THE NEW SPACE FEATURES A CURATED MENU BY LOCAL CHEF LACHLAN MACKINNON-PATTERSON, A LOCALLY SOURCED CRAFT BEER BAR AND GAME ROOM
January 29, 2021
- 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.
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 visitwww.FlyDenver.com, check us out onYouTube andInstagram, like us on Facebook
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1 Must be of legal drinking age to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink
responsibly.
2 Subject to availability/capacity.
CONTACTS:
Yasamin Haghshenas
Yasamin.Haghshenas@aexp.com