{"id":277866,"date":"2026-09-16T16:00:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T16:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=277866\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T16:27:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T16:27:31","slug":"american-express-opens-centurion-lounge-in-amsterdam-heres-our-first-look-inside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/travel\/amex-membership-rewards\/centurion-lounge-amsterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"American Express Opens Centurion Lounge in Amsterdam \u2014 Here\u2019s Our First Look Inside"},"content":{"rendered":"

The newest American Express Centurion Lounge is opening at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam (AMS), and we got a first look inside before the doors open to the public.<\/p>\n

Eligible Amex cardholders can relax in style before their international travels from or through Amsterdam. Inside, you can enjoy premium local food, coffee, cocktails, and other beverages in a spacious area with all kinds of seating \u2014 lounges for the family, booths for working, and high tables for food or drinks. The space is tastefully designed with local colors, decor, and artwork.<\/p>\n

Here are the details of this new lounge, who has access, and what to expect.<\/p>\n

Amex Opens Centurion Lounge in Schiphol Airport<\/span><\/h2>\n

Schiphol (AMS) is the largest airport in the Netherlands and the fourth-largest in Europe after London Heathrow, Istanbul (IST), and Paris (CDG). Nearly 70 million passengers travel through Schiphol annually to over 300 destinations. For its size, Schiphol has relatively few lounges.<\/p>\n

That's going to get a bit better when Amex officially opens its new Centurion Lounge Schiphol<\/a> to the public on September 17, 2026<\/strong>. It will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and is located between Concourse E and F in Departures 3 of the main terminal. The lounge will be available only to passengers departing on non-Schengen international flights.<\/p>\n

This opening is fantastic news, as the\u00a0Centurion Lounge network<\/a> has a light footprint in Europe. The only other Centurion Lounges in Europe are in London and Stockholm, so having an option in Amsterdam \u2014 a popular layover airport \u2014 is excellent.<\/p>\n

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Design and layout<\/span><\/h3>\n

The new Centurion Lounge Schiphol is just under 6,000 square feet, making it smaller than other lounges in the collection (about a third of the size of the Centurion Lounge Salt Lake City<\/a>). Despite its small size, the lounge does not feel cramped. \u00a0Only time will tell whether it feels cramped once it opens to the public.<\/p>\n

One wall has several floor-to-ceiling windows, and the artwork is beautifully designed to keep the space open. The lounge is airside, but faces away from the runways with a direct view of the control tower.<\/p>\n

While each Centurion Lounge has its own distinct decor, some parts are familiar. As you walk into the Amsterdam location, you have a great rendition of the American Bulldog featured in each Centurion Lounge, designed by Jonker.<\/p>\n

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Most of the lounge's decor comes in hues of blue, green, and brown, reminiscent of Amsterdam's famous canals and architecture. Design lines in the lounge represent the city's canal houses. Black quartzite, brass trim, and warm wood accents complete the contemporary design.<\/p>\n

The lounge also features plenty of artwork from local artists, including Mieke Jonker, ReinderSchmidt, Geesien Postema, and Thirza Schaap. Perhaps the most artistic space is called the phone booth, a small alcove with a couple of seats, walls covered in Delft Blue tiles, and a light 3D-printed with recycled plastic by a local artist.<\/p>\n

The lounge is divided into four main spaces. On the right is a beautiful room with couches, low seats, and workstations. The second room is the Blue Roast Coffee Bar with both low and high tables and plenty of seats. Next is the buffet with low tables and booths. Finally, there's the bar with high tables and bar seating. From personal experience, every seat is surprisingly comfortable.<\/p>\n

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Food and beverage<\/span><\/h3>\n

The complimentary buffet is a mainstay of any Centurion Lounge. As expected, the Centurion Lounge Schiphol features many local dishes and regional European flavors. On the buffet line, you can currently find:<\/p>\n