Dear reader, The…read moreCenturion Lounge at DCA is a very civilised way to begin a trip and, in my view, one of the more enjoyable airport lounges to spend time in. A number of recent reviews praise the lounge for its attractive design, comfortable seating, strong food and drink program, and thoughtful amenities, and that all feels quite fair. It is in Terminal 2 near the south security checkpoint, and the lounge's own materials describe it as a spacious, elegant place to relax, refresh, and have a cocktail before a flight. What I especially love are the wellness shots, the coffee machines, and the open bar. Those little wellness shots feel like the sort of optimistic airport decision one ought to make before boarding, and the coffee setup is genuinely excellent if one needs to become a person again before takeoff. The bar is also a very strong point in its favour. American Express highlights its curated cocktail, wine, and non-alcoholic drink selection, and that polish absolutely comes through. Everyone is also very nice, which makes a difference. Add in the comfortable atmosphere and the feeling that you can actually pause for a moment before flying, and it all makes for a thoroughly pleasant pre-flight ritual. A proper little oasis at DCA.

I typically do not come early to airports. I'm an on time person but at airports not so much. If I…read moream traveling alone, I'm rushing to the airport. The lounges that I've been to have been because of travel companions. The Amex Lounge was no different! My sweet friend booked breakfast in Arlington, the Pentagon area that is what he said. When my uber picked me up, the app said I was heading to the Amex Lounge at the airport. I laughed because I thought I was eating at the airport and airport food isn't always the best. I thought our weekend was starting off odd. But I don't complain and go with the flow, so if you like it, I love it. I had my bags because we always do staycations, so with my bag in tow he meets me at the uber upon drop-off and says our dinner reservations are in Florida, hope you don't mind that's why I had you pack your bags. What a surprise. He says we have time to go to the Amex lounge to grab breakfast before we take off. I am speechless, literally speechless. We grab our tickets and head straight to the lounge. Wow! Okay so I've been to the Capital One Lounge and that was great but honestly AMEX is killing it! The food was actually really good! Bar is awesome! Everything was clean! It's newer so it's phenomenal! I've been told I need lounge access for as much as I travel. I immediately got on my phone to search to get the AMEX card, that's how nice this place was. Luckily he asked what I was doing on my phone. I said I need to be able to come here all year long so I'm going to throw the flag in and get a card. He laughed and said it would be easier just to add me to his account. And just like that, I'm a AMEX card holder! The card came in 3 business days. I'll be coming to this airport early! And will be looking forward to traveling this year to visit all the AMEX lounges. Amex is the way to go! Oh and a little life hack, our plan never works. Gods plan does! Grateful.

Wowzers! Spartan-like conditions at the United Lounge at DCA. And dated. Food is sub par and looks…read moreunappetizing. Upside: the bartender was friendly. If you have access and it's free OK, but I would not pay for a pass here again. Actually wish I hadn't. Will be my first and last time.

Located around gate B10, this is a smaller lounge and surprising knowing how busy this airport can…read moreget. Luckily, on a Wednesday mid-day, we practically had the place to ourselves. Soup of the day (Tomato Bisque) salad Bar, mini sandwiches and dessert-Full Bar and only Drip coffee which was unfortunately warm and not fresh. Light fare of Cheese, Salami, chicken and corn with Bacon bits was ok. Mostly single Lounge chairs with a handful of tables next to the Bar. Charging outlets are available throughout. Service was friendly and plates were cleared in a timely manner. I liked the bright interior given the large windows.

