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Hotel lobby design ideas that make your lobby the heart of the hotel

What makes a hotel really stand out? It could be genuine hospitality, a great location, a nice restaurant or simply well-designed spaces that make you feel at home. Most times, that experience begins in the lobby: a warm and versatile space that sets the tone for the stay, reflecting the hotel’s identity and works for everything from quick meetings to calm moments.

Outdoor area outside a hotel lobby with dark blue SUNDSÖ tables and chairs with a person reading whilst enjoying coffee.

Check-in made simple

Here, the reception desk provides staff with a clear overview, using MITTZON sit-stand workstations together with practical storage cabinets to keep things organised behind the scenes. Right next to the reception, the TONSTAD sideboard serves as a self-check-in station that offers guests the flexibility to check in independently.

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A light reception area with wooden furniture including grey/white STOCKHOLM 2025 rattan armchairs and a blue sofa.
View from staff in a reception office featuring two black MITTZON sit/stand desks in electric walnut veneer near a window.
Reception self-check-in station made with TONSTAD oak veneer sideboard holding check-in tablets, brochures, and information.
A luggage room featuring black BROR post stands against the wall, holding multiple bags and storage boxes on open shelving.

A natural spot to catch up

To cater to all types of guests, the lobby is designed to be a dynamic space that adapts to its visitors. For moments on the go, the meet and greet area becomes a great spot for checking emails, planning your itinerary or meeting with business clients. 

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Meet-and-greet area in a hotel lobby with TONSTAD oak storage combinations, tables, chairs, and a man walking past the space.
A close-up of a STOCKHOLM 2025 table in oak veneer with 6 dark brown chairs, arranged with coffee and pastries.

A welcoming spot to land

In every lobby, there’s sometimes a bit of time to wait – and that time matters. A cosy lounge gives guests a comfortable place to pause. With rattan armchairs and an oak veneer coffee table from the STOCKHOLM 2025 collection, you can set a warm, natural tone, while the bold-coloured sofa adds a statement. 

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Hotel lobby scene with a grey/white STOCKHOLM 2025 rattan armchair, a sofa, coffee table, and two people sitting and talking.
A close-up on STOCKHOLM 2025 grey/white armchair next to a round coffee table in a spacious hotel lobby by a fireplace.

Details that make hospitality flow

A refreshment station offers more than just a drink – it creates a convenient place to slow down, enhances guest satisfaction, while also supports the flow of the space. A STOCKHOLM 2025 display cabinet turns a drink dispenser, glasses and carafes into an inviting self-service setup. 

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A natural oak veneer STOCKHOLM 2025 glass-door cabinet in a hotel lobby that creates a drink station with refreshments.
Close-up of a TONSTAD shelving with two white RISATORP baskets that holds fruit alongside more neatly arranged food items.

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 the range.