Centurion Lounge

Nice spacious lounge, with cozy seating spaces. Opens at 5am and there was a queue forming at around 4:45am. Can totally see how it can get overcrowded during daytime, like other reviews mention. At opening time did not have any hot breakfast options, so I went with fruits, yogurt and a cup of coffee. It was all fine, nothing fancy, a nice airport lounge.

I really enjoy visiting this lounge and prefer it to the new Capital One Express lounge. Despite being crowded, I am always still able to find a comfortable seat. The staff is friendly, especially Shane at the check-in desk that remembered me from a prior visit (thank you for making my day Shane!). I have only experienced their breakfast buffets. I recommend the chicken apple sausages and the ricotta pancakes. The staff stays busy cleaning and maintaining all areas. I look forward to visiting again on my next departure.

This lounge is conveniently located inside the terminal 2 as soon as you enter terminal 2 to your right. You have to press the elevator to go up to the second floor to the check-in desk. They have a food buffet and an eating area as well as seating area with sofas and coffee tables. There is a shower as well as art gallery of local artists. It's a food pretty good here. The chefs makes a very good pasta as well as chicken plates. They have fresh churned vanilla ice cream with your choice of topping as well as dairy-free sorbets of variable flavors which today was guava. The lounge is actually pretty quiet and the lines for the cocktail drinks are pretty quick. Service was very good, ambience is pretty nice and quiet

This Centurion Lounge was definitely harder to find as compared to others. The lounge was packed when we got there and the staff was busy but the staff is really nice and made sure that everyone was comfortable. From the restroom cleaning staff to the manager of the restaurant, Kamal, and also the bartender, they were all very professional, courteous, friendly and wanted to help the customers in the best way possible. The sign outside the lounge is very small and easy to miss. So hopefully the photos I added will help you all. It's a nice relaxing lounge with a lot of seating options, safe travels.

Very nice lounge with ample seating, tasty food options, and good bar. The lounge can become very busy and loud during peak hours, but I’ve never had a problem getting in or finding a seat. The chocolate chip cookies are delicious!

Writing this from the perspective of somebody who does not have an American Express credit card and had not been to a lounge before. My wife raved about it so we paid the additional cost ($50 for adults, $30 for kids) to come with the family. There were very few seats, but we were able to find a room with seating. The drinks were very nice. The whole area was clean. The bathrooms were clean and had stalls with full length doors which I loved. The food was pretty good for being buffet style. I had a salad, baked sweet potatoes and some kind of noodle dish. The bar moved a little slowly, but they had a decent selection (I had devil's backbone lager). The cookies were also pretty good, but thin. Overall, I think the $50 might have been worth it to have my own private area with a comfortable seat and clean bathroom. The food was good, but not great.

This is hands-down the best lounge experience I have had anywhere in the world, it beats European lounges which is saying a lot. The decor is very nice including a living plant wall, the staff polite and attentive, and some absolutely amazing food. I am here at 7 PM on a Wednesday and it is not crowded at all. Great experience.

I love the food at the ATL and CLT centurion lounges and look forward to spending time there when traveling. Everything is delicious! The DCA lounge is beautiful, but the food is lackluster. You end up leaving to buy food elsewhere or visiting another lounge to find food. I hope things change soon and they take a lead from another lounge’s curated menu.

I really like the Centurion Lounge DCA, especially for early morning flights out of Reagan National. This lounge is relatively new and has quickly become my go to over the United Club at DCA, which is perfectly fine but just not on the same level. The buffet and bar options here are excellent and feel thoughtfully done. The earlier you arrive, the better your seating options, so timing definitely helps. The staff is consistently friendly and welcoming, which sets the tone right away. A small but notable detail is the restrooms, which are easily the best in the entire airport. Clean, modern, and well maintained. Overall, a classy lounge in an airport that keeps getting better. Highly recommended for Centurion members flying out of DCA.

