American Express has opened a new Centurion Lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Terminal 2, past the South Security Checkpoint. At nearly 12,000 square feet, the lounge has floor-to-ceiling windows that offer views of the airfield and the Potomac River. Drawing inspiration from Washington, D.C.’s history and culture, the lounge includes artwork from established and emerging local artists.
In addition to a complimentary full bar, guests can enjoy specialty cocktails, alongside a selection of wines. For the first time ever in a Centurion Lounge, guests can enjoy a curated menu by three chef partners: Michelle Bernstein, Ravi Kapur and Michael Solomonov.
Chef Bernstein is a Miami-based, James Beard Award-winning chef with many successful restaurants in Miami, including Café La Trova and La Cañita, as well as Miami Beach cocktail bar Sweet Liberty, and more. Her culinary creations are also available at the Centurion Lounge at Miami International Airport. Chef Kapur’s diversity and upbringing in Hawaii inspire his creations. In addition to the Centurion Lounge at San Francisco International Airport, guests can experience his cooking at Liholiho Yacht Club which, in the past, earned a James Beard nomination for Best New Restaurant. Lastly, a recipient of five James Beard Awards, Chef Solomonov is recognized for celebrating the bold flavors of Israeli cuisine. He is the owner of Zahav restaurant in Philadelphia and co-owns several other restaurants in Philadelphia and New York City, including Goldie, K’Far and Laser Wolf. He also serves as the executive chef for the Centurion Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport.
Good to know: Card members who enjoy sampling the menu at the new Centurion Lounge can make reservations on Resy to dine at select outlets owned by Bernstein, Kapur and Solomonov.
Additional signature amenities at the lounge include a conference room, a phone room, workstations, restrooms and shower suite, several seating areas and access to complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. It is open Sunday to Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET; and Saturday from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET.
With the opening of this new lounge, American Express card members will have access to 29 Centurion Lounges and more than 1,400 lounges worldwide. Plans in the pipeline include new lounges at Haneda Airport (HND) in Tokyo in 2025 and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey in 2026.
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