Some years ago, hotel lobbies were a simple passageway, a transition area where people did not stop.
However, lobby hotels nowadays have evolved towards something much more complex than that: they are a social center where guests can enjoy their visit and rest after a long distance journey. In fact, many young travellers are using more and more the lobbies as places in which they can work or interact with other travellers, providing a more social experience.
First impressions are crucial, and because of that, designing the perfect lobby can be a great challenge. Architects and interior designers must create a useful and beautiful space mixing textures, colours, lights and, of course, taking into account the area around the hotel.
We can describe modern lobbies as a flexible place which cobers the needs of the visitors in every moment. A waiting area, a coffee bar and a high quality WI-Fi service are a must for modern hotels.
Technology is the main character in the most innovative hotels: USB ports, cloud service, charge points, door key on the mobile, guest applications, etc. Making visitors live their best experience ever is as easy as paying attention to their trends of use of the space. This way, we can understand the guests needs and improve these spaces to make them more useful. For example, a lobby cannot be the same for a couple oriented hotel as for a family oriented one.
Sometimes, a great interior design has nothing to do with a big space. Usually, what guests look for in a hotel is to feel comfortable and at home, more than a big useless place, so this is what the interior design must achieve. Designing a warm, modern place, which gives the possibility of working, having fun, socialising and being useful is a real challenge.
However, there are certain functions that cannot be forgotten in a lobby, like a concierge stand or the check-in desk. But this operational features are perfectly compatible with the rest of the spaces if you find the proper furniture.
There are little touches that can make a difference, and this is only possible using bespoke lighting and furniture. Contact us to get information about our services for contract projects.