THE NEW SPACE FEATURES A CURATED MENU BY LOCAL
CHEF LACHLAN MACKINNON-PATTERSON, A LOCALLY SOURCED CRAFT BEER BAR
AND GAME ROOM
Today, American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced that it will open
its 14th Centurion Lounge at Denver International Airport (DEN) on
February 1, 2021. Located in the Concourse C Mezzanine, the new
lounge will cover more than 14,000-square-feet, making it the
second-largest Centurion Lounge location to date. Card Members
visiting the Denver Centurion Lounge will continue to see
health-and-safety practices in place, as part of the “Centurion
Lounge Commitment.” These practices have been implemented across
the lounge network and include socially distanced seating, reduced
capacity, increased cleaning frequency, requirements to wear a face
covering when entering the lounge, served food instead of buffets,
and more.
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American Express continues to expand The
Centurion Lounge Network with the opening of its 14th Location at
Denver International Airport (Photo: Business Wire)
The new location hosts a variety of locally inspired amenities,
including American Express’ first-ever Craft Beer Bar, which will
offer rotating selections of some of Colorado’s best local brews, a
locally sourced Italian-inspired menu curated by award-winning Chef
Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson, design features reminiscent of
Denver’s neighboring Rocky Mountains, immersive game options and
more.
A recent Amex Trendex* survey found that half of consumers (49%)
expect to travel by plane this summer. As consumers begin setting
their sights on future travels, American Express is continuing to
back Card Members whenever they may be ready to travel again
through new and enhanced travel offerings, including the ongoing
expansion of The Centurion Lounge Network.
“We’re excited to unveil a new Centurion Lounge at one of the
most frequented airports by our Premium Card Members, Denver
International Airport, and provide a safe and comfortable space for
our Card Members as they look to start their travels again,” said
Alexander Lee, Vice President of Travel Experiences and Benefits.
“We collaborated closely with local partners to design a space that
brings to life all of the unique offerings of Denver, from their
renowned craft brewery and culinary scene, to the natural beauty of
the Rocky Mountains.”
Italian-Inspired Gastronomy
American Express will welcome James Beard Foundation
Award-winning Chef, Restaurateur and co-founder of Frasca
Hospitality Group and Scarpetta Wines, Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson,
as the Executive Chef of the new Denver Centurion Lounge. Chef
Lachlan developed a locally sourced menu inspired by his travels
through the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Northern Italy,
incorporating a variety of local and artisanal ingredients.
The Denver Centurion Lounge will be the first in the network to
include a live action cooking station, where Card Members will be
able to enjoy dishes prepared à la carte and even customize them to
their personal preferences. The menu will rotate daily so that
guests can enjoy freshly made breakfast and lunch items, such as:
Gubana French Toast and Rigatoni al Portonat.
Local Denver Brews and Gaming on The Go
Nodding to the city’s 70+ breweries, the Craft Beer Bar1
features rotating seasonal selections from local Colorado
breweries. Upon opening the lounge will feature brews from Denver
Beer Co, ODD13 Brewery, Breckenridge Brewery and Left Hand Brewing
Company. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary full bar with
Colorado-inspired cocktails created by renowned mixologist Jim
Meehan and wine selections handpicked by wine authority Anthony
Giglio.
The new lounge also has a game room with a variety of options,
including pool and shuffleboard tables, as well as custom,
large-scale classics such as Connect Four and Checkers. As part of
The Centurion Lounge Commitment, games will be cleaned and
sanitized after each use.
Mile High City-Inspired Design
The new lounge has locally inspired design touches throughout
the space, reminiscent of the natural environment and scenery
throughout the city of Denver. This includes geometric ceiling
installations that mimic the mountainous area, a mural of the Rocky
Mountains and a two-sided living wall visible from within the
lounge and from the concourse below.
“We are happy to be able to offer Card Members a new place to
enjoy and rest their feet while they wait for their flight,” said
Denver International Airport Chief Executive Officer, Kim Day.
“It’s a pleasure to welcome our first non-airline lounge to Denver,
and to welcome the American Express Centurion Lounge to the DEN
family.”
This new Lounge builds on the recent progress American Express
has made to expand and enhance The Centurion Lounge network,
including the introduction of The Centurion Lounge Commitment as
well as plans to open a new location in London’s Heathrow Airport
later this year, and expand locations in Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, New
York’s LaGuardia Airport and Las Vegas McCarran International
Airport.
*Amex Trendex Methodology:
This online poll was conducted by Morning Consult between
January 22-24, 2021 among a national sample of 2,000 general
population travelers with a household income of at least $70K, and
defined as adults who traveled by air at least once in 2019.
Results from the survey have a margin of error of plus or minus 2
percentage points.
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ABOUT THE CENTURION LOUNGE
The Centurion Lounge is the signature lounge program within the
broader American Express Global Lounge Collection, which includes
access to American Express Centurion Lounges, international
American Express lounges, Delta Sky Club® for Card Members flying
on Delta, Priority PassTM Select Lounges upon enrollment, Airspace
Lounges, MAG U.S. Escape Lounges and Plaza Premium Lounges--a total
of more than 1,300 lounges across 140 countries and counting.
In addition to the recent new openings of The Centurion Lounge
at John F. Kennedy Airport and Denver International Airport,
American Express is working towards opening its newest lounge
location later this year in London’s Heathrow Airport.
Access to The Centurion Lounge is complimentary and exclusive
for Platinum Card Members, Centurion Members and Delta SkyMiles®
Reserve Card Members and provides places to relax and recharge
while traveling the globe. Platinum Card Members may enter with up
to two travel companions at no additional charge. Centurion Members
may enter with their immediate family or up to two travel
companions. Platinum and Centurion Card Members may purchase access
to The Centurion Lounge for additional guests for $50 each guest.
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Card Members may bring up to two guests at
a per-visit rate of $50 per person, per location.2
Card Members can find a lounge at the Global Lounge Collection
website or by using the American Express® App. They can also check
into select Centurion Lounges through the mobile check-in tool
within the American Express® App, which was recently enhanced
through LoungeBuddy. In the coming days LoungeBuddy will also
refresh its popular mobile app to provide an enhanced user
experience so that travelers can more easily find airport lounges
they can access on their upcoming journeys.
Lounge access is just one of the many ways American Express
backs Card Members’ journeys, when they’re ready to travel, with
additional offerings available for Platinum Card and Centurion
Members through American Express Travel and their Concierge,
including access to the Fine Hotels + Resorts program, The Hotel
Collection, International Airline Program, The Global Dining
Collection, and more.
ABOUT DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Denver International Airport is the fifth-busiest airport in the
United States. With more than 69 million passengers traveling
through the airport each year, DEN is one of the busiest airline
hubs in the world’s largest aviation market. DEN is the primary
economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $33
billion for the region annually. For more information visit
www.FlyDenver.com, check us out on YouTube and Instagram, like us
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1Must be of legal drinking age to consume alcoholic beverages.
Please drink responsibly. 2Subject to availability/capacity.
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