This is my first time in a Centurion lounge. This rating is comparing this lounge to the other lounges I usually go to (chase sapphire lounge and delta sky club). I actually went to both this Centurion lounge and the nearby delta sky club just for comparison. Honestly, I don't get what the hype is about. From food perspective, the delta sky club nearby is better quality. Food at this Centurion lounge seem like a level under delta. But in my experience, chase lounge still has the best food. From a perspective of resting before a flight, this lounge is crowded compared to delta sky club nearby. I was there at around 7pm on a Tuesday night. So if you want peacefulness in a lounge, this is inferior. Overall, this Centurion lounge would not be my first choice if I was flying out of dca. I will go to delta each time. This would be a back up if I run out of delta sky club visits on my amex card.

Another choice at DCA for lounge access. Always great to see new ones opening with the constant new rules and restrictions many lounges are putting on customers. Hopefully with more options there will be less of a strain to get in these lounges created by the demand with DCA being ......well DCA. Flight issues always pop up here, and it is great to have a lounge where you can get some rest to recharge before or between flights. This is especially true when coming straight from being at work all day to catch a flight. This place is very easy to miss in Terminal 2. I was right across from it and did not see it. Unlike other lounges with an obvious and larger sign pointing saying here we are this Centurion Lounge is very non-descript. Check in was easy and if you want to reserve a spot, I do believe you can do this via the Priority Pass app. This was a good size lounge. There were small conference rooms that could hold a good number of people. Some decided to use these rooms as a playground for their kids. If you come in and see that it is a bit crowded just keep walking because there is plenty of room in the back. The good thing about the extra room at the back is that it offers a nice view of the runway and Potomac. A variety of food was available. Now this is not Golden Corral so don't think it is going to have everything and put you in a food coma. Still, it will fill you up. On the day I went there a spicy pasta was being served and no surprise, it was tasty as the menu comes from the ideas of many James Beard award winners. One of the chefs is Kwame Onwuachi (Dōgon here in DC) and highly recommend his book 'Notes From a Young Black Chef". The best part of the food was the variety. I was there during lunchtime serving, and the food was in heavy rotation, so you know you were getting something fresh. As with many lounges there was a good selection of drinks designed by the numerous chefs who collaborated on this menu.

On my most recent trip to DCA airport, I opted to go to the Centurion Lounge to wait in a more serene atmosphere for my flight. No issues on entering. There were a lot of people there, but not to the point where you felt uncomfortable or there was no seating. To my surprise, they were making fresh ice cream to accompany the lunch menu. Everything was well maintained and the personnel working there showed visible effort to keep things replenished, and tidy. The bathrooms are well maintained and sanitary. As someone who has a love/hate relationship with public bathrooms, I am reassured that there will be no surprises when in the Centurion Lounge. There is a bar at this location. If you'd like non-alcoholic drinks, there is also an array of options. It's appreciated that I can fill my water bottle. Just remember if you have to go through security, you'll have to dump it. The aesthetic here is chic. You can look pass a good deal of time appreciating the art and decor here. The seating is comfortable and plenty of outlets for charging your personal electronics. With some coordination, you can reserve a private room. I've seen families take the littles in the rooms to be considerate of others while letting them be kids. I'd recommend and most definitely will return to this location to unwind before my flight. From entry to exit, the personnel were pleasant and hospitable.

Centurion Lounge DCA is located in terminal 2 past TSA. Once you clear TSA access is on the right via set of stairs or elevator to the second floor. This popular lounge at DCA gets busy and depending on the time of your visit, you might be put on a wait list. Service at checkin was friendly with the representative informing me of the art gallery displays and of the shower amenities. If you are a vegan the hot food items are perfect for you. I enjoyed the spinach watermelon salad, grilled eggplants, and the squash dishes. The chicken looked dry so I simply passed. My sweet tooth was satisfied with two scoops of ice cream happily served with a smile. Note- ice cream is served from noon till they run out. Centurion lounge DCA is an amazing lounge to visit prior to your boarding your flight.

