Feb 10, 22, 8:05 am
Last edit by: Zorak
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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, concourses C, D, E, F, and G are all connected airside to the Centurion lounge. From boarding areas A or B you would have to clear security twice. For the most up-to-date info, see Connecting in SFO thread in the FlyerTalk San Francisco forum.
Q: Can I visit if I'm arriving at SFO?
A: Centurion Lounges no longer offer access on arrival.
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, concourses C, D, E, F, and G are all connected airside to the Centurion lounge. From boarding areas A or B you would have to clear security twice. For the most up-to-date info, see Connecting in SFO thread in the FlyerTalk San Francisco forum.
Q: Can I visit if I'm arriving at SFO?
A: Centurion Lounges no longer offer access on arrival.
Centurion Lounge SFO [Opened 6 November 2014; Expanded 31 December 2022]
Aug 12, 22, 1:57 pm
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Originally Posted by Kacee
It's actually a three step process most of the time . . . (1) wait in line for CL, (2) eat at CL, (3) relax at Rotunda. I have a hard time getting past (1) 
Originally Posted by hanlong
I like the food at Centurion Lounge but while it is definitely better than the UA Club lounge, the Polaris lounge definitely has better food.
- United Polaris
- Giants Clubhouse (PP)
- Lark Creek (PP)
- Alaska
- Delta
- United
- Centurion
- Air France
- Yankee Pier (PP)
- British Airways
Aug 12, 22, 2:24 pm
#137
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Originally Posted by boraxo
mine is similar: (1) check to see if cl has a line (ime about 90% of the time) (2a) if solo, and i have 30+ minutes, go straight to giants clubhouse restaurant (2b) if <30 min and/or with family, go straight to uc. (3) if flight is terminal e go straight to uc. I'm too old to do waitlists and walk back and forth in the airport.
Here's my ranking:
Here's my ranking:
- united polaris
- giants clubhouse (pp)
- lark creek (pp)
- alaska
- delta
- united
- centurion
- air france
- yankee pier (pp)
- british airways
Aug 13, 22, 4:00 am
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Originally Posted by dhuey (Post # 125)
If you can afford the Amex Plat, you can probably afford exactly the meal you want at a good restaurant in the terminal.
And my no-annual-fee Hilton AmEx is not accepted widely enough in my part of the country.
But this thread is great for lounge comparisons and restaurant intel at SFO.
Maybe some day a friend might guest me in?
Aug 13, 22, 5:53 am
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Originally Posted by SPN Lifer
I actually can't afford it.
And my no-annual-fee Hilton AmEx is not accepted widely enough in my part of the country.
But this thread is great for lounge comparisons and restaurant intel at SFO.
Maybe some day a friend might guest me in?
And my no-annual-fee Hilton AmEx is not accepted widely enough in my part of the country.
But this thread is great for lounge comparisons and restaurant intel at SFO.
Maybe some day a friend might guest me in?
Aug 14, 22, 11:45 pm
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Centurion Lounge Access SFO
Greetings all
I’m flying on KLM from SFO and hoping to use the Centurion Lounge with my Plat card. My question is if the lounge is accessible when departing from the international terminal.
Thanks in advance.
I’m flying on KLM from SFO and hoping to use the Centurion Lounge with my Plat card. My question is if the lounge is accessible when departing from the international terminal.
Thanks in advance.
Aug 15, 22, 4:49 am
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Originally Posted by Victor88
....is if the lounge is accessible when departing from the international terminal.
Aug 15, 22, 9:16 am
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Originally Posted by Victor88
Greetings all
I’m flying on KLM from SFO and hoping to use the Centurion Lounge with my Plat card. My question is if the lounge is accessible when departing from the international terminal.
Thanks in advance.
I’m flying on KLM from SFO and hoping to use the Centurion Lounge with my Plat card. My question is if the lounge is accessible when departing from the international terminal.
Thanks in advance.
Aug 15, 22, 9:34 am
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Originally Posted by Buster CT1K
Yes but you will have to exit security and reclear security.
Aug 15, 22, 9:56 am
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Originally Posted by Kacee
Right. KLM will depart from A Terminal which is not connected airside to T3. Not sure it's worth it unless you have TSA Pre and a lot of time.
