{"id":217176,"date":"2025-07-08T21:04:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T21:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=217176\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:18:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:18:48","slug":"centurion-lounge-amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/centurion-lounge-amsterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"Amex to Open a Brand-New Centurion Lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>American Express announced on June 8, 2025, that it will be expanding its exclusive <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/centurion-lounge-locations\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Centurion<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Lounge<\/a> network with a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/en-us\/newsroom\/articles\/travel-and-dining\/american-express-announces-plans-for-new-centurion--lounge-at-am.html\" rel=\"noopener\">new location at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)<\/a>. The lounge is slated to open in 2026, though no exact date has been shared yet. It\u2019ll be located between Concourses E and F, near the KLM Non\u2011Schengen Crown Lounge 52.<\/p>\n<p>At nearly 6,000 square feet, this lounge will be smaller than many U.S. locations. However, due to the high cost of getting premium Amex cards in Europe, it may be sufficient to meet the demand.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what we know about the new space.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Design_and_Atmosphere_of_the_Amsterdam_Centurion_Lounge\">Design and Atmosphere of the Amsterdam Centurion Lounge<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Cultural_Elements_in_the_Amsterdam_Centurion_Lounge\">Cultural Elements in the Amsterdam Centurion Lounge<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Amsterdam_Centurion_Lounge_Amenities_and_Experience\">Amsterdam Centurion Lounge Amenities and Experience<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Strategic_and_Global_Context_Behind_the_Amsterdam_Centurion_Lounge\">Strategic and Global Context Behind the Amsterdam Centurion Lounge<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Design_and_Atmosphere_of_the_Amsterdam_Centurion_Lounge\">Design and Atmosphere of the Amsterdam Centurion Lounge<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The interior design draws inspiration from Amsterdam's iconic waterways, featuring a rich palette of blues, greens, and earth tones to evoke the charm of canal houses and the local ambiance. The aesthetic aims to capture the warmth of <em>gezellig<\/em> \u2014 a Dutch concept that loosely translates to cozy conviviality.<\/p>\n<p>Floor-to-ceiling windows will let in abundant natural light and help create an open, airy atmosphere \u2014 which'll be especially welcome during Amsterdam\u2019s gloomy winter months.<\/p>\n<p>So far, the only rendering Amex has released shows a beautifully designed bar area, complete with bar seating and high-top tables positioned beside a wall of windows. Beyond that, Amex has not shared any additional details or descriptions of the space.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_217196\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/375\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-217196 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Centurion-AMS-rendering-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"Rendering of American Express Centurion Lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)\" width=\"750\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Centurion-AMS-rendering-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Centurion-AMS-rendering-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Centurion-AMS-rendering-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Centurion-AMS-rendering-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Centurion-AMS-rendering.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: American Express<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Cultural_Elements_in_the_Amsterdam_Centurion_Lounge\">Cultural Elements in the Amsterdam Centurion Lounge<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A standout feature is a coffee bar that pays homage to the Netherlands\u2019 rich coffee culture and its role as a social ritual. The lounge will celebrate the city\u2019s cultural and culinary traditions with locally inspired food and beverage menus, reflecting Amsterdam\u2019s diverse gastronomic heritage and vibrant local flavors.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m looking forward to seeing this come to fruition, as I\u2019ve never been truly wowed by the food offered at existing lounges in Schiphol.<\/p>\n<p>This new Amex Centurion Lounge in Amsterdam will also showcase work from local artists \u2014 much like the recent openings in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/centurion-lounge-atlanta\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Atlanta<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/centurion-lounge-dca\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Washington, D.C.<\/a> These features tie the space to Amsterdam\u2019s artistic heritage and anchoring it in its locale.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Amsterdam_Centurion_Lounge_Amenities_and_Experience\">Amsterdam Centurion Lounge Amenities and Experience<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>American Express cardholders can expect the same signature Centurion offerings: premium dining and bar service, dedicated workstations, charging options throughout, including both outlets and USB ports, complimentary high\u2011speed Wi\u2011Fi, and a variety of seating zones designed for comfort as well as productivity.<\/p>\n<p>However, we'll have to wait and see what other key features Amex will bring to this lounge, as the initial press release was light on details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/centurion-lounge-locations\/\" rel=\"noopener\">A Guide to American Express Centurion Lounges: Locations, Amenities, and Access<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Strategic_and_Global_Context_Behind_the_Amsterdam_Centurion_Lounge\">Strategic and Global Context Behind the Amsterdam Centurion Lounge<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This marks American Express\u2019s entry as the first global credit card company with a proprietary lounge at Schiphol. It will be one of the network\u2019s three European locations, after London Heathrow (LHR) and Stockholm Arlanda airport (ARN).<\/p>\n<p>The global Centurion Lounge network currently spans more than two dozen lounges, with further additions planned in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/centurion-lounge-haneda\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Tokyo (HND)<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/centurion-lounge-slc\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Salt Lake City (SLC)<\/a> both expected to open in 2025, and Newark (EWR) and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/amex-membership-rewards\/centurion-lounge-boston\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Boston (BOS)<\/a> in 2026 and 2027 respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Audrey Hendley, President of American Express Travel, highlighted that a \u201clarge number\u201d of American Express cardmembers travel through Schiphol annually. In fact, Amsterdam is the third largest airport in Europe by passenger volume \u2014 with almost 67 million passengers annually. The lounge aims to leverage this demand and enhance the travel experience with local culture and premium amenities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/credit-cards-with-lounge-access\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Upgrade Your Travel Experience: Best Travel Credit Cards With Lounge Access<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The new Amex Centurion Lounge in Amsterdam (AMS) will open in 2026. That is a relatively quick turnaround for an airport lounge, so we won't have to wait long to see what this new offering actually looks like. I for one welcome this new option at Schiphol that we will have access to regardless of airline flown, in a space historically dominated by SkyTeam member airlines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>American Express has unveiled plans to open a brand-new Centurion Lounge\u00ae at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in 2026, bringing its signature premium experience to one of Europe\u2019s busiest and most connected hubs. Once open, it will become just the third Centurion Lounge location in Europe. 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