This lounge was so nice! Apparently it has been recently updated. The space was clean, comfortable,…read moreand thoughtful. The welcoming front desk advised us to find seating in the section behind the elevators, which featured a huge fireplace, a living room-like atmosphere, and huge floor to ceiling windows looking out over the airport. On this side, there was a fridge with some fruit and yogurts, plus a drink counter with sparkling water taps, teas, and coffees. On the other side is the bar, bathrooms, more seating areas but mostly tables and chairs, and the food. So we walked back and forth from each section, but preferred that to being in the busier part. We found 4 comfortable chairs facing each other and ended up at times sitting on the rug in between playing board games. The bathrooms were pristine, and my kids loved the cherry blossom display next to the door. The food was ample, with fixing to make sandwiches with, plus soups, and lots of other items to snack on, plus granola and nut mixes, brownies and cake bites, and a coke machine that had so many options! Plus, the handmade guacamole station- the guacamole was delicious and my kids loved it. I wish there was a takeout box or two so I could have brought my children's leftover sandwiches on the plane with us. Thanks to everyone who made our visit so pleasant!

This is one of the newer lounges in the E Concourse. This is one of the times we realized the true…read morebenefit of membership. Our connection from DCA to SYR was delayed and cancelled subsequently we were rebooked on multiple flights which also ended up being cancelled. We spent two days at the lounge and a special shout out to Alex who was so helpful and nice. He was great about keeping everyone posted, rebooked my reservation multiple times, and checked on and helped with getting bags on correct flight. All this while things were chaotic and other travelers were frustrated and tired. He truly was a gem as he remained calm and helpful. Lounge did their best to keep things stocked but by day two they were out of Soda. This truly was a great benefit as help was readily available and we were able to get information we need to make travel choices during this trying time.

I've been to many lounges and my ranking for top 3 is chase sapphire lounge over delta sky club…read moreover Centurion lounge. But since there are no chase lounge in dca airport, delta would be my top recommendation in the airport. I've also tried the nearby Centurion and it was not it, compared to delta. I came to delta two times for separate flights and i lounge hopped to Centurion lounge on my second flight just for comparison.. From lounge perspective, this delta sky club was less crowded than Centurion. The staff at delta was also more attentive in removing finished plates and trash. From food perspective, I thought delta had better food compared to the nearby Centurion. I sampled all their offerings and i liked the braised pork over rice. They also have veggies, pasta, and mini slices of sandwich and wrap. They have the typical bar. On my prior flight where i first came here, they had a pineapple ginger drink that i liked and it ran out quickly. They also have dessert that I didn't try. I still think chase has the best food and beverages in general but delta is the next best thing. In this airport, especially if you use the nearby terminals, delta over Centurion any time.

Overall decent experience (minus the bar tender)…read more Clean facility, welcoming front desk, and cleaning staff is punctual (even near closing time). This would've been a higher rating (and more pleasant visit) if bartender (Simone) was more accommodating with my drink request. I was asked by Simone to move from one designated line to another (which placed me behind more guests). Next, I was asked for my drink order (2 classic margaritas for myself and my guest), but for some odd reason she wouldn't make both. She first responded "for who?" then asked me to have my guest pick the second drink (which I have never experienced in all the lounges I've visited throughout the country). Her tone was not only rude but uncalled for. I simply responded by accepting the one drink and returned to my seat to give the news to my guest. We were disappointed in the customer service and unwelcomed attitude by the attending bartender.

Outstanding customer service from Veronica! My wife and I…read morerecently visited the DCA Centurion Lounge while traveling with our ten-month-old. We were searching for a quiet corner so our baby could get a nap, but the lounge was full and nothing was available. One of the staff members, Ms. Veronica, noticed we were struggling and immediately stepped in to help. She went out of her way to find a quiet space for him to rest comfortably. Traveling with an infant can be incredibly stressful, and Veronica's kindness and attentiveness made a world of difference. Thank you, Veronica, for the truly outstanding customer service!

I went to the Centurion Lounge at DCA early in the morning for breakfast before my flight. It was…read moreeasy to find, and I didn't have to wait to get in. The lounge isn't very large, but it wasn't crowded while I was there. It was very clean, comfortable, and looked nice. The bar area was probably the nicest part. It was large and very well set up. The food was good, but there wasn't a big variety. They had a couple of egg options, sausage links, plenty of fresh fruit, and breads. It was enough for breakfast, just not a huge selection. Everyone on the staff was pleasant, and they stayed on top of cleaning and clearing dishes. I could see the lounge getting busy later in the day because of its size, but early in the morning it was a comfortable place to eat and relax before my flight. I would use it again.