Aug 26, 22, 12:08 am
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Originally Posted by dsquared37
When I followed up yesterday, dissatisfied with Tuesday's interaction, the phone agent gave me the open times she was seeing which varied from a 7pm closing T-F to 530 and even 330 closing on Sunday.
Meanwhile the website still lists a static 6am-9pm club opening irrespective of day of week.
Meanwhile the website still lists a static 6am-9pm club opening irrespective of day of week.
https://global.americanexpress.com/l...tinum-card/SFO
When I passed by last, they had a sign out front that said "Open Daily, 6 am - 7 pm, Limited Hours"
Aug 26, 22, 5:36 am
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Originally Posted by econ
Came across this other page that lists shorter opening hours. Still find it hard to believe this place closes at 7 pm (and 5:30 pm on M-T?).
https://global.americanexpress.com/l...tinum-card/SFO
When I passed by last, they had a sign out front that said "Open Daily, 6 am - 7 pm, Limited Hours"
https://global.americanexpress.com/l...tinum-card/SFO
When I passed by last, they had a sign out front that said "Open Daily, 6 am - 7 pm, Limited Hours"
Aug 29, 22, 12:24 pm
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Stopped in yesterday (Sunday) from 9:25 to 9:45 AM. The agent at the front desk warned everyone seating was limited due to crowding and asked us to be patient.
Frankly it looked the same amount of crowded to me as it has on every visit going back to 2016
Breakfast was above average for these days. Oatmeal, scrambled eggs, a fritata, chicken apple sausage, yams and biscuits.
Frankly it looked the same amount of crowded to me as it has on every visit going back to 2016
Breakfast was above average for these days. Oatmeal, scrambled eggs, a fritata, chicken apple sausage, yams and biscuits.
Aug 29, 22, 1:32 pm
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Originally Posted by CMK10
Stopped in yesterday (Sunday) from 9:25 to 9:45 AM. The agent at the front desk warned everyone seating was limited due to crowding and asked us to be patient.
Frankly it looked the same amount of crowded to me as it has on every visit going back to 2016
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Breakfast was above average for these days. Oatmeal, scrambled eggs, a fritata, chicken apple sausage, yams and biscuits.
Frankly it looked the same amount of crowded to me as it has on every visit going back to 2016
...
Breakfast was above average for these days. Oatmeal, scrambled eggs, a fritata, chicken apple sausage, yams and biscuits.
Last edited by Mama; Aug 29, 22 at 1:40 pm
Aug 29, 22, 3:23 pm
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Originally Posted by Mama
How often do you go to SFO Cen lounge? Their food is the same everyday for the last 5 years. It's disgusting. The crowd gobble down the food and drink like they are in a refugee camp. And the workers push the food supply carts through the front entrance, stacking up food supply by the doorway, by the restrooms, by the bar table. Try afternoon, you will be disgusted.
As to the rest of your post I think you're being a touch hyperbolic. I've never been "disgusted" by an airline lounge or the people in it.
Aug 29, 22, 6:02 pm
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Originally Posted by Mama
How often do you go to SFO Cen lounge? Their food is the same everyday for the last 5 years. It's disgusting. The crowd gobble down the food and drink like they are in a refugee camp. And the workers push the food supply carts through the front entrance, stacking up food supply by the doorway, by the restrooms, by the bar table. Try afternoon, you will be disgusted.
The workers push boxes of chicken breasts(yes, the infamous chicken breast same style everyday for the past 5 years or more), vegetables, cases of wine, coke...etc through front entrance and share the elevator with you, the guests. They stack up cases of wine and cokes on the floor in hallways and by the bar, because the guests drink faster than the staff can ever restock them to the shelves, so why not just skip the shelves. They sometimes even run out of orange juice or ice. You are witnessing a chaotic, starving crowd there.
And, if you are lucky like me, sitting and eating, and someone stands next to your table watching you till you finish, waiting to grab your table as soon as you stand up. It was rather unpleasant, there is nothing premium about it.
Last edited by Mama; Aug 29, 22 at 7:52 pm
