash.
We don't travel through SFO much, so any recommendations on a decent place to eat in Terminals E or F as that looks like where we'll probably land/depart. We can use that as an option if A) we can't get in the lounge, or B) decide we don't want a full meal and a few drinks. We'll be there on a Friday afternoon, so I'm guessing will be pretty crowded.
Thanks all!
Thanks for the feedback. You all are echoing the decision points I'm wrestling with. If we went in, we'd have dinner and probably 3 drinks each, so I'm guessing that would put us at about $40 each for a decent meal in the terminal, so close to a wash.
We don't travel through SFO much, so any recommendations on a decent place to eat in Terminals E or F as that looks like where we'll probably land/depart. We can use that as an option if A) we can't get in the lounge, or B) decide we don't want a full meal and a few drinks. We'll be there on a Friday afternoon, so I'm guessing will be pretty crowded.
Thanks all!
Mar 24, 2017, 11:24 am
#787
Join Date: Sep 2013
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To the OP, if you can get into the Cent Lounge, get your money's worth there with F&B, then it may be worth it to head over to UC to actually relax.
Mar 24, 2017, 11:44 am
#788
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I thought I was the only one! I pop in, get a bite to eat then go to the UA Rotunda club. While it has the outdated look, its large and there is always a quiet spot to relax.
Mar 24, 2017, 12:22 pm
#789
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Location: San Francisco
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haha so true. I reported elsewhere that I barely found a place to sit, and it was still uncomfortable. What I did was, got all my food and drinks in as soon as I could, then hightailed outta there to a UA Club, "to relax." I can say this with a straight face now.
To the OP, if you can get into the Cent Lounge, get your money's worth there with F&B, then it may be worth it to head over to UC to actually relax.
To the OP, if you can get into the Cent Lounge, get your money's worth there with F&B, then it may be worth it to head over to UC to actually relax.
Mar 24, 2017, 12:38 pm
#790
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Hi all,
Have not been to a Centurion lounge before and have a chance in a few weeks. Wife and I fly from YVR with a 3 hr layover in SFO before continuing on to IAH. Both flights in UA business class. Trying to decide if we pay for entry to the Centurion Lounge (both are SPG Amex cardholders, so would be $100 total), or if we go to the UA lounge, which we haven't been to in SFO. Looking at the past weeks worth of our flight from YVR, it seems to land in the gates that range from the 60's to the 80's, so we're in the neighborhood of the lounge. A few questions.....
Saw a posting of the menu from August. Is that still the current menu?
Is it worth paying the premium versus free entry to the UA Club? Been to a few of those and they haven't been anything super special, though better than no lounge access. We also have Priority Pass, but not sure on the quality of the KLM lounge?
Thoughts on this being worth the $100 premium to pay versus other options. Flying in on a Friday afternoon, so imagine it will be busy. Thanks for your thoughts!
Have not been to a Centurion lounge before and have a chance in a few weeks. Wife and I fly from YVR with a 3 hr layover in SFO before continuing on to IAH. Both flights in UA business class. Trying to decide if we pay for entry to the Centurion Lounge (both are SPG Amex cardholders, so would be $100 total), or if we go to the UA lounge, which we haven't been to in SFO. Looking at the past weeks worth of our flight from YVR, it seems to land in the gates that range from the 60's to the 80's, so we're in the neighborhood of the lounge. A few questions.....
Saw a posting of the menu from August. Is that still the current menu?
Is it worth paying the premium versus free entry to the UA Club? Been to a few of those and they haven't been anything super special, though better than no lounge access. We also have Priority Pass, but not sure on the quality of the KLM lounge?
Thoughts on this being worth the $100 premium to pay versus other options. Flying in on a Friday afternoon, so imagine it will be busy. Thanks for your thoughts!
Mar 24, 2017, 8:26 pm
#791
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I love the SFO Centurion Lounge, but I don't think it's worth $100 over your free access to the United Club Lounge. If you nonetheless consider putting down the Benjamin for access, take a look at whether the lounge is crowded as you climb the steps and make your decision.
Mar 25, 2017, 10:18 am
#792
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but if I had access to the new United Club (drinks there too although not as interesting), it's larger and nicely redone,
but at that point I might rather hit the SFO food options (lots of GREAT options) than get nibbles in the United Club, or better nibbles in the Cent lounge. How about this option. hit the United Club, if its' nice, not too occupied and the drinks are satisfactory, stay - if not too interesting, hit the great eateries in the SFO terminal (different eats in the 60's gates, newer and more space too!) and you haven't really paid out 100$ at that point.
but at that point I might rather hit the SFO food options (lots of GREAT options) than get nibbles in the United Club, or better nibbles in the Cent lounge. How about this option. hit the United Club, if its' nice, not too occupied and the drinks are satisfactory, stay - if not too interesting, hit the great eateries in the SFO terminal (different eats in the 60's gates, newer and more space too!) and you haven't really paid out 100$ at that point.
Also, looks like gates for arrival and departure are probably E or F, so any favorite restaurant spots? After all the feedback, leaning against the CL this trip.
Thanks!
Mar 25, 2017, 10:51 am
#793
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: San Francisco
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Thanks everyone and nmenaker! Just curious, is one of the UA clubs newer? We are flying in biz YVR-SFO-IAH(overnight)-CZM, so should have access.
Also, looks like gates for arrival and departure are probably E or F, so any favorite restaurant spots? After all the feedback, leaning against the CL this trip.
Thanks!
Also, looks like gates for arrival and departure are probably E or F, so any favorite restaurant spots? After all the feedback, leaning against the CL this trip.
Thanks!
Mar 25, 2017, 10:56 pm
#794
Join Date: Aug 2012
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Looking forward to checking out this lounge with my 2 guests towards the end of April by using my AMEX Plat. Both our arrival and departure are from Terminal 3 according to my itinerary. 6.5 h layover from afternoon to evening.
Apr 7, 2017, 12:56 pm
#795
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 264
I'm chilling in the SFO lounge right now, and while busy (not yet standing room only), there are a few seats here and there.
Just had a chicken dish with Brussels sprouts. I guess you're supposed to use the sauce on the chicken. LoL - but it's a healthy option by itself.
I got here too early, with another 5 hours until boarding at T-2.
Just had a chicken dish with Brussels sprouts. I guess you're supposed to use the sauce on the chicken. LoL - but it's a healthy option by itself.
I got here too early, with another 5 hours until boarding at T-2.