ATL is the busiest airport in the world, and Amex has created a lounge to match this demand. The new Centurion Lounge is the issuer’s largest yet, at nearly 26,000 square feet.
As the primary hub for Delta Air Lines, those who pass through ATL may be familiar with the airport’s multiple Delta Sky Club lounges. The new Centurion Lounge—located in Concourse E near gate E11—will make Amex the only credit card issuer with a proprietary lounge at ATL.
Guests will find the typical Centurion Lounge amenities, such as complimentary Wi-Fi, multiple seating areas, dedicated workstations, phone booths, premium restrooms and shower suites. Where this lounge stands out is in its design and curated food and drink offerings.
A Design Inspired by Atlanta
Amex’s Centurion Lounges are known for paying homage to their locations. The new lounge is no different, drawing inspiration from Atlanta’s reputation as “the city in the forest.”
The main seating area showcases a 50-year old olive tree partnered with a 3,850 square foot custom light sculpture representing a forest canopy. These features create a relaxing landscape for visitors awaiting their flights.
Another first for Amex’s Centurion Lounge Network is the multiple outdoor terraces, where lounge-goers get a front-row seat to the airfield. These landscaped areas are equipped with fans and heaters to allow for year-round use.
The lounge also showcases commissioned artwork from local artists, including a 60-foot mural painted by Evan Blackwell Helgesom that stretches from the interior dining area to outdoor terrace. Other artwork includes a textural interpretation of Amex’s old watchdog logo by Lucha Rodríguez and a multimedia piece by Michi Meko inspired by Georgia’s landscape.
Soul Food Curated by a Local Atlanta Chef
Chef Deborah VanTrece, the owner behind Atlanta restaurants Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours, Oreatha’s At The Point and La Panarda, will curate modern, global soul food offerings for the lounge. The menu includes black-eyed pea biryani, za’atar grilled chicken thighs with green tomato chimichurri and twisted soul salad with strawberry peppercorn vinaigrette.
Additionally, the lounge will feature a dedicated food and beverage station with gluten free and vegan options, including protein bites, salads, smoothies and immunity booster juice shots.
The Centurion Network’s First Whiskey Bar
Within the ATL lounge will be The Reserve by American Express, the network’s first dedicated whiskey bar. Guests can choose from over 20 classic and new American whiskeys or try one of the five whiskey cocktails off the cocktail menu, curated by award-winning mixologist Jim Meehan.
If whiskey isn’t your taste, the lounge has you covered, featuring a main bar with 10 wines hand-selected by sommelier and Centurion Lounge Wine Director Anthony Giglio, a local cocktail menu with spirit free options and Centurion Lounge signature drinks.
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