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American Express Centurion Lounge

3.8 (272 reviews)
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Closed 6:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Patrick D.

We had a very good short one hour stay on our way to Bogota, Colombia. The check-in was quick and easy. We were lucky as this Centurion lounge can get busy vey quickly. In terms of size this is a medium sized lounge. So you may have to wait before entry. The food buffet is prepared by a collective of local chefs and frankly fairly good. The focus is on healthy and organic food; which I like. Service was exceptional, bringing drinks to our table. The ambiance is relaxed and comfortable.

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Akhilesh B.

Bet you won't get better food at any other lounge or restaurant at this airport. Not as conveniently located while traveling domestically but with all the terminals connected, it ain't that bad if you plan well. Just be aware you can only enter 3 hours before your departure time and sometimes it can have a wait - but not that bad for the most part.

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Robert S.

Standard Centurion Lounge, which means quality. Was a bit busy as it filled to capacity mid day. Excellent food and service, best of the airport clubs. Severs were very pleasant and would go get you drinks as requested.

Bar
Vineet C.

First time utilizing the Centurion Lounge at IAH. It's buried in Terminal D but if you have a flight in terminal c it's a brief 10-15 minute walk. Caution: you only have ten minutes to get here once you receive the text. I barely made it as I was at gate C3. I don't realize you could wait in front of the lounge but if you have nothing else to do that's a possibility. I got tired of waiting during the govt shutdown so went for a walk when I got the text. Overall it took about 1 hour. Checkin was easy. The food was decent, on par with other Amex lounges I've been to. The bar is always nice and there was WiFi and plenty of seating available.

Jesus D.

Lounge itself Needs a refurbish or a location change. The older lounges have been refurbished, expanded or both. The menu has to be changed as well. For the past 4 years, a chicken dish that is really bland is still on the menu Current staff is not as friendly, Sunday noon time. I requested for service and was greeted with a shift change response Quite disappointed at this time

James R.

I liked the Centurion lounge at IAH but it has negatives. The first negative is the location. You need a guide to find it. It is also a windowless club which is not so inspiring. The food was consistent with most lounges. Service was friendly. I found that it often reaches capacity and there is a group of people on this desolate hallway waiting.

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Farrah A.

Gotta show love to my hometown Centurion Lounge. The staff is always busting their tails to turn tables, sling drinks, refill hot foods... Use your Amex app to get on the waitlist (if there is one, which is almost-always the case these days).

Main area
Sam P.

One of the best things about the AMEX platinum cards are the Centurian lounges! They are great and a money saver when traveling with the family and this has great healthy food options , full bar, great coffee and clean restrooms. Enjoyed a light salad with green goddess dressing and a little relaxation pre flight and post work meeting! Such a great option for travel!

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Ogechi O.

I love cleanliness and great service and got both. The staff was attentive and accommodating. I thought at 6 am there would be plenty of space. While the lounge is roomy, there was a line..lol The breakfast was soo good. My favorite were the plantain pancakes. I also had lunch there and flight a week later. The Thai soup was the star that day.

Parsley and vanilla, chocolate and lemon ice cream
Huong N.

This lounge is always full, but get in the virtue line and you'll get a code when they are ready for you. Standard hot food bar with cookies for dessert. Seating is really hit or miss, but if you can get a seat by the bar or at the tables near the bar, someone will come take your drink order. Overall a standard Centurion lounge.

Sapna S.

There will most likely be a wait when you get here. If you can recommend getting in line on the app vs in person. We got in after about 15-20 minutes, and it was extremely crowded and congested. We found very seating and took what we could. I was there during lunch time and the food was actually pretty delicious. I got some Greek style chicken with white rice and green beans. They also had a salad bar, which I didn't try but my dad enjoyed. I was surprised they only had chocolate chip cookies for dessert. Other lounges I've been to have a had a dessert bar or at least a couple options. This was my first time at the centurion lounge. I went as my dad's guest and he had to pay $50. This was a pretty ordinary lounge and wasn't anything special here. Not worth the $50 for an additional guest. I've heard other centurion lounges are much nicer, but the Houston one isn't all that great.

Chris S.

Tiny. Overcrowded. A wait of more than 20 minutes to get in. Very disappointing. Not really worth the money, especially if you often plan to use the IAH club.

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Hillary B.

This lounge is on the small side, but I was able to find a seat with no problems. The staff are very friendly and attentive. They also had very delicious French toast. I found out they have a meditation room and a sleep room. I didn't use either, but a nice addition!

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Food is always much better than other airline lounges. The main issue is that it's always so busy and hard to find a seat to eat

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Is the lounge easily accessible or close to Terminal E? That's where I'll be flying into/out of. (The map shows it's close but you never know the logistics of it)…

Agree with everyone, it can be a bit confusing to get there (near duty free store). Make sure you have ample time regarding a layover. Not the biggest nor my favorite but still a very nice meal as all of them provide. Note: They do have extra… 

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KLM Crown Lounge

KLM Crown Lounge

2.9
(155 reviews)
0.1 mi
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My partner and I visited KLM Crown twice during my recent trip, and had vastly different…read moreexperiences. A note for women: there is one bathroom. During busy hours the wait can be up to 10 minutes. I recommend just leaving the lounge to use the bathroom. ~2pm: Waited for two hours to get in. The attendant at the front kept giving different times, citing the boarding of the KLM flight. This was incredibly frustrating and not even worth it, because there was no hot food and the space was mediocre. There was a quinoa salad, turkey&cheese sandwiches, cold bread rolls (with fancy butter though!), bananas, and chips. ~6am: Got in immediately and was pretty happy with the breakfast selection. There was warm toast, guacamole, sliced boiled eggs, pancakes, and an oatmeal bar. The lounge was pretty busy though, so I had to wait a while to use the bathroom. I actually slept in the lounge for an hour and it wasn't the worst. Overall, I'd recommend coming only during a time when they accept priority pass. If they say "come back later", just find another place to go to. It's not worth waiting around for.

