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

There’s more to a great hotel than just a room. But 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.

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

Check-in made simple

When guests arrive, the reception is usually their first stop. Here, the reception desk provides staff with a clear overview, using MITTZON sit-stand workstations together with practical storage cabinets to keep things organized behind the scenes.

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A light reception area with wooden furniture including gray/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 cozy lounge gives guests a comfortable place to pause.

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

Details that make hospitality flow

In a busy lobby, small additions can make a big impact. A refreshment station offers more than just a drink – it creates a convenient place to slow down, enhances guest satisfaction while also supporting the flow of the space.

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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.

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