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Las Vegas has two Amex lounges side by side in Concourse D: the full Centurion Lounge opposite gate D1, and the small Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge, which opened nearby in March 2026. The main lounge is the place to settle in; the Sidecar is a quick, sit-down bite when you board within 90 minutes or the big room has a waitlist.
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Quick answer
- Location: Terminal 1, Concourse D — Centurion opposite gate D1; Sidecar near gate D1 by the tram escalators
- Who gets in: Amex Platinum and Business Platinum cardholders on any airline; Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardholders only on a Delta flight
- Guests: $50 per adult, $30 per child (2–17), on your flight; two free after $75,000 in calendar-year spend (same at the Sidecar)
- Best card: Amex Platinum ($895)
At a glance
| Location | Concourse D, opposite gate D1 (Sidecar next door) |
| Airside from | Concourses A–D and Terminal 3's E gates by tram |
| Size / opened | Centurion about 13,400 sq ft, opened 2013, expanded 2021; Sidecar 1,500 sq ft, March 2026 |
| Showers | Centurion: yes (one); Sidecar: none |
| Food & bar | Centurion: buffet and full bar; Sidecar: made-to-order plates, cocktails |
| Entry window | Centurion 3 hours (5 on a connection); Sidecar 90 minutes |
| Guest fee | $50 adult / $30 child; free after $75k spend |
How to get in
- Amex Platinum or Business Platinum: Card, ID and a same-day boarding pass on any airline — Southwest included. The same card opens both the Centurion and the Sidecar.
- Delta SkyMiles Reserve: Only on a same-day Delta flight bought with your Reserve card. There's no Delta Sky Club at LAS, so this matters.
- Centurion (black) card: Free, plus two guests or immediate family.
- Not accepted: Priority Pass, Amex Gold or Green, Delta Platinum. No day passes, no arrival access.
At the main lounge you can enter 3 hours before departure, or 5 hours before your next flight on a connection. Check hours in the Amex app; the Sidecar keeps shorter hours than the main lounge.
Guest policy
Since July 8, 2026, Platinum guests are $50 per adult and $30 per child aged 2–17, must be on your flight, and kids under 2 are free. Spending $75,000 on the card in a calendar year makes two guests free. Delta Reserve holders can bring up to two guests at $50 each. The Sidecar follows the same guest rules. On a group trip to Vegas, those fees add up quickly: if friends have a Sapphire Reserve, the Chase lounge in Concourse C lets two guests in free.
What it's like
LAS was the first Centurion Lounge. Amex finished an expansion in May 2021 that took it from about 9,000 to more than 13,400 square feet and raised capacity to 464 people, per TPG. The expansion added a reception area with a living wall, three seating areas (including individual nooks), a self-serve coffee station, phone booths, a multipurpose room, a bigger dining room with booths and high-tops, and a renovated bar.
- Food and bar: A buffet plus a full bar. Upgraded Points (October 2026) notes conference space and seating by a TV wall.
- Showers: One shower, in a suite alongside the restrooms, according to a reader review on Travel Codex.
- Crowds: Vegas departure peaks fill it, and it runs the Amex digital waitlist when it hits capacity. The Amex app shows how busy it is and lets you join the queue from security; you get 10 minutes to check in once called.
Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge
Amex built the Sidecar because, as Amex Travel president Audrey Hendley told TPG, "a significant portion of Centurion Lounge visitors stay for an hour or less." It opened in March 2026 and works very differently:
- Space: About 1,500 square feet with 33 seats, in a back corner near the escalators down to the tram.
- Entry: Only within 90 minutes of your next departure, with an eligible card, boarding pass and ID.
- Food: No buffet, no self-serve drinks and no coffee bar. You order made-to-order plates and drinks from your seat by QR code or from staff, from a chef-curated menu that rotates every 30 days, with a target of about eight minutes from order to plate. Wine comes from a curated list.
- Facilities: Two private bathrooms; no showers, family rooms or loungers.
- Crowds: It has its own waitlist in the Amex app when it's full.
Use the Sidecar for a proper meal before a tight boarding time; use the main lounge if you want to work, shower or wait out a long delay.
Getting there
Both lounges are in Terminal 1's D gates, which most non-Southwest airlines use. From the A, B and C gates, take the airside tram to D. From Terminal 3's E gates, there's a tram to D too. Moving between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 landside means a shuttle and a new security screening, so stay airside.
Nearby alternatives
- Capital One Lounge (Concourse D, near D50) — Venture X.
- Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club (Concourse C, near C23) — Sapphire Reserve, two free guests.
- The Club LAS (Concourse D near D33, and Terminal 3 opposite E2) — Priority Pass, which Platinum includes.
- United Club (Concourse D, D33–D35) — United flyers.
Full breakdown in our Las Vegas airport lounges guide.
FAQ
Is there a Centurion Lounge at Las Vegas airport? Yes, two Amex lounges. The full Centurion Lounge is in Concourse D opposite gate D1, and the smaller Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge is nearby in the same concourse.
What's the difference between the Centurion Lounge and the Sidecar at LAS? The main lounge has a buffet, full bar, shower and lots of seating, and admits you 3 hours before departure. The Sidecar is a 33-seat space with made-to-order food ordered by QR code, no showers, and entry only within 90 minutes of departure.
Can I fly Southwest and still use the LAS Centurion Lounge? Yes. Platinum and Business Platinum work on any airline. Southwest flies mainly from the B and C gates, so take the airside tram to D.
Do guests cost extra at the Sidecar? Yes, the same as the main lounge: $50 per adult and $30 per child, on your flight, unless you've spent $75,000 on the card this calendar year.
Related guides
- Las Vegas (LAS) airport lounges
- Centurion Lounge locations
- Amex Platinum guide
- Chase Sapphire Lounge Las Vegas
- Capital One Lounge Las Vegas
Lounge access rules, guest policies and locations change. Always confirm current details with the airline, lounge operator or card issuer before you travel.
