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The Centurion Lounge (T1) vs The Grand Lounge Elite
The Centurion Lounge (T1) (4.6/5) and The Grand Lounge Elite (4.5/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. The Centurion Lounge (T1) is ahead on quiet, drinks & bar, wi-fi, workspace, showers and restrooms; The Grand Lounge Elite is ahead on space, coffee, power outlets and staff & service. Both are in Terminal 1 at MEX. No single lounge program on record opens both, but Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card and Business Platinum Card (Canada) each carry networks that, between them, do.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | The Centurion Lounge (T1) | The Grand Lounge Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 | Terminal 1 |
| Nearest gate | 23 | 19 |
| Hours | 5 AM – 10 PM daily | Open 24 hours |
| Bar | Craft cocktail bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 4 | 2 |
| Guests | 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. | Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance (usually $35 each). Walk-up day passes sold when space allows. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only The Centurion Lounge (T1)
- Centurion Lounge
- Only The Grand Lounge Elite
- DragonPass, LoungeKey, Priority Pass
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France), Centurion Card, Platinum Card (Germany), Platinum Card (Netherlands), Platinum Card from Charles Schwab, Platinum Card from Morgan Stanley, The Platinum Card, The Platinum Card (Australia), The Platinum Card (Canada), The Platinum Card (Hong Kong), The Platinum Card (India), The Platinum Card (Singapore), The Platinum Card (UAE), The Platinum Card (UK). Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, The Centurion Lounge (T1) or The Grand Lounge Elite?
The Centurion Lounge (T1) (4.6/5) and The Grand Lounge Elite (4.5/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. The Centurion Lounge (T1) is ahead on quiet, drinks & bar, wi-fi, workspace, showers and restrooms; The Grand Lounge Elite is ahead on space, coffee, power outlets and staff & service.
Can one membership get me into both The Centurion Lounge (T1) and The Grand Lounge Elite?
Not through one lounge program, but Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France), Centurion Card, Platinum Card (Germany), Platinum Card (Netherlands), Platinum Card from Charles Schwab, Platinum Card from Morgan Stanley, The Platinum Card, The Platinum Card (Australia), The Platinum Card (Canada), The Platinum Card (Hong Kong), The Platinum Card (India), The Platinum Card (Singapore), The Platinum Card (UAE) and The Platinum Card (UK) each include access to networks used by both lounges.
Are The Centurion Lounge (T1) and The Grand Lounge Elite in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 at Mexico City International.
Which has showers, The Centurion Lounge (T1) or The Grand Lounge Elite?
The Centurion Lounge (T1) has 4 showers; The Grand Lounge Elite has 2 showers.