This place was BUSY but still offered great service, food, and a nice place to sit and enjoy some…read morepeace.

There are two separate listings for the same DCA Sky Club, so hopefully they get consolidated…read more I almost rated this lounge three stars. I can't help it. My primary lounge is LaGuardia, which is a bright, shining, new multi-million dollar facility. We're talking about getting ready to open a rooftop deck, white marble everywhere, premium fixtures, and all the bells and whistles. But then I snapped myself out of it. This isn't a huge lounge, but it does have a lot of spaces by large windows, to sit and admire the views of the Capitol. There are various types of seating--individual seats, business spaces with tables, a small quiet space for people who have meetings or need to concentrate. It's not crowded, not loud. Very understated. The bartenders are nice. Basic drink service you can expect from the average club. The food offerings are a little more sparse than the newer or larger clubs. The cheese had dried out. I didn't feel confident enough to try the sandwiches, as they had mayo on them, and I didn't feel they were at the right temp for safe consumption. They had some soup, hummus, and a couple meat dishes. The staff were very nice and attentive, keeping tables cleared and making sure we were taken care of. So is it mind blowing? Nah. But it's a quiet spot to get away from the terminal, with nice folks and some cocktails. The food could use a little work, but it was later in the day, so maybe they were winding that service down.

I just want everyone to know something about being a veteran. The state of NV now puts VETERAN in…read moreyour license if you can show you are a Veteran. I gave them my discharge papers and wallah. So yesterday to show my pride I stopped in for a cup of coffee at the USO at BWI airport. Of course I was going to give a little extra to help those worse off than me. I told the lady I didn't see where I would sign and she said just put your name down and we would figure it out. So I did. The lady then said show me your ID and I proudly pulled out my Drivers License from NV that shows I'm a Veteran. She said oh we don't take licenses. I said it shows that I'm a VETERAN right here. She said no I cannot accept this. She said if you have a DAV ID then you can come in. I could have shown my CAC to show that I was a Government contractor but I accepted her rejection like many veterans around the US does. For the first time in my life I finally see what our veterans struggle with just because I wanted a coffee.

I've been here a couple times. There's always a lot of people being very well taken care of. Thank…read moreyou to all the volunteers and donors that keep this and all the rest of the USO locations going.

I have never been to a Capital One Lounge and this was my first time. So to clarify, this is…read moreCapital One Landing, not your classic lounge. This is more like a restaurant since they will assign you a seat. I came here during breakfast and I really really enjoyed all their dishes. Everything is on the QR code with additional side dishes at the bar. If you hold a Capital One Venture card, everything is free, otherwise each guest is $45 I believe. All my food and drinks were brought to me very fast. The ambiance is very calm and had the same vibe as any other lounge. It is a great place to do some work while getting delicious food. And yes, I would say the food at Capital One Landing has been much better than any of the lounges I have gone to so far (at least domestically). I really hope they expand Capital One Landing to other airports as well. So dar, it only exists in DCA at D.C. and LGA at NYC.

I definitely think that the venture x card was totally worth it as someone who lives in the dc…read morearea. I personally prefer the DCA landing because the airport is much smaller so it's more convenient for me. After they've removed guests from accessing the lounge for free, it's hit or miss still whether there will be a wait. Usually I'm still able to get in in time before my flight departs but I do wish they were more efficient with the seating. Now that they only allow the cardholder, I ended up sitting at a booth for 4 by myself and same with a lot of other people and that's why there was a wait. The food is always amazing though. They switch up the menu slightly but for the most part there are the same staples that hit every time. It's a very nice, calm atmosphere before getting on my flight.