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Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Amex Centurion Lounge Is Coming to Amsterdam—Here's What Travelers Can Expect
Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Starting in 2026, American Express cardholders flying through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) will have a new place to relax: the city's first Centurion Lounge . The company just signed a lease for a nearly 6,000-square-foot space between Concourses E and F, and the design exemplifies Dutch culture, especially the country's love for coffee. With over 600,000 Amex cardmembers traveling through Schiphol each year, the lounge promises a quieter, more comfortable alternative to the usual airport chaos. At the center of the lounge? A dedicated coffee bar meant to capture gezellig—the Dutch word people always say doesn't translate, but somehow means cozy, warm, inviting and social all at once. Picture less of a corporate office espresso machine and more of a cafe you'd want to hang out in. The space encourages people to slow down and reconnect, rather than just power through emails before takeoff. Instead of feeling like a generic airport lounge, this one's going all in on the local feel. Designers built the lounge's color palette from the city's canals—blues, greens, and soft earth tones. Art from local Dutch artists and architectural details will reflect the city's historic canal houses. Amex wants the space to reflect Amsterdam, not just be near it. The city's food scene will inspire the lounge's food and drink menu, though Amex hasn't revealed exact details yet. If past lounges are anything to go by, expect a mix of local dishes and international staples that feel more thoughtful than your average airport meal. On the practical side, the lounge will offer high-speed Wi-Fi, plenty of outlets, a variety of seating areas for working or zoning out and likely those signature Amex cocktails and wines. The lounge will likely be open to The Platinum Card® from American Express and Centurion® Card from American Express * cardholders (terms apply), as usual, with Amex's present guest policies and entry rules. If you have a Platinum card and spend at least $75,000 in eligible purchases per calendar year, you'll get complimentary guest access to Centurion Lounges in select U.S. airports, plus Hong Kong and London Heathrow locations. That means you can bring up to two guests without additional fees. Nothing, however, has been confirmed yet on whether there will be any local tweaks when it comes to accessing the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol lounge. This isn't just another cookie-cutter lounge. Amex is trying to make Schiphol's Centurion Lounge feel like it belongs in Amsterdam, not just because it happens to be located there. Between its coffee focus, local art and thoughtful design, this space invites travelers to slow down, not speed through. If you're heading through AMS in 2026 or later, it might be worth arriving early on purpose.
Travel Weekly
5 days ago
- Business
- Travel Weekly
America Express to open Centurion Lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol
American Express plans to open a Centurion Lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in 2026. Located between concourses E and F, the lounge will feature Dutch-inspired designs, local art and food and beverages inspired by its location. The lounge is planned to be nearly 6,000 square feet and will feature a coffee bar, a nod to the importance of coffee to Dutch culture. It will also offer a bar, workstations, outlets and USB ports, several seating areas and WiFi. "With a large number of American Express Card Members traveling through Schiphol each year, the new Centurion Lounge will be an important addition to our growing global Centurion Lounge Network," American Express Travel president Audrey Hendley said in a release. "We know travelers are looking for authentic, local experiences when they travel, and the new Centurion Lounge will deliver a premium experience and amenities with a taste of Dutch history and culture."
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Travel + Leisure
19-05-2025
- Business
- Travel + Leisure
This Airport Lounge Company Was Just Named No. 1 in the World—and There Are 15 in the U.S.
For those still on the fence about which airport lounge they want to join, Yelp's new report on the most loved ones could provide some great insight. Having access to an airport lounge makes the whole travel experience a little better, according to everyone who has lounge access. The process of choosing one isn't super simple though; everything from your home airport to how much you're willing to spend is a factor. But the most important factor is: which one will be worth the effort? One way to help narrow down the options is to know who seems the most satisfied with their lounge access. Yelp's Most Loved Airport Lounges for 2025 list, which was meticulously ranked, comes after the platform saw an 18 percent year-over-year increase in search between 2023 and 2024. Yelp gave each brand a score, based on total pageviews, searches, photo uploads, reviews, and average star rating. Then, each metric was weighted equally in the final calculation to determine the six best airport lounges. At the top of the list, American Express' Centurion Lounge, which is also the only credit-card based lounge on the list. According to Yelp reviews, Centurion is the best because of its spaciousness, comfort, and 'regional, Michelin-starred chef-driven food and drink menus that highlight local flavors and rotate by location.' Some of these features are also offered at new Delta One Lounges, including focusing more on locally sourced high-end foods. These are the six most loved airport lounges, according to Yelp: Centurion Lounge Delta Sky Lounge United Club American Airlines Admirals Club Minute Suites Air France Lounge The great news about the rise in airport lounge options means that the competition has raised standards across the board. Now, it is expected that lounges will have full-service bars, high-speed WiFi, workspaces, and private call rooms. Minute Suites stands out as the only lounge on the list that doesn't require a high bar for entry. You can book one hour stays starting at $65, and get access to private nap pods. Minute Suites doesn't come with some of those other amenities — you won't find an endless supply of cheeses or fresh cups of coffee, but with no credit card membership required, it's an option for those who are lounge-curious. If you're looking for even more intel on the world of airport lounges, we've got information on how to get into them, which lounges T+L editors really love, and the new lounges to get excited about. Plus, check out the details on the Priority Pass, which gets travelers into 1,700 different lounges all over the world.
