It is the final week of August, so tennis followers and celebrities alike are flocking to New York Metropolis for the one and solely U.S. Open Tennis Championship from Aug. 28 to Sept. 10.
American Categorical is again with its flagship Centurion Lounge expertise, celebrating the Centurion Lounge® Community’s 10-year anniversary. It gives perks for cardholders and tennis followers on the USTA Billie Jean King Nationwide Tennis Middle in Queens.
Marking its thirtieth yr on the U.S. Open Tennis Championship, American Categorical can also be offering the Card Member Lounge for different cardholders, in addition to the American Categorical Fan Expertise for all who attend.
This is what to anticipate.
The Centurion Suite
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The Centurion Suite, which is on the second degree of Louis Armstrong Stadium and has been a staple on the U.S. Open fan expertise for the previous few years, is open between midday and eight p.m. from Monday, Aug. 28, to Wednesday, Sept. 6. Those that maintain the next playing cards can entry it:
The data for The Centurion Card from American Categorical and The Enterprise Centurion Card from American Categorical has been collected independently by The Factors Man. The cardboard particulars on this web page haven’t been reviewed or supplied by the cardboard issuer.
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Within the lounge, you may discover dishes curated by Cedric Vongerichten and Michael Solomonov, the chief chef companions of the Centurion Lounges in LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Philadelphia Worldwide Airport (PHL), respectively. You will additionally discover cocktails curated by Centurion Lounge mixologist Jim Meehan.
The menu options hummus and pita with corn, za’atar hen with moruno-spiced rice, tortelloni with heirloom squash and beef bulgogi buns with kimchi coleslaw. For drinks, the event’s signature Honey Deuce drink is offered, together with a wide range of wines and cocktails.
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The meals choices are complimentary to all friends, and every cardmember will obtain a drink token (one for Platinum cardholders and two for Centurion members) to redeem on the lounge.
Inside, the lounge feels and appears like a Centurion Lounge you’d discover at an airport, simply with a bit extra lounge seating and fewer tables.
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There’s additionally an immersive activation the place friends can create a personalised leather-based passport cowl primarily based on outcomes from a quiz to find out what kind of traveler they’re.
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When reservations opened by way of Resy, the lounge offered out inside 5 minutes. Hopeful cardmembers who didn’t ebook a spot are inspired to join the lounge’s waitlist in particular person or set as much as obtain a Resy notification for any last-minute openings.
Platinum cardholders could make reservations for a desk for as much as two folks, whereas Centurion cardholders might make reservations for a desk for as much as 4 folks. Every reservation supplies as much as one hour of lounge entry.
All friends should be at the least 21 years outdated.
The Card Member Lounge
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On the second ground, the Card Member Lounge welcomes all Amex cardholders and options a wide range of immersive activations, together with customizable, unique merchandise from Ralph Lauren (the official clothes shop of the event), Lavazza espresso martinis, frozen Gray Goose Honey Deuces, Therabody therapeutic massage remedy, Jason Markk sneaker cleansing providers and free La Roche-Posay sunscreen.
Moreover, cardmembers can declare a brand new NFT digital collectible expertise designed by Escalante to commemorate this yr’s event. Referred to as Mint the Poap, cardholders can create an NFT and obtain a wide range of Amex gives in change, comparable to a token to cowl their transportation to and from the U.S. Open or a spending supply.
Cell chargers by Mophie are additionally accessible to be used whereas within the lounge. You may also enter for the prospect to win an Amex radio in a merchandising machine. Nonetheless, be aware that Amex radios can be found and free all through the grounds.
Entrance is first come, first served, and cardholders can convey two friends.
The American Categorical Fan Expertise
Exterior the Centurion Lounge, extra Amex experiences are housed below the umbrella of the Fan Expertise. Particularly, there’s a lower-level space of the Card Member Lounge for any visitor attending the event. It’s open day by day from 9:30 a.m. to eight:30 p.m.
Different Amex activations
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Downstairs, any U.S. Open visitor can benefit from cryofacials comparable to cryotherapy by Kollectiv, Glow Tennis (suppose: Wii tennis for a mixed-reality recreation) and a full-size tennis courtroom with free play.
There’s additionally the Amex Store within the South Plaza, accessible to any Amex cardholder. Right here, you should buy numerous snacks, drinks and unique USTA merchandise.
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Amex cardholders who spend $100 or extra on eligible U.S. Open on-site purchases with an eligible Amex card can get $10 again. To benefit from this supply, log in to your account to see if the supply is offered on your card.
As beforehand reported, there are a couple of different advantages attendees can reap by displaying their Amex card:
- Discounted bag test: Get $5 off your first checked bag through the use of your Amex card on the East and South gates
- Complimentary loaner radio (one per cardmember) for an ESPN broadcast of play-by-play protection and highlights
Backside line
The American Categorical Fan Expertise, the Card Member Lounge, the Centurion Lounge and the Amex Store shall be open all through the length of the U.S. Open.
Although you pay for entry to the Centurion Lounge along with your premium card’s annual price, the lounge and its complimentary meals and drinks — together with Wi-Fi, charging portals and air-con — possible make this once-yearly expertise value it for tennis followers.
With quite a few different perks, comparable to free cryofacials, complimentary Therabody massages and the chance to design your personal Ralph Lauren-branded U.S. Open merchandise, Amex stepped up its recreation this yr.
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