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A modern hotel lobby and meeting room with energy and ease

Step into this small, welcoming hotel in a busy city. It’s magnetic, yet soothing with references to nature – giving off a calm warmth that energises and grounds. This modern hotel lobby and meeting area supports your guests’ needs (business, leisure, both) by being casual, practical and versatile in contemporary surroundings.

Two people relaxing in a modern, light-filled lobby and meeting room that has two red LILLEHEM modular sofas in the centre.
Two people relaxing in a modern, light-filled lobby and meeting room that has two red LILLEHEM modular sofas in the centre.

A defined gathering area that calls for connection

This super social seating draws people in with warmth and closeness. The main piece is LILLEHEM, a modular sofa that can be combined into a custom solution. This set up mixes low backs, armrests and an open end so that guests can easily use the side table. 

In a modern, wood-panelled lobby is a red LILLEHEM modular sofa with a person sitting on it, waiting on their chess opponent.

A functional spot that caters to the somewhat social crowd

On the other end of the LILLEHEM sofa, guests can be social or not. The side table joins and separates the sofa’s seat modules; the backrests face opposite directions.

With an adjustable floor lamp and a laptop table that’s easy to reposition, guests can tailor their comfort – whether genuinely emailing or pretending to work while eavesdropping.

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A lounge has a laptop table by a red LILLEHEM modular sofa, built in a straight line with an open end, viewed from the side.
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A secluded island of sorts for one-on-one conversation

Here’s where guests head when they want to stay in the modern hotel lobby and retreat a bit. The area is visually signalled by grouping from the ground up: a circular rug, a round side table, wall-like chairs and plant pots – all under globe-style pendant lamps.

A VEDBO armchair radiates relaxation, and a big coffee table can hold games or newspapers. The rectangular rug and reappearing colours tie the area together.

A dark grey VEDBO armchair with birch legs is at the back of a red sofa that faces a reception desk where people are talking.

A corner for locally roasted coffee and casual chit chat

Signal mingling and refreshments with bar furniture like STENSELE tables and JANINGE stools that create plenty of room to sit or stand. Add in a lively mood from wall art and music. Guests can serve themselves coffee and a treat, whether they’re taking a break from an all-day offsite or kicking off their long holiday.

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A sun-filled, modern cafe corner area has three, round black STENSELE bar tables with white bar stools on a terrazzo floor.
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A separate meeting room that’s well-equipped and welcoming

When a hotel lobby also offers a meeting room, set the attendees up for success. Furnish it with essentials from MITTZON coat racks and white boards to supportive LÅNGFJÄLL conference chairs at spacious conference tables. Attention to detail ensures it’ll always be booked by local businesses and out-of-towners alike.

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Beige/white LÅNGFJÄLL conference chairs are pushed under the long sides of two conference tables in a modern meeting room.
By a meeting room table is a whiteboard on a MITTZON frame with castors and acoustic screen that has sticky notes on it.
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A unified, yet unique meeting room

Combining meeting and relaxing areas in a modern hotel lobby is all about balance and clarity.

For association
A big window links the spaces so that the meeting room doesn’t feel isolated. But the curtain lets attendees control privacy and focus. Both areas have furniture that matches in style and colour. Some are exactly the same, like JÄRPLIDEN pendant lamp and MITTZON pieces.

For separation
With more wood, concrete and lighter turquoise, the meeting room gives off a subdued, calm and professional feel. With more colourful furniture, plants and a lively terrazzo floor, the lobby is vibrant, busy and informal.

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A meeting room has a birch veneer/white MITTZON conference table, with a laptop and a phone using the table’s plug-in module.
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A recap: hospitality’s roots are comfort and foresight

Thoughtful planning of a modern hotel lobby and meeting room creates a truly comfortable experience with hospitality done right. Anticipate guests’ needs and wishes – like offering different ways to gather, relax and work via zones that make it obvious what to do where. Provide guests with the information and tools they need to be self-sufficient and feel at home, for glowing reviews and return visits.

See how to create a lounge area
An aerial view of a hotel lobby with two seating areas defined by red LILLEHEM modular sofas and grey armchairs on big rugs.
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Before you buy

These solutions contain a mix of articles developed for domestic and non-domestic use. Please verify that your purchases are compliant and suitable for the intended use in your area. Contact IKEA for Business for more information about range.