New Centurion New York Opens March 9, Now Accepting Reservations

by Gary Leff

Last month I was first to write about the new Centurion New York with food by chef Daniel Boulud coming to the 55th floor of One Vanderbilt, about a block from the Hyatt Grand Central (former Grand Hyatt).

At the time that I wrote I expected it to open in March. Opening day will be March 9, 2023. However it’s not just going to be for Black Card customers, just as Centurion lounges in airports aren’t.

In theory reservations will be broadly available to American Express cardmembers, however it’s clear that the best American Express customers will receive privileged access. Reservations are open now through the brand new Centurion New York app and cardmember services. American Express has given customers conflicting guidance on whether reservations are available 30 or 60 days in advance. There will be events exclusive to Centurion cardmembers as well.

There is an open Salon with complimentary coffee and (3) distinct areas with separate reservations:

  • The Gallery: fine dining with dishes selected by Daniel Boulud

  • The Studio: casual dining, light fare

  • The Studio Bar: bites and cocktails

Centurion New York will have an on-site concierge and rotating art collection, in a Yabu Pushelberg-designed space with scents by Diptyque. The space also features a ‘wine vault’ with hydraulic table and two dining rooms (“Carbon & Obsidian”).

The dress code is ‘smart casual’ with a prohibition on athleisure and offensive clothing. Cell phones, laptops and tablets are “limited” after 6 p.m. in dining areas and photography is “discouraged.”

Centurion cardmembers may bring up to 5 guests for dining reservations, and up to 3 guests for walk-in access. Children under 13 aren’t permitted, and those over 13 are only allowed in until 6 p.m. A $100 fee applies to bookings cancelled less than 24 hours in advance.

Information about the American Express Centurion Card is neither provided nor reviewed by its issuer.

About Gary Leff

Gary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel - a topic he has covered since 2002. Co-founder of frequent flyer community InsideFlyer.com, emcee of the Freddie Awards, and named one of the "World's Top Travel Experts" by Conde' Nast Traveler (2010-Present) Gary has been a guest on most major news media, profiled in several top print publications, and published broadly on the topic of consumer loyalty. More About Gary »

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Comments

  3. At least Amex knows where their bread is buttered!

    Introducing a new luxury space spanning the 55th floor of One Vanderbilt in MIDTOWN…

  9. I can confirm the app is in the Google Play Store, however, it won’t allow me to log-in saying my Amex credentials are incorrect even though I just verified them by logging into the regarding Amex app. Has anyone else had this issue?

  10. Tried logging in with my AMEX credentials, but doesn’t seem to work. Do I need a Centurion card to access?

  11. Is someone inside feeding you info, because the app sure isn’t in the App Store – and if you had downloaded it you wouldn’t have to speculate on the 30 vs 60 day reservation policy. Nice to be first but better to be honest and accurate

  13. Interesting but confusing post. Who can get in?? You said not just black card members but what does that mean? Can Plat card holders get in or not and if so is it free?

  14. I just called to AMEX and they said is only for Centurion Members and not for all American Express cardmembers 🙁

  16. Any news? Cant find App in App store. Do you have to be a Centurion Member to download app?

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