Reasonably close to the inter-terminal air tram is KLM Lounge. The times on the Priority Pass app…read moreare not accurate - and actually varies by day based on KLM flights and delays, so you just have to stop by and see if they're accepting Priority Pass. I stopped by both KLM and Air France and the food was identical - same pasta salad, leafy salad, two sandwiches, plastic-wrapped chocolate chip cookie... The lounge prioritizes their own airline customers and offer better hot food options for their own. If you happen to get there when they're about to reopen for Priority Pass, wait in line - it get long quick! I wouldn't go out of my way to go here, but if I happened to be at the airport early and had some time to kill, it was maybe $15-20 saved in free basic food and straightforward to get to especially with the post-security air tram.

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United Polaris Lounge

United Polaris Lounge

4.2
(63 reviews)
0.2 mi

We had a very long layover, flying united international for the first time in a very long time. We…read morewent to the regular united club and they kindly recommended we switch to the Polaris Lounge. The united club was full so we agreed to try something new to us. Turned out to be a great decision. The Polaris Lounge was clean, well appointed and quieter. But, the best part was the service. Stephanie welcomed us and when I asked for some guidance, kindly explained how everything worked, where the food was, bathrooms, etc. She arranged for wheelchair service to pick us up and we found a spot to sit and relax. Unfortunately, the seats, while mid century modern beautiful were med century modern incredibly low. We did find some chairs at a table that were more comfortable Thomas helped us clean up a small mess, very graciously and professionally. He also provided additional friendly guidance but in a very helpful way. Eating was a bit of the a challenge but thankfully, every dish was labeled for potentially problematic ingredients! Awesome! All the entrees contained dairy. So, I got some salami, cranberries, sunflower seeds and roasted beans. It went well with my lame stomach and I enjoyed several servings during our multi hour wait. Jason, the chef, came out and served vegan beans and carnitas along with various fixings. He was very helpful working around dietary restrictions and friendly also. Coffee was Italian Lilly brand which makes very nice espresso. I wouldn't say we are experts but this was a very nice lounge experience! Thanks United Polaris! Life is good with a comfortable layover.

United is helping me get off to a good start!…read more 2025 was a rough, sad, devastating year for me and my family. I even lost my Yelp elite status for 2026, but that won't keep me from sharing, just makes me sad. I'm hoping for a better year in 2026...so here is my first review for the year! I am trying to put 2025 behind me and I am starting off the year with a trip. To my surprise we were blessed with an upgrade of which I am forever grateful and we got access to the Polaris Lounge. What a wonderful place to kick back and relax before a long flight! I've only been in the regular United Club up to now, and I have always been curious. They are similar, but a lot less crowded. There is plenty of cozy seating with different options from tables to lounge chairs. There is a buffet like the regular United Club, with snacks and drinks. Plus, there is a bar. In addition to the items like the regular Club, there is a sit down restaurant inside as well where you can order off a special menu if you don't want to go to the buffet (no worries, no extra cost). Moreover, just about all the seating areas have a charging station (of course, if you sit at a regular table there isn't any). The staff is super friendly from the time you check in to the time you leave. They make you feel seen and special. If you have access, I highly recommend to take advantage and relax...even for a few minutes. Thank you United for helping me to hopefully have a better year ahead.

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Entrance to the United Polaris Lounge in terminal E
Entrance to the United Polaris Lounge in terminal E
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USO - Houston

USO - Houston

4.0
(51 reviews)
0.1 mi
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This was unfortunately our worst experience at a USO location…read more Our two sons each selected chips and a sandwich. After that, our oldest politely asked if he could also have a bag of popcorn. The volunteer responded firmly, "That's enough. You guys had too much already." I was honestly surprised by the tone and response, especially since they had only taken two items each. I asked if we could simply pay for the popcorn, but she said payment wasn't the issue -- they just didn't have enough food. What confused me was that there were no posted signs explaining item limits or any guidance about restrictions. Clear communication upfront would have prevented the misunderstanding. We also asked if we could use the microwave and were told no again, which added to the frustration. We donated $25 during our visit, and when I mentioned it, we were told that donation funds cannot be used to purchase additional food. That was surprising to hear. When the shift changed, the new volunteers were very polite and welcoming. However, by that point we felt uncomfortable and chose to leave without escalating the situation. We truly appreciate what the USO does for service members and families, which is why this experience was especially disappointing. We hope this feedback helps improve communication and consistency for future visitors.

What a delightful stop for veterans and active duty in transit. We were greeted by Kenny a…read moredelightful volunteer who served us fresh coffee , sausage egg and cheese croissants and Crumbl cookies. Lots of relaxing chairs and tvs. Have to say I enjoyed it more than the airline club.

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USO - Houston
USO - Houston
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