The Standard is here to play. Sort of. As the hotel industry figures out how to navigate hospitality in the age of Airbnb, the boutique hotel chain is focusing on its strengths. “It’s forced us to do ...

Hilton designers reveal how psychology, food, and local flair shape lobbies meant for work, play and community.

One of the most beautiful parts of watching Wes Anderson’s film The Grand Budapest Hotel is looking at the grand, palatial hotel lobby design, which is centered on the check-in desk. But with more and ...

Sometimes you actually can judge a book by its cover -- especially when it comes to your hotel lobby. And because first impressions last forever, it's important to make a splash as soon as guests walk ...

On a sticky summer day in New York, I walk east on 29th Street. My destination: the Ace Hotel. As I pass the expansive windows of the John Dory–the mod oyster bar that’s part of Ace’s ecosystem–I ...

Have a glamorous meal without booking a room. By Nikita Richardson If you’ve been tuning into “The White Lotus” on HBO every week, then you know that the hotel lobby is ripe for excitement. Much of ...

The iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, site of the annual Golden Globes since 1961, unveils a newly designed lobby, part of a $35 million renovation that includes new guest rooms throughout the property. By ...

The sea takes center stage in La Samanna’s lobby. A hotel lobby sets the tone for your visit. It’s the gateway for a hotel stay, a meal at the restaurant or pampering at the spa. Over the years, these ...