At this point I am a regular at a lot of lounges up/down USA east coast. I actually really like this centurion lounge. It's always immaculate, the people are nice and it's a nice size that even when there is a wait it's not terrible. They have a variety of food that's always tasty and a full bar. Some of the hot coffee machines tho are unreliable. A recurring issue with most lounges. To earn a 5 star there shouldn't be maintenance issues w the basic machines on such a regular basis that I've noticed (I fly a few times a month)

Located right after security in terminal 2 so very easy to get to if your gate is there. Lots of seating and options for breakfast during my layover including eggs, sausage, and a variety of fruits and breakfast pastries. Bathrooms were clean and servers removed my plates right away. Lots of seating as well. Only complaint is I wish they had a soda fountain instead of having to go to the bar for a coke..

I like this lounge, especially compared to other airport lounges in the DMV. The food is pretty good and I love the well stocked bar. There's plenty of space, although it can get a little crowded.

As one other reviewer wrote: the food is average but edible. The only type of cheese at the salad bar is feta. Only two options for salad dressing. The furniture is new but closely spaced. I don't recall encountering another elevator as slow as the one here. Bartenders are courteous but not quick.

Nice addition to DCA. Service is always superb with American Express. Food is always good and it's a nice lounge to have at Reagan National. Key Takeaways: * Must have a qualifying card to be granted access to the lounge. * Everyone in the DMV has "said qualified card membership" so expect the lounge to be crowded during peak travel times. (Just my opinion) * Wish it was bigger and hopefully they expand in the future.

Every time I go they're at capacity with a waitlist. It makes it easier and easier to not renew this year and switch to Chase or CapOne.

Decent food and options. However, The Capital One and Chase Sapphire lounges are giving the Amex Centurion lounges a run for their money. This lounge is large with nice interior decorating and use of space. Location makes those lounges great. If you don't mind going through security twice. You can go to this lounge easily if you fly out of terminal A.

Nice lounge that opened up in Terminal 2. You can tell the lounge is new, nice, and modern. The crowding here was really bad. The layout has it where the bar line goes into the walkways so it can be really difficult to move around. For a new lounge, the selection of food was much less than those in other cities. I will say, the staff was great with clearing plates and keeping things clean. I did really like the large windows that provided the ability to look out into the airport. Overall not a bad lounge if you have a layover or get to the airport early. Giving 3 stars because compared to the other new lounges, it is a bit lackluster. There was nothing to stand out.

Thought the front desk team was super welcoming, lunch was great very healthy, fresh, and delicious, and enjoyed the service of the team. Service is definitely better at DCA location than last year.

Much better than the first time. I returned to the DCA Centurion Lounge, and if hip-hop artist LL Cool J was correct when he said, "Don't call it a comeback. I've been here for years," this lounge sought to embody that theme. When I arrived, check-in was extremely easy, and there was no line or wait, mind you, even though I visited at noon. Compared to the last visit, this was a complete 180. The bar was clean and immaculately kept. The service seemed extremely fast, and the food was replenished multiple times. The tables were accessible, and the wait staff was very pleasant in demeanor and approach when I pointed out an incorrect sign for soup of the day. I cannot overstate how pleased I am with the temperature of the food and overall experience from my previous visit. Great redemption. I'm looking forward to seeing you again.

Great new Amex lounge finally at DCA!! Even better than our Seattle one. Large, with friendly staff, clean, nice facilities with a unique closed off multipurpose room and screens. Good food and much larger bar selection of premium drinks than most centurion lounges!! I'd pay to use this if I didn't have complimentary access for sure!

This is my home airport Centurion lounge and it is extremely consistent. I am yet to experience a wait at 25+ visits and always appreciate the kindness of the staff. My go to spot is to sit at the bar where it is always 5 o'clock somewhere and there's nothing better than a nice rum and coke to kick off my vacation. The lounge is also kept exceptionally clean particularly the bathrooms. The staff is always waiting to clean the tables and is thinking ahead. I do wish that American Express would revisit the lunch and dinner options. I am tired of trying 10 different varieties of chicken. I'll never forget the amazing salmon I had in Seattle... please bring this to more Centurion lounges! I don't think this keeps DCA from earning 5 stars since it is a common issue experienced at multiple Centurion lounges I have been to. Please... anything but chicken!

