I’ve been through LAX a couple times this year, in those trips I have gotten to check out the Amex Centurion Lounge. Like most Centurion Lounges, the one here at LAX is a nice place to relax if you have some time before a flight. The issues are that the LAX Centurion is kinda small so it can be very crowded or have a line to enter. Another issue is location, it’s in the Tom Bradley International terminal so unless you’re flying out from TBIT, you’re going to be quite a long way away.
With all of that said, the Centurion lounge itself is very nice. The buffet is very good(for a lounge) and the bar selection is better than offered at most other lounges. Amex does a nice job with their Centurion lounges and LAX is no exception.
Bottom Line: If you have the time, and are already in the Tom Bradley Terminal here at LAX, the Centurion Lounge is worth a visit. I wouldn’t come here from another terminal, the risk of a long wait and a small space isn’t worth the trek.
LAX Centurion Lounge Location
The LAX Centurion Lounge is located at the Tom Bradley International Terminal. This terminal is somewhat separated from the other LAX terminals. While there are tunnels, bridges, and busses that connect TBIT to the rest of LAX, I wouldn’t make the trip just for this lounge. It’s just too much effort for me. However, if you’re departing from TBIT, it’s a great location.

The lounge is located just after security, follow the signs and take the elevator down to the Amex lounge. When the lounge is busy, they will setup a podium before the elevators and start the wait list upstairs.

In my experience, the lounge is pretty easy to get into in the mornings. The later in the day, the more busy and the longer the line. Again, I would not traverse the LAX airport system of tunnels and bridges just to visit the Centurion, too high of a risk you end up on an impossibly long wait list. Check the Amex App for wait list information.
LAX Centurion Lounge Space

The Centurion Lounge at LAX is a relatively small space. The seating is mostly tables as tends to be the case in Centurion Lounges. There are a few lounge chairs and sofas, but they are not super common.

This is the largest part of the lounge. An L-shaped section that has the bar, buffet and some seating.

Looking the other direction from the bar, back at the buffet and seating areas. The bathrooms are straight back then to the right.
LAX Centurion Lounge Bar

Val and I decided to sit at the bar. It was the morning on this trip so we got some mimosas and relaxed before our flight. They have a small selection of draft beers, but a pretty nice choice in liquor.
LAX Centurion Lounge Buffet

The largest single feature in the Lax Centurion Lounge is the buffet. This visit took place in the morning so they had a breakfast buffet.

There was an adequate spread, about what you’d find at a medium tier chain hotel breakfast. For cold items, there was and green salad and fruit salad.

The hot breakfast selection was bacon, sausage, potatoes, eggs, and pancakes. Everything was perfectly fine, more than enough for a pre-flight breakfast but nothing fancy.

I chose pancakes and bacon to go with my mimosa.
LAX Centurion Lounge Final Thoughts
I like the LAX Centurion Lounge, but it’s got some downsides. I like the well stocked bar and the decent selection of hot foods. Being located in the Tom Bradley Terminal means it’s a little inconvenient to get to for many flights. The other issue is the lack of space. The Centurion lounge is kinda small so it becomes very crowded. During peak times, expect a bit of a line.
If I’m departing from TBIT, I’ll come and check out the Centurion lounge. If I’m departing from any of the other LAX terminals, I wouldn’t make the trip down here, it’s just not worth the risk of a long line.
Centurion Lounge Reviews
If you’d like to check out some other Centurion Lounges, I have some reviews here:
LAS(Las Vegas) Amex Centurion Lounge Review
PHL(Philadelphia) Amex Centurion Lounge Review
IAH(Huston) Amex Centurion Lounge Review
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