American Express is opening an exclusive club in midtown Manhattan for its its biggest spenders
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Centurion New York details

Centurion New York will open in March and will be located on the 55th floor of the 93-story One Vanderbilt building, located next to Grand Central Terminal. It will take up the entire floor and span over 26,000 square feet. While American Express has been fairly tight-lipped about the space, it teased casual and fine-dining experiences curated by Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud, as well as a bar with signature cocktails and a tastefully appointed salon for guests to unwind in. In addition, Amex will offer private rooms and host special events exclusively for invite-only Centurion cardholders. In other words, Centurion New York is expected to be more akin to a private members club or speakeasy, if you will, than a transient space. This isn't the card issuer's first foray into Centurion experiences located outside of airports. In September 2022, Amex opened the Centurion Haus Singapore — a secret lounge hidden within the iconic Raffles Hotel Singapore — which is only open to Centurion cardholders. It also offers a designated Centurion Lounge at the historic 1881 House in Hong Kong. Again, Amex hasn't publicly announced who will have access to Centurion New York once it's open, but if the Singapore and Hong Kong lounges are any indications, access may also be geared toward Centurion cardholders. While Amex also offers Platinum House, a series of pop-up lounges open to members with The Platinum Card® from American Express, those are only temporary activations tied to various upscale cultural events.

What is the Amex Centurion Card?

The Platinum Card® from American Express Learn More On the American Express secure site Rewards Earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year, 5X Membership Rewards® Points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel, 1X points on all other eligible purchases

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Bottom line

American Express is opening a Centurion-branded experience in the heart of New York City in March. Although access rules are still unknown, this is expected to be an exclusive space with luxurious amenities, resembling a high-end social club. Catch up on Select's in-depth coverage of personal finance, tech and tools, wellness and more, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date.

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