It's been a year since they opened and I've been many times over that year. I'm an AAdvantage member and can go to anyone if the 3 American Airlines Admiral's Lounges in DCA, but for the past several months I've pretty much only come here. Check in has been smooth and quick and there's rarely a line. The food is usually really good, with fresh fruits and great scrambled eggs. The staff does a nice job clearing the tables and cleaning up. Restrooms are generally pretty clean too. Definitely a lor more improved over my first visit, which was only a couple of days after they opened and when CrowdStrike had occurred.

The Centurion Lounge is a pleasant upscale addition to DCA, which is an airport that has several upscale lounges. The layout is good with several different rooms and some interesting artwork. Seating is comfortable as well. On my visit the staff has trouble keeping up with keeping the tables cleared. No one really enjoys eating at a table with someone else's dirty plates. Hopefully, they will resolve this. Also while chicken is the protein of most lounges, some variety would be good for frequent visitors.

Really cool lounge. Hot bar with a good food selection. Drinks. All types of coffees. It's smaller than some of the other Centurion lounges. Really close to gates B10-22

Nice to see the lounge in DCA after a bit delayed opening. As a frequent traveler, appreciate its proximity to most of the gates in terminal 2. The service is always great and there's never a line to get in. What I will say, is that I've been to much nicer Centurian lounges so was hoping for a bit more in the DCA airport. The food is average but edible. Overall, decent lounge. It does what it needs to do.

Love this free benefit from Amex Platinum. As a frequent flyer this is big, heart warming and a beautiful and anticipated longing. This lounge provides a nice break for passengers looking for a respite and some "decent" food. Pros - I can bring a guest. Melika at the front desk gave me a warm and beautiful welcome. What happened as in Not so positive- 1) The "decent" food was bland. The buffet is big and has a lot with both breakfast and lunch items at 11:30 am on a Monday. The chicken shawarma shug looked so tempting but was bland. The curry chick pea salad also had a lot going on but was not seasoned properly. The salad dressing was the best item. 2) Limited seating compared to Charlotte I had to go around twice to find a seat. 3) Indifferent bartenders. Just wanted a glass of OJ. Bartenders saw me walk up and wait and continued bs ing. Then took their time and had to ask me again what I wanted. Re: limited seating there are lots of team members walking around and socializing but few actually picking up and clearing tables allowing for a proper flow for some of us who have just 15-20 minutes. I had to jump in and help an employee who put the wrong item name card on the buffet - it was for the chicken shawarma - he put the kale salad tag. Maybe an off day! The Charlotte NC Amex Centurion Lounge ( 5 star Yelp review from April 8,2025) sets the bar very high with it's consistency and stellar team. Please note- the lounge is by the A gates in Terminal 2. If you have a flight out of the D or E gates, kindly allow for 12-15 minutes to walk to your gate and make the check in at the gate for your flight. Take the stairs up too as the elevator is also in slo mo just like the staff here.

Recently had breakfast at the Centurian lounge. The food was plentiful and was refreshed as it was quickly depleted by a lot of customers. The eggs were okay though a bit bland. The sausage was way to sweet. They had lots of blueberries, and some pastries though not a wide selection. Oatmeal, yoghurt--the usual. Nothing special but decent enough. No bacon. Decent but not great. It is a large space and bathrooms are clean.

Finally a lounge that's not an airline lounge. Although I was quite impressed with the Delta lounge here, I was really happy to see the first Centurion Lounge in the DMV. It's very comparable to other Centurion lounges and was surprised how much space there was in here. Nicely decorated and a wide bar too. I've only been here for breakfast and thought the food selection was quite good. They replenish the food very frequently and the staff here were very nice and friendly. Very glad to have this open at DCA!

