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First look: Inside Amex's new Centurion Lounge in Amsterdam
Featured image by ISABELLA BOCCASINO/THE POINTS GUY
Summer Hull has been covering (and using) travel tips, rewards credit cards and loyalty programs for over a decade. She has flown close to a million miles, often on points and miles and with her family in tow.
September 16, 2026 • 8 min read
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Quick summary
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is opening its first lounge connected to a global credit card lounge network on Sept. 17.
The 6,000-square-foot space features Dutch-inspired design, local artwork and a variety of seating options but lacks tarmac views.
Amenities include a dedicated coffee bar with locally sourced drinks, a rotating buffet of Dutch and European dishes and a full bar with local specialties.
Access follows standard rules for this lounge network, requiring an eligible card, same-day boarding pass and government-issued ID.
What to consider
Guest access is limited unless certain annual spending thresholds are met or a guest fee is paid.
Menu offerings will rotate about every three weeks, providing variety for frequent visitors.
Entry may require joining a digital waitlist during busy periods.
What you'll miss from the article
Details on the lounge's unique food and beverage offerings, design inspiration and practical tips for maximizing your visit.
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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is getting its first American Express Centurion Lounge.
TPG got a sneak peek of a brand-new 6,000-square-foot Centurion Lounge that will open its doors on Sept. 17 to eligible American Express cardholders.
This is the first lounge at Amsterdam's airport to be part of a global credit card lounge network. Fittingly, the space draws inspiration from Dutch art, culture and landscapes, with a palette of blue, green and earth tones inspired by Amsterdam's canals and waterways.
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TPG's Isabella Boccasino attended a media preview ahead of the opening. Here's what you need to know about this 33rd American Express lounge location.
At 6,000 square feet, Amsterdam is one of the smaller Centurion Lounges. Still, floor-to-ceiling windows bring in plenty of natural light, and the space offers a range of seating options, including armchairs, tables, booths and group seating.
Sadly, don't expect impressive tarmac views, though. Isabella said there wasn't much to see from the windows during her sneak peek.
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There is a phone 'nook' of sorts in this Centurion Lounge, though not a fully private room. Given its smaller footprint, somewhat comparable in size to the London location, it doesn't have as long a list of amenities as some of the larger Centurion Lounges.
Still, Isabella described the lounge as deeply intentional from top to bottom. Local artwork is displayed throughout the space, with QR codes that guests can scan to learn more about the artists and mediums used.
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Dedicated coffee bar
In what now seems to be a strong trend, this is the fourth Centurion Lounge that has a dedicated coffee bar. The Blue Roast Coffee Bar has a dedicated barista and serves locally sourced coffee from the Netherlands.
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On the menu, you'll find espresso, cappuccino, macchiato, flat white, cortado, americano, latte, tea and hot chocolate. Isabella really enjoyed the lounge's latte — especially with the stroopwafel pairing.
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Buffet
Of course, there's more to the Centurion Lounge menu than just coffee, so you'll also find a buffet with Dutch and regional European options.
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A few standouts from the media preview included:
Bitterballen: Isabella's favorite item on the buffet, with beef on the inside and an enjoyable sauce. In fact, she said she would have happily had dozens of these.
Amsterdam slider: Served with Dutch slaw and Dutch pickles was another specialty.
Truffle mac and cheese and meatballs: Two other standouts from the preview.
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Amex shared that the menu will rotate about every three weeks, giving frequent visitors some variety.
Bar
It's not a Centurion Lounge without a dedicated spot for a cool drink, a glass of wine and even some specialty cocktails. For something with a local influence, guests can order the Canal House, made with genever, dry vermouth, olive brine and an orange peel.
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Isabella's standout from the preview was a berry and basil refresher mocktail, which she described as light, bubbly and refreshing.
How to get into the Amsterdam Amex Centurion Lounge
Eligible cards that provide Centurion Lounge access include:
American Express Platinum Card®: Find out your offer and see if you are eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $12,000 on purchases within the first six months of card membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express: Find out your offer and see if you are eligible for as high as 300,000 bonus points after spending $20,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership. Welcome offers vary, and you may not be eligible for an offer.
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card*: Earn two domestic round-trip Delta Comfort Flight Certificates (valid for travel to the U.S. 48, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands) and 50,000 bonus miles after spending $10,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. A 21+ day advance purchase is required; up to $80 per person in taxes and fees apply. Other restrictions apply. Offer ends Nov. 4.
*Complimentary access to American Express Centurion Lounges when flying on a same-day Delta flight with a ticket purchased on the card
In addition to needing the right Amex card, to get into the Centurion Lounge, you'll also need a same-day boarding pass for a flight departing within three hours (or five hours if you are on a connecting itinerary that originated at another airport) and your government-issued ID. Guests are not included unless you meet the $75,000+ annual spending thresholds on your eligible Amex card or pay a guest fee.
In addition to this new lounge in Amsterdam, Amex has also confirmed new Amex Centurion Lounge locations coming to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), along with another of the Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge concept coming to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
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But for now, eligible Amex cardholders passing through Amsterdam have a new spot for a latte, stroopwafel and a little preflight downtime.
Additional reporting by TPG's Isabella Boccasino.
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