Centurion Lounge DEN [Opened 1 February 2021]
#556
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Rockies
Programs: UA Platinum, HHonors Diamond, Bonvoy occasionally Bonvoyed Mostly
Posts: 428
Thursday afternoon might be tough. You will likely get in but finding a "quiet" corner might prove to be difficult.
#557
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: BAEC Gold, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Titanium, UA Gold (*G), DL Silver, Makers Mark Ambassador
Posts: 4,660
#558
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Rockies
Programs: UA Platinum, HHonors Diamond, Bonvoy occasionally Bonvoyed Mostly
Posts: 428
#559
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: BAEC Gold, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Titanium, UA Gold (*G), DL Silver, Makers Mark Ambassador
Posts: 4,660
Thanks for the update. Seems you're DEN based, any guess on if the UA club will be better? I know the East club was closed for renovations when I was last there in January
#560
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Rockies
Programs: UA Platinum, HHonors Diamond, Bonvoy occasionally Bonvoyed Mostly
Posts: 428
Yes, if you have access to the UA club, it will have space. Many times i've ended up just going to the UA club instead of the CL, specially if i'm flying UA. They also have some phone booths there which are good for taking a call. The UA club also does get crowded because the east side is closed but you have much better chance of finding some quite space for a work call.
#562
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,815
As I posted in the CL waiting/crowding thread, there was no wait to get in on a recent Tuesday at 5:30 pm. Unfortunately that was about where the good ended. The dinner on offer was probably the most miserable selection of food I've seen in a CL since the microwaving cod in the breakroom experience of the CL at PHL in 2019.
The "chef station" pasta which was called "Spaghetti Aglio E Olio" was literally just spaghetti with nothing of discernable taste. On the main buffet they had some pork stew, which I was perplexed as an entre. It also was completely tasteless. The pear and cherry cobbler dessert was also not very good, but was somehow the least bad part of the meal.
I also really wish they would lean into the beer bar; most of the craft beer options have been unchanged since this lounge opened. Please branch out.
The "chef station" pasta which was called "Spaghetti Aglio E Olio" was literally just spaghetti with nothing of discernable taste. On the main buffet they had some pork stew, which I was perplexed as an entre. It also was completely tasteless. The pear and cherry cobbler dessert was also not very good, but was somehow the least bad part of the meal.
I also really wish they would lean into the beer bar; most of the craft beer options have been unchanged since this lounge opened. Please branch out.
#563
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: DEN
Programs: UA Silver, whatever the Amex plat gets me and somehow still IHG Diamond after 3 years of no nights
Posts: 702
As I posted in the CL waiting/crowding thread, there was no wait to get in on a recent Tuesday at 5:30 pm. Unfortunately that was about where the good ended. The dinner on offer was probably the most miserable selection of food I've seen in a CL since the microwaving cod in the breakroom experience of the CL at PHL in 2019.
The "chef station" pasta which was called "Spaghetti Aglio E Olio" was literally just spaghetti with nothing of discernable taste. On the main buffet they had some pork stew, which I was perplexed as an entre. It also was completely tasteless. The pear and cherry cobbler dessert was also not very good, but was somehow the least bad part of the meal.
I also really wish they would lean into the beer bar; most of the craft beer options have been unchanged since this lounge opened. Please branch out.
The "chef station" pasta which was called "Spaghetti Aglio E Olio" was literally just spaghetti with nothing of discernable taste. On the main buffet they had some pork stew, which I was perplexed as an entre. It also was completely tasteless. The pear and cherry cobbler dessert was also not very good, but was somehow the least bad part of the meal.
I also really wish they would lean into the beer bar; most of the craft beer options have been unchanged since this lounge opened. Please branch out.
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#564
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Rockies
Programs: UA Platinum, HHonors Diamond, Bonvoy occasionally Bonvoyed Mostly
Posts: 428
As I posted in the CL waiting/crowding thread, there was no wait to get in on a recent Tuesday at 5:30 pm. Unfortunately that was about where the good ended. The dinner on offer was probably the most miserable selection of food I've seen in a CL since the microwaving cod in the breakroom experience of the CL at PHL in 2019.
