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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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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Centurion Lounge SFO [Opened 6 November 2014] (2013 - 2021)
Sep 17, 2018, 10:26 pm
#1096
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: UA gold; WN A; PC plat; Marriott Gold
Posts: 425
Visited this evening at about 8:30pm. The lounge was not crowded. There was not the signage about restricted access. I asked about the policy change - the front desk agent said that this is not a new policy, they do not have the policy at all times, it's based on the crowd and pointed out that since right now it's not crowded they are not restricting access. then she re-emphasized that this is not a new policy. I don't buy that "not a new policy" bit as I go to the sfo lounge several times a month, usually at peak mid-day times, and had not seen the access restriction before.
Sep 18, 2018, 9:18 am
#1097
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 116
I didn't notice that sign when I went in around 3:00 last week on a Tuesday...
Sep 18, 2018, 3:35 pm
#1098
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Plat MM, CM Plat, Amex Plat, Hertz CP, Hyatt Globalist, SPG Gold, Vons Club
Posts: 6,852
Here now Tuesday 18th.. No sign, tables are available for the most part, and barely a line at the bar or food offerings arrived at 1:45 pm and its 2:30 pm as I write this..
Sep 23, 2018, 11:03 am
#1099
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: San Francisco, California
Programs: Amex Centurion, United Global Services
Posts: 847
Was there Saturday. 9/22 - gift for centurion card holdera - headphones by Master and Dynamic - $199 on Amazon. Not bad! Not noise canceling however but still an unexpected nicety!
Sep 23, 2018, 9:50 pm
#1100
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: UA gold; WN A; PC plat; Marriott Gold
Posts: 425
A couple more reports of access restrictions at SFO Centurion Lounge from the TPG Lounge facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/TPGLounge): A poster was denied entry on friday 9/21 because it was not within 3 hours of his SFO connecting flight. Another poster in that thread saw the restricted access signage sunday 9/23 afternoon.
Sep 24, 2018, 12:00 am
#1101
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: LAX/JFK/SFO
Programs: Amex Plat, Hyatt, IHG cards
Posts: 120
1. Midday, about a year ago. I don't recall the day of the week. I'm not sure if there were several people ahead of me, or just one or two taking a long time. I had been waiting for an hour by the time I removed myself from the list (as I'd be going to my gate soon).
2. Recently around noon. Tuesday. The lounge was busy but with no admittance restrictions. There was no one in line for the shower ahead of me, but the shower had not been cleaned in anticipation of the next guest (me). Whether it was not ready due to staff being inattentive/overworked...or the last occupant having only left a few minutes before...I do not know. I was allowed to shower about 10 minutes later, and it was nice. Clean bathroom, hot water...the water pressure was rather low but the shower was still quite comforting.
Sep 28, 2018, 11:17 pm
#1102
Join Date: May 2016
Location: NYC
Posts: 265
Does anyone know whether I can enter Terminal 3 (TSA Pre) for an international flight (G gates)? I want to get to Amex lounge faster instead of having to walk over through the international/domestic tunnel from International terminal. Apologies if this has been asked or if this is the wrong thread, couldn't find my answer.
Sep 29, 2018, 1:27 am
#1103
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: LAS ORD
Programs: AA Pro (mostly B6) OZ♦ (flying BR/UA), BA Silver Hyatt LT, Wynn Black, Cosmo Plat, Mlife Noir
Posts: 5,992
Gary from VFTW is reporting there is signage outside the SFO location limiting access to departing passangers only and no more than 3 hours before your flight.
https://viewfromthewing.boardingarea...before-flight/
https://viewfromthewing.boardingarea...before-flight/
Sep 29, 2018, 11:12 am
#1104
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,470
Does anyone know whether I can enter Terminal 3 (TSA Pre) for an international flight (G gates)? I want to get to Amex lounge faster instead of having to walk over through the international/domestic tunnel from International terminal. Apologies if this has been asked or if this is the wrong thread, couldn't find my answer.
Although it's not any faster than walking airside assuming you're coming from the international terminal. The airside connector runs parallel to the landside connector.
Oct 3, 2018, 10:03 am
#1105
Join Date: Jan 2000
Posts: 3,026
No crowding today at SFO. 9am actually quite relaxing other than the coffee machine spewing hot water instead of Expresso 
Cool gift for Centurions - A set of Master and Dynamic headphones and a 3 book subscription offer to Audible
Cool gift for Centurions - A set of Master and Dynamic headphones and a 3 book subscription offer to Audible
Oct 10, 2018, 11:02 am
#1106
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 423
now at the lounge (10 am pst). so busy. as soon as i walked in, had to browse around for 3 min before someone left a table.
Oct 10, 2018, 2:25 pm
#1107
Join Date: Jan 2000
Posts: 3,026
I got a pair there and a pair in LAS. Told the LAS lady I just got one that morning and she said - no problem, now you have 2!
Oct 12, 2018, 10:43 am
#1108
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: Mileage Plus 1K; Marriott Platinum; Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,355
Any update on the current lunch/dinner food menu? I'm mainly interested in what the protein dishes are. TIA.
UPDATE: I can now report that the main protein course today in the SFO lounge is braised tri-tip. Carnivores will enjoy it.
UPDATE: I can now report that the main protein course today in the SFO lounge is braised tri-tip. Carnivores will enjoy it.
Last edited by transportprof; Oct 16, 2018 at 3:43 pm
Oct 14, 2018, 11:26 pm
#1109
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Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Miami, Florida
Programs: AA ExPlat, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Spire, Hilton Gold
Posts: 4,009
I've never been to the Centurion Lounge at SFO. For the SFO vets, if I arrive around 9:00 pm on a weekday and was hoping to use the shower, what are my odds? Thanks.
Oct 16, 2018, 3:44 pm
#1110
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: Mileage Plus 1K; Marriott Platinum; Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,355