American Express Centurion Lounge

Salt Lake City Has 2 New Airport Lounges for Winter Travelers

"At Concourse B I stepped into American Express’ Centurion Lounge and experienced a nearly 18,000‑square‑foot, 200‑seat premium retreat that opened as SLC’s first proprietary lounge by a card issuer; the space includes three reservable meeting rooms, a VIP room for Centurion members, a buffet, shower facilities, and two bars. The design nods to Utah with warm earth tones, dramatic art (including a mixed‑media Utah‑themed bulldog by Erin Blundell and photography of Robert Redford), and an Après ski–inspired hearth room with a cozy 360‑degree fireplace—the first of its kind in a Centurion Lounge. Additional amenities aimed at outdoor enthusiasts include a wellness recovery room with compression boots and massage guns and a year‑round terrace bathed in natural light with another fireplace and views of the Wasatch Mountains and taxiing planes. Dining is curated by The Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge, with rotating menus every 18 days developed by chefs such as Mike Solomonov, Mashama Bailey, and Sarah Grueneberg (examples include Solomonov’s grilled cabbage with tehina, Bailey’s grain salad, and Grueneberg’s lemongrass chicken), and beverage offerings range from a Blue Roast coffee bar, smoothies and pastries, and on‑tap kombucha to dirty sodas and self‑serve espresso and nitro cold brew; depending on the hour guests may also receive passed small plates or ice cream. The lounge is open to eligible American Express cardholders (including Platinum, Business Platinum, and Centurion cards) and operates daily from 4:45 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. except Tuesdays (open 1 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.)." - Emily Hochberg