In June 2019 it was formally announced that an Amex Centurion Lounge and Escape Lounge would be opening in Terminal 4 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Well, there’s a positive update on that front — both lounges are formally open as of today, Monday, January 6, 2020.
The lounges have a combined total of just over 9,500 square feet, and feature a shared entrance with separate reception areas, lounge spaces, and amenities for each location. Each lounge takes up roughly half the space, so each will be just under 5,000 square feet, which is on the small side.
Centurion Lounge & Escape Lounge entrance
Centurion Lounge Phoenix details
The Amex Centurion Lounge Phoenix is now open, and features the following amenities:
- Complimentary food, including Mexican cuisine curated by Chef Doug Robson, the executive chef and co-owner of Phoenix’s top Mexican restaurants, Gallo Blanco and Otro Cafe; menu items will include eggs and chorizo, tortilla soup, pollo asado with a tamarind glaze, roasted cauliflower with harissa and a masala galam yogurt sauce, and more
- A complimentary full bar with custom cocktails created by renowned mixologist Jim Meehan and wine selections handpicked by renowned wine authority Anthony Giglio
- Floor-to-ceiling windows with expansive internal and external views
- Essentials for business and leisure travelers alike, including dedicated workspaces, power outlets, private phone areas, comfortable seating, and access to high-speed Wi-Fi
This lounge will add to Amex’s growing list of Centurion Lounge locations. As of now Amex’s US Centurion Lounge locations include Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, New York LaGuardia, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle.
On top of that, lounges are being developed in Los Angeles, New York JFK, and Denver.
Amex Centurion Lounge Phoenix
Amex Centurion Lounge Phoenix
Amex Centurion Lounge Phoenix
Centurion Lounge Phoenix hours & location
The Centurion Lounge Phoenix is open daily from 5:30AM until 10PM. The lounge is located in Terminal 4, across from gate B22 on the upper level.
Terminal 4 in Phoenix is used by American, Air Canada, British Airways, Condor, Eurowings, Southwest, Volaris, and WestJet.
Centurion Lounge Phoenix access requirements
Centurion Lounges are open to those with American Express Platinum Card® (review) and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express (review). They can bring up to two guests, and can purchase access for additional guests at the cost of $50 each.
Access is allowed up to three hours before departure. The exception is if you’re on a connecting itinerary, in which case you can access the lounge earlier than that, assuming you can show proof of your connection.
Escape Lounge Phoenix details
The Escape Lounge Phoenix is now open, and features the following amenities:
- Local chef-curated menu featuring premium food options and seasonal changes (food is similar to what you’ll find in the Centurion Lounge)
- Unique Phoenix-inspired cocktails courtesy of head mixologist Sarah McElroy
- Local wines, beers and spirits, coffee, and espresso
- Silent digital library, with noise cancelling Bose headphones and free access to over 7,000 publications from over 120+ countries courtesy of PressReader
- Children activity packs, including Escape Lounge’s Kids Crew puzzles, coloring book and crayons
Escape Lounge Phoenix
Escape Lounge Phoenix
Escape Lounge Phoenix hours & location
The Escape Lounge Phoenix is open daily from 5AM until 8PM. The lounge is located in Terminal 4, across from gate B22 on the upper level.
Escape Lounge Phoenix access requirements
Escape Lounges are open to those with American Express Platinum Card® (review) and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express (review). They can bring up to two guests.
Alternatively you can purchase access for $45 at the door, or for $40 in advance.
I imagine they may also partner with some airlines to offer access to premium passengers. It’s not yet known if the lounge will also belong to Priority Pass.
Bottom line
Phoenix Airport was desperately in need of more lounge space, so this is an exciting development. However, given that the lounges are under 10,000 square feet combined, you can expect that they’ll likely get really crowded.
In general I’ve found Escape Lounges to be nicer than you’d expect for contract lounges, and based on the renderings and descriptions of the two lounges, it sure seems like there’s not that much of a difference between them.
Anyone plan on checking out the new Amex Centurion Lounge and/or Escape Lounge in Phoenix soon?
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