The "chef station" pasta which was called "Spaghetti Aglio E Olio" was literally just spaghetti with nothing of discernable taste. On the main buffet they had some pork stew, which I was perplexed as an entre. It also was completely tasteless. The pear and cherry cobbler dessert was also not very good, but was somehow the least bad part of the meal.
I also really wish they would lean into the beer bar; most of the craft beer options have been unchanged since this lounge opened. Please branch out.
The "chef station" pasta which was called "Spaghetti Aglio E Olio" was literally just spaghetti with nothing of discernable taste. On the main buffet they had some pork stew, which I was perplexed as an entre. It also was completely tasteless. The pear and cherry cobbler dessert was also not very good, but was somehow the least bad part of the meal.
I also really wish they would lean into the beer bar; most of the craft beer options have been unchanged since this lounge opened. Please branch out.
#565
Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 29
Trekked over despite flight in A since I was curious after reading this thread how bad it might be. No wait Monday 1030 AM. 3-4 people at check in desk, one explaining to someone on the side why they couldn't get in. Seemed like she was stressed about taking a meeting but if she would have read this thread or looked inside clearly this is not the place for it :-) Very very crowded, area near the craft beer bar was a bit quieter. Staff seemed to be hustling replenishing/clearing. One coffee machine broken. Omelette station in action and reasonable selection for breakfast. The bar has now clearly posted the 1 drink/15 minute policy (30 minutes for liquor neat). NO SHOTS. I'd never seen a sign like that in any lounge Amex or otherwise so asked the bartender about it. Colorado law, people don't realize the effect of altitude, etc. Sounds reasonable as it seems like people were there to get lit up on a Monday, (unsuccessfully) trying to order double pours and/or protesting having to display their ID. Satisfied my curiosity, no plans to wait for it or rush to try and get there if traveling DIA in the future. Denver might be the definition of "this is why we can't have nice things" in the CL family.
#566
Join Date: May 2011
Location: NYC (LGA, JFK), CT
Programs: Delta Platinum, American Gold, JetBlue Mosaic 4, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond,
Posts: 4,912
I'm sitting here now - perhaps the most crowded / chaotic Centurion Lounge situation I have seen. Waited 10 minutes to check in, quoted a 45 minute waitlist, got off the waitlist in about 15-20 minutes. Lounge is super crowded. But honestly that describes the entire airport, with wind delays all day today. I am not sure what is doing on at DEN, but it seems like lounge capacity is well behind actual passenger capacity here (though I admit I am not well versed in the United situation here). At the end of the day, if you can spend your spare time somewhere outside of the airport, that seems to be a better bet than coming here early. If you are early, seems like finding the first open bar stool at a restaurant may be the way to go.
#567
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP, Hyatt Glob, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat, Total Wine & More Reserve
Posts: 4,575
The new UCs upped their food since they opened. Still not quite as extensive as what's offered here, but less of a reason to make the trek out to C. The UCs do lack showers though.
#568
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Plat
Posts: 7,074
I'm sitting here now - perhaps the most crowded / chaotic Centurion Lounge situation I have seen. Waited 10 minutes to check in, quoted a 45 minute waitlist, got off the waitlist in about 15-20 minutes. Lounge is super crowded. But honestly that describes the entire airport, with wind delays all day today. I am not sure what is doing on at DEN, but it seems like lounge capacity is well behind actual passenger capacity here (though I admit I am not well versed in the United situation here). At the end of the day, if you can spend your spare time somewhere outside of the airport, that seems to be a better bet than coming here early. If you are early, seems like finding the first open bar stool at a restaurant may be the way to go.
I literally ascribe $0 value to CL access in determining whether to keep or cancel the Platinum card. It's just a horrible experience.
Regards