I only saw two with young kids during our three hours there. But then again, there typically aren’t that many families with young children passing through the lounge at the same time. I’d say it hits capacity at only two parents with a couple kids each, so it’s not all that big.
The kids area features toys, a TV, and seating for parents. This change might also might result in me dropping the card next year. We likely won’t be passing through SFO again anyway on this trip, but it’s a bit of a bummer of the future. Unfortunately, American Express has totally socked it to families in terms of lounge access, so we probably won’t be enjoying the kids room with our family. The Centurion Lounge SFO does feature a kids play room. Today we picked one of the small wall couches along the far side of the lounge. If you’re trying to be productive, I’d pick the large table with a number of outlets to keep your laptop and other devices charged. There are a couple couches, some armchairs, and some different booth-style seats for 1 or two people. Personally, I much prefer the other side of the lounge with it’s variety of seating.
I guess it would be if you’re highly interested in the news. I’ve never found it to be an appealing place to sit, either. There is a middle area across from the front desk. I avoid this side of the lounge since it tends to get crowded. Near the bar and food area there are a number of tables where many people tend to eat. The lounge is essentially divided into two parts. There is a great variety of seating at the Centurion Lounge SFO. My favorite lounge view so far was (amazingly) at the McCarran United Club. The lounge itself overlooks part of Terminal 3 below, but you really don’t get any views of either the terminal or the tarmac, unless you sit right up next to the window. The front is all glass, and you’ll see the stairs and elevator heading up to the floor above. You really can’t miss the entrance to the Centurion Lounge SFO. You’ll have to pass through security (probably explaining to the TSA agent that you are visiting a lounge) into Terminal 3, but will have to exit and go through security again into terminals 1, 2, or International A. If you’re not flying United or one of the StarAlliance partners that uses International Terminal G, accessing the Centurion Lounge SFO will be a bit more of a headache. Since Terminal 3 is connected to International Terminal G via a post-security walkway, you can access the lounge from either of these terminals. The Centurion Lounge at San Francisco International Airport is located in Terminal 3 near gate 74. The card carries a hefty $450 annual fee (personal version costs $550). Since a Centurion card is out of the question for most people, the best way to access the lounge is via either a Business Platinum card or one of the many flavors of the Personal Platinum card.Īs I have a business incorporating a couple side gigs, I decided to pull the trigger on a Business Platinum card when the sign-up bonus was increased to 100,000 Membership Rewards points ( SEE: 6 Best Amex Transfer Partners). The other way to access the Centurion Lounge network is being either a Platinum or Centurion cardholder. Considering that the Centurion Lounge SFO is often packed, you may have difficulty going the day pass route. Day pass access is also not guaranteed, as the lounge is capacity-controlled. However, with most Amex cards, you’ll have to purchase a day pass to access the lounge, to the tune of $50. To visit any Centurion Lounge, you must be an American Express cardholder. Little did I know that I’d be back to visit this particular lounge several times over 2017. The easiest location to visit was hands-down the Centurion Lounge SFO. I used it, in combination with a United voucher from a voluntary bump, for a super quick overnight flying-for-the-heck-of it trip. Back in 2016 I was the lucky winner of a MommyPoints giveaway, scoring a Centurion Lounge Pass.
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