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American Express Centurion Lounge vs Emirates Lounge
American Express Centurion Lounge (4.6/5) and Emirates Lounge (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. American Express Centurion Lounge is ahead on power outlets and workspace; Emirates Lounge is ahead on drinks & bar, cleanliness and views & light. Both are in Terminal 1 (International) at SYD. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Details checked as recently as October 2026. Comparison updated November 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | American Express Centurion Lounge | Emirates Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 (International) | Terminal 1 (International) |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | 58 |
| Hours | 5 AM – 10 PM daily | 4 AM – 7:20 AM, 4:10 PM – 8:15 PM daily |
| Bar | Craft cocktail bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 2 | 4 |
| Guests | Australian Platinum/Business Platinum: 1 guest plus children aged 17 or younger. Centurion/Corporate Platinum: up to 2 guests plus children aged 17 or younger. Other eligible Australian cards generally share 2 entries per calendar year between the cardholder and guests. Extra guests are charged; overseas-issued card rules vary. Qantas Amex Ultimate access ends 15 February 2027. | Eligible Emirates First/Business fares and Skywards Gold/Platinum members. Skywards Gold: 1 adult or child guest; Platinum: 1 adult plus 2 children under 17, subject to same-flight rules. Paid access is subject to eligibility and availability. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only American Express Centurion Lounge
- Centurion Lounge
- Only Emirates Lounge
- Emirates Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, American Express Centurion Lounge or Emirates Lounge?
American Express Centurion Lounge (4.6/5) and Emirates Lounge (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. American Express Centurion Lounge is ahead on power outlets and workspace; Emirates Lounge is ahead on drinks & bar, cleanliness and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both American Express Centurion Lounge and Emirates Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: American Express Centurion Lounge admits through Centurion Lounge, and Emirates Lounge through Emirates Lounge.
Are American Express Centurion Lounge and Emirates Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 (International) at Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Which has showers, American Express Centurion Lounge or Emirates Lounge?
American Express Centurion Lounge has 2 showers; Emirates Lounge has 4 showers.