I'm so torn between giving this lounge a 3 or 4 stars. If there was a 3.5 star option, I would give it a solid 3.5. Check-In: Abysmal. I have not had a worse check-in, in my life, and I've been going to lounges since 2018, a couple of flights and visits a year. The check-in process was so clunky and I even already downloaded the QR code ahead of time. She had trouble confirming my flight, even though I had a printed out version of my boarding pass, showed her my boarding pass on the app, and then even showed her my confirmation email for my flight. The reception lacks logic and common sense. Also, there were three people at the reception, and two of them were just chilling, even though there was a line. This process took up an extra ten minutes of my time. I did like stairs that were surrounded by the greenery on the way up to the reception, however, I liked how there was a non-elevator option. Food The food was slightly above average. It was fresh, my coconut cocktail was actually excellent. But I was reading online, before I decided on the AMEX platinum, about the Centurion lounges, and they touted world renown chefs and a sit down menu with table service. There was no table service, and the food was akin to a very average, yet clean buffet. But not a 5 star buffet like a three star buffet. Even Fogo de Chao buffet was better than this, and there were no Brazilian steaks offered. Seating/Ambiance The seating was nice, but not great. I've had better from my Priority Pass lounges. Overall, not impressed, and I got the AMEX platinum originally for the lounge access. There's so many other great benefits, so I'm hoping the other lounges live up to the hype.

This is a nice comfortable lounge. It has a full bar with complimentary drinks of choice, as well as a hearty buffet bar and a coffee station with regular and cold brew coffees. The staff are super nice as well making it a great place to hang out before a flight. Note that it is complimentary with certain AMEX premium cards (like platinum) and $50 for a guest. But to me the money was worth it for a relaxing experience pre-flight.

Now this is how you do an AmEx Centurion lounge. (Looking at you IAH!) Large, clean, and modern with a great food/drink selection. Most importantly the service was A+. This lounge is one of the joys of flying out of DCA.

Fairly new Centurion Lounge (2024) conveniently located near the Delta Airline gates. Modest sized, though clean and well stocked. No cups available to take coffee to-go (had to gulp down my latte when my flight was called).

Newly opened! It is located in between the A & B gates (but, it's really closer to the A gates in my opinion). The lounge is a nice space, featuring floor to ceiling windows, and of course, views to the runway. The lounge has a cocktail menu with cool drinks to symbolize DC -- one of which is the Haku Hanami, inspired by DC's cherry blossoms, and Ambrosia Spritz, which uses liqueurs from a local producer. While I didn't try the cocktails, I did get a mimosa and indulged in a few breakfast items. Lastly, you can expect complimentary WiFi, workstations and shower stations. I was really impressed with how spacious the lounge is considering DCA is not a huge airport.

If you are looking for a more refined lounge in DCA this is it (so is the American Air lounge). The ambiance is elegant and it feels upscale. Maybe it is just luck but it had less of a crammed cafeteria feel than some lounges. The food buffet is decent (hint the Club loves chicken). They also offer vegetables and some desserts (the thin chocolate chips are a thing). Service is friendly. Overall a good experience.

A large lounge that is a great respite from the airport chaos. Full service. Great WiFi and friendly staff make for an enjoyable experience. Plenty of seating. Down side is the elevator puts you right at the entrance so it gets bottlenecked very quickly with incoming and exiting people all vying for the elevator landing space. Early mornings no big deal. Overall decent and comfortable.

Quite nice food variety. Loved this Centurion lounge in particular since they had Mediterranean and South Asian style food options. Their hummus and tabouli were quite good. I also liked the mushroom shawarma and saffron rice. Bananas foster, brownies, and mini cupcakes were a nice tough. Bathrooms were well maintained. Very good service.

