Lounge Frog guide
American Airlines Admirals Club vs The Centurion Lounge (T1)
The Centurion Lounge (T1) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.1/5 for American Airlines Admirals Club. American Airlines Admirals Club is ahead on coffee, power outlets and staff & service; The Centurion Lounge (T1) is ahead on seating & comfort, space, food, drinks & bar, wi-fi, cleanliness and views & light. Both are in Terminal 1 at MEX. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | American Airlines Admirals Club | The Centurion Lounge (T1) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 | Terminal 1 |
| Nearest gate | 19 | 23 |
| Hours | 3:15 AM – 11:30 PM daily | 5 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Craft cocktail bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | 4 |
| Guests | Members: immediate family or up to 2 guests (Single memberships: no guests). Business/first on a qualifying international itinerary: 1 guest. Day passes sold; a same-day AA or oneworld ticket is required. | Platinum and Business Platinum cardholders: guests $50 each (children 2-17 $30), or free with $75,000 annual spend. Centurion members: 2 guests free. Same-day ticket required; since July 8, 2026 guests must be on the same flight as the cardmember, and layover entry is allowed up to 5 hours before the connecting departure. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only American Airlines Admirals Club
- Admirals Club, oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
- Only The Centurion Lounge (T1)
- Centurion Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, American Airlines Admirals Club or The Centurion Lounge (T1)?
The Centurion Lounge (T1) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.1/5 for American Airlines Admirals Club. American Airlines Admirals Club is ahead on coffee, power outlets and staff & service; The Centurion Lounge (T1) is ahead on seating & comfort, space, food, drinks & bar, wi-fi, cleanliness and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both American Airlines Admirals Club and The Centurion Lounge (T1)?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: American Airlines Admirals Club admits through Admirals Club and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access, and The Centurion Lounge (T1) through Centurion Lounge.
Are American Airlines Admirals Club and The Centurion Lounge (T1) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 at Mexico City International.
Which has showers, American Airlines Admirals Club or The Centurion Lounge (T1)?
American Airlines Admirals Club has none on record; The Centurion Lounge (T1) has 4 showers.