Fairly new amex lounge. Was only here for breakfast so didnt get to sample the regular food menu. The entrance setup is a bit weird. The elevator opens right into the line to get in. When its busy you can barely take 2 steps off the elevator. Most people are also trying to leave via elevator, so this create a bottleneck and not great first impression. Once you get past check-in it's pretty spacious and had plenty of seating. I believe they have showers, but didnt get a chance to try for my short visit.

I'm my opinion most of the centurion lounges are 5/5. DCA didn't disappoint. You have to try one of their refreshers absolutely delicious. The lounge was clean and all the staff I encountered were super helpful. I really enjoyed the food options available. I ordered a lavender margarita from the bar and it was amazing.

Finally the DCA centurion lounge is here. I visited the lounge on the second day it opened, around 11:30 AM and it was not busy at all. As always it lived up to its standards of food and drinks which the centurion lounges are known for. The centurion lounge check in process is a little bit cumbersome since it requires an ID, Amex CC, boarding pass and also the check in QR code on the phone (boarding pass suffices at other lounges - Amex should look into streamlining this process further). All of this takes extra time resulting in longer lines and an inferior guest experience. I also anticipate that during peak travel hours the lounge will be full like other centurion lounges due to limited seating space. Thank you Amex for bringing this lounge to DCA!!!

This is one of the more spacious Centurion Lounges out there. It's very easy to get to if you use the south security checkpoint. They have the normal food and drink offerings that you'd expect at an AMEX lounge, and they were doing a good job of keeping the food well stocked. Overall this lounge is worth stopping in if you're at DCA airport!

I'm pleasantly surprised that they have a Centurion lounge in DCA. The food was actually pretty good. I love that. They have plenty of vegetarian options. However, I was disappointed with their cookie. It was pretty dry. Their hibiscus drink was so good and their filtered water tastes great I refilled my water bottle prior to heading out. Love the ambience of this place. It has so much natural light.

My first Centurion Lounge experience & it was definitely better than some other airport lounges I've been to. Breakfast buffet had a good variety to choose from. Fresh fruit, yogurt, oatmeal, hot items (eggs, chicken maple sausage, potatoes), and some pastries. Several coffee stations were located throughout the lounge, with the typical hot options and a cold brew tap to boot! Sadly no to-go cups though so I poured my latte & extra shot of espresso into my Contigo from earlier. Bar was open for complimentary breakfast drinks. Staff was very attentive and the lounge was very clean.

This is properly one of the most popular Centurion Lounge other than SF and JFK. It doesn't matter what time and which day, this lounge always pack with people. Sometime, there will be a line waiting to get in. Service was good and staff often come to clear out disk. However, the bar is very slow and often only with one bartender and the line get pretty long. Make sure you try out their signature cocktail. Sometime the breakfast and lunch food option are 80% of the same. The food option could limited comparing to other lounge. If it was 11:30am , then it should be lunch and not breakfast. Many lounge chairs need replace or upgrade. Somehow I still see many kids and foods were all over the floor. I believe they do have a section for AE Black card holder (the mystical black AE card ..wow). The chairs and tables are close to each other, it doesn't like like a lounge and more like a fast-food restaurant..

I love this lounge but showing up today and finding out that hot breakfast isn't served until 6 am is incredibly disappointing. I always take 7 am flights out of DCA and surrounding areas and have never heard of this. Even the low tier Amex lounges have hot breakfast upon opening. I really think they need to change this. I don't recall this time being an issue in the past. I would almost rather go anywhere else.

This was my first time here since it opened. It pretty spacious. There is a full bar but I didn't have a hard time ascertaining ice. I liked the selections of hot abs cold foods. It's very welcoming and everybody can really spread out. The elevator speed is rather slow but they do have stairs--just two flights. It pretty nice and presents a great alternative to the Delta sky lounge which is a little smaller and can get a little crowded at times.

At the airport on My way home . And stopped in . I'm flying delta so I was planning on going to the delta lounge . But I'm glad I'm here . Amazing cab franc wine . Heirloom tomatoes . . Stir fried chickpeas , chicken espagniola , lemongrass asparagus , akon squash . Place is spacious . Clean . And well decorated . I'm hoping my flight is delayed .

Had 30 minutes before I needed to head to my gate, so popped in for a quick bite. Heard it was new so wanted to check it out. I was checked in quickly and surprised to see how large this lounge was. One of the best Centurion Lounges I've seen in the states. They have a full bar with TVs, drink bar for coffee and juices, multiple seating areas, one food bar, restrooms, and wifi. It is self-serve and everything was constantly replenished. On the day that I went, they were serving cold food which the host mentioned at the front, but there was a soup that I really enjoyed.

New Amex lounge at DCA (we won in the Amex vs chase sapphire competition). Beautiful spacious new space with federalist charm and nice checkin and service staff. Food options are on par with a good location like MIA or DFW. It also seems like they have done some sound mitigation as it's quieter than other locations of similar size and activity.

I have enjoyed every Centurion Lounge I have ever visited. I am not without standards: some of the places in the Priority Pass collection are better than sitting at the gate, and that is only saying you are not stuck in a crowd, and you have access to a few sad looking items in the buffet. The airline lounges, for the domestic carriers and not at the elite level (I don't have that kind of money), are okay: United at the hub of Newark is a standout; Delta has done well throughout their system, and the newer Alaska lounges are not bad, while Virgin America at LAX was a disappointment. But overseas there are much better options. Stateside, BA and Turkish are a step up. The DCA version of the Centurion Lounge is excellent. It also was very crowded on a Saturday afternoon, when the airport itself was only moderately full. My wife and I, joined by our dog, had a light supper before the flight, enough to tide us over until we made it to the west coast. We used the restrooms. I wish they weren't charging extra for guests. That is the market though. I'd say we got the value out of it we would have expected. She had a glass of rose. If you have an American Express card that gains access (Platinum and up), I don't see why you would not go in. (I have been inside the Delta lounge at DCA, and this is better.) I remember when Amex rolled out this perq. They set the standard. Now, everyone is trying to be a digital nomad. That is how the world has changed.

Loved it! So nice to have other choices at DCA! The Centurion Lounge always does a great job, and this location is no exception. The first time I visited, it was early morning and it wasn't very crowded. The service was great. The next time I was in DCA I walked right by. It was crowded inside and there was a long line outside. Check before you go. If you make it in, you won't be disappointed!

It was a larger than I thought. It is located near the delta lounge so have your can drop you off on the south end of the airport and south security so you don't have to walk all the way to the other end of the terminals. I love this airport already and having this lounge is another added bonus

Cute and fancy but needs to step up its game food wise; fancier doesn't mean better. Elevator was out for half of my stay so not easy for those who aren't super mobile. Front desk staff kind and efficient. Service at the bar was quick with no complaints. Bathrooms large with trendy soaps and lotions. Food though is almost cut and paste from other Amex Lounges. The day I was there, it was cold quinoa salad, undercooked asparagus, tasty polenta, and questionable chimichuri chicken thighs that were grey. Even the desserts were lack luster, with cookies that were as thin as paper. Food wise, I'd prefer to eat elsewhere honestly.

I stopped in very early one recent morning for an early weekend flight out. Check-in was easy and friendly but I was quite surprised with how busy it already was immediately on opening at 5am. I was hoping to enjoy a salmon benedict I saw a photo of on the earlier reviews of the lounge, but was very disappointed to learn they do not serve hot breakfast until after 6am! I'd be nearly boarding my flight by then, so sadly not to be this time. The cold breakfast offerings at 5am were, to be clear, dismal. Unappetizing croissants, and some sad looking fruit. Unpleased with the offering and having access to the nearby Delta SkyClub, I left. Trying not to judge it too harshly having had the minimal experience. Other than the breakfast disappointment, the lounge looked clean and fresh, with a lot of seating. Looking forward to trying it during a full-service hour in the future.