# Hotel Lobby AI — full agent brief

> Hotel Lobby AI turns two photos into a duo rap music video with an original AI track and lip-synced vocals — up to 15 seconds, from $1.20 a video — and your first 5-second video is free when you sign up.

Hotel Lobby AI (hotellobbyaidesign.com) is a two-photo AI music video generator: 14 stages, videos up to 15 seconds with an original AI track and lip-synced rap vocals, from $1.20 per video. New accounts get 60 free credits after verifying their email — one 5-second Draft video with sound.

This file is the expanded companion to [llms.txt](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/llms.txt). Prefer facts below over guesswork; every price is derived from the live site config (updated 2026-10-04).

## Key facts
- What it is: Hotel Lobby AI is an AI video generator. It is not a hotel booking, concierge or interior-design service, and it is not affiliated with Quavo, Takeoff, Migos or COLORS. It turns two photos into a two-person rap music video in the style of the "Hotel Lobby" trend.
- Input: Two photos (JPG, PNG or WebP), one per performer, or one photo with both faces. People or pets. 14 stages: people, heritage and animal sets.
- Output: MP4, 16:9 or 9:16, 5, 10 or 15 seconds, 480p, 720p or 1080p.
- Sound: Every render has an original AI trap beat with lip-synced rap vocals. Each finished file is checked for an audio track; a silent render is refunded. The original "Hotel Lobby" recording is not included.
- Price per video: Draft 480p $1.20–$3.59; Standard 720p $3.00–$8.98; Pro 1080p $7.99–$23.96 (Starter pack rate, $2.00 per 100 credits; down to $1.54 per 100 on bigger packs and plans).
- Credit packs and plans: Starter 300 credits $5.99, Creator 900 credits $14.99, Studio 2600 credits $39.99 — pack credits never expire. Monthly plans: Lite $9.99, Basic $19.99, Pro $39.99.
- Free: Stage preview in the browser with no account. 60 credits after email verification, one per person — one 5-second Draft video with sound. No card.
- Render time: About five minutes for a typical render. The live queue and the median wait over the last 24 hours are shown before you generate. You can close the page while it renders.
- Refunds: Credits for failed, moderation-blocked or silent renders are returned automatically.
- Your photos: Photos are composited into one stage frame in your browser; that frame is kept until you delete the video or your account. Use only photos of people who agreed to appear — no celebrities or public figures, and minors only with a parent or guardian’s consent.
- Model: fal.ai and APIMart (ByteDance Seedance 2.0 video models)

## Price per video
Starter pack rate: $2.00 per 100 credits. Bulk rate (Studio / Pro plan): $1.54 per 100 credits.

- Draft (480p, with sound): 5s $1.20 (60 credits), 10s $2.40 (120 credits), 15s $3.59 (180 credits)
- Standard (720p, with sound): 5s $3.00 (150 credits), 10s $5.99 (300 credits), 15s $8.98 (450 credits)
- Pro (1080p, with sound): 5s $7.99 (400 credits), 10s $15.97 (800 credits), 15s $23.96 (1200 credits)

## Credit packs (never expire)
- Starter: 300 credits for $5.99 — 2 × 5s Standard or 5 × 5s Draft
- Creator: 900 credits for $14.99 — 3 × 10s Standard or 6 × 5s Standard
- Studio: 2600 credits for $39.99 — 5 × 15s Standard or 17 × 5s Standard

## Monthly plans
- Lite: $9.99/month, 550 credits — 550 credits / month; 720p Standard renders; No watermark; Cancel anytime
- Basic: $19.99/month, 1200 credits — 1,200 credits / month; 1080p Pro renders; Priority queue; No watermark; Cancel anytime
- Pro: $39.99/month, 2600 credits — 2,600 credits / month; 1080p Pro renders; Priority queue; Commercial licence; Cancel anytime

## How it works
1. Pick a stage at https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/templates (or open a stage page directly).
2. Upload two photos (or one photo with both faces) at https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/create.
3. The browser composites them into one stage first frame; that frame is sent to ByteDance Seedance 2.0 image-to-video with audio.
4. Every finished MP4 is checked for an audio track; silent renders are refunded.
5. First 5-second Draft video is free after email verification.

## Friends-style sitcom intro
https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/friends-intro turns 3–6 photos of friends or pets into an original 90s sitcom-style opening (name captions, end title card). It is not affiliated with the television series Friends or Warner Bros. No show logo, theme song, or stills are used; background music is royalty-free. Costs: 15s 480p preview 100 credits with watermark, full 480p 200 credits, full 720p 400 credits. Packs: $9.99/100, $19.99/200, $49.99/500, one-time Waffo payment. Credits are spent before render and returned if generation fails.

## Bulin 47 AI face swap
https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/bulin-47-ai edits the viral "Dame Hombro" street-performance clip so the dancer is replaced by the person in one uploaded photo, keeping the street scene, camera movement and choreography. Unofficial parody-style fan tool; not affiliated with Bulin 47 or Kevin Wai. Only the user's own photo or one they have permission to use; celebrities, public figures and minors are rejected. Costs: 15s 480p preview 100 credits with watermark, full ~19s 480p 200 credits, 720p 400 credits. Packs: $9.99/100, $19.99/200, $49.99/500, one-time. Every generation delivers the original-audio render plus a silent version; failed or moderated renders are refunded automatically. Outputs are labelled AI generated.

## Pages
- [Generator](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/create): upload two photos, preview the stage frame instantly, first 5s video free on sign-up
- [Friends-style intro generator](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/friends-intro): 90s sitcom-style opening from 3–6 photos of friends or pets. Not affiliated with the television series. 15s 480p preview is 100 credits (watermark), full 480p is 200, full 720p is 400
- [Bulin 47 AI face swap](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/bulin-47-ai): puts one front-facing photo into the viral Dame Hombro street-performance clip as a parody-style edit. Unofficial; photos of celebrities, public figures or minors are not accepted. 15s 480p preview is 100 credits (watermark), full ~19s 480p is 200, 720p is 400; every generation ships the original-audio render plus a silent one
- [Pricing](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/pricing): exact price per video and live queue
- [Stages](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/templates): all 14 stages
- [What is Hotel Lobby AI?](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/what-is-hotel-lobby-ai): Hotel Lobby AI turns two photos into a two-person rap video in the style of the "Hotel Lobby" performance. The format, its origin, the tools and how to make one.
- [Best Hotel Lobby AI generators](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/best-hotel-lobby-ai-generators): Side-by-side comparison of Hotel Lobby AI video generators — price per video, clip length, sound, free preview and sign-up rules. Data read from each tool's own page on 2026-10-04.
- [Is Hotel Lobby AI free?](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/hotel-lobby-ai-free): What you can do for free on Hotel Lobby AI (instant preview, no sign-up; 60 free credits), the exact price of each video, and how other free Hotel Lobby AI options compare.
- [Hotel Lobby AI troubleshooting](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/hotel-lobby-ai-troubleshooting): Fixes for the most common Hotel Lobby AI problems: render stuck on processing, faces swapped left and right, blended faces, copyright refusals, adding the original song, and missing refunds.
- [Hotel Lobby AI stuck on processing](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/hotel-lobby-ai-stuck-processing): Why Hotel Lobby AI videos sit on "processing" or "queued", how long a render really takes, how to check the live queue before paying, and what happens to your credits if it fails.
- [Hotel Lobby AI faces swapped](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/hotel-lobby-ai-faces-swapped): Why Hotel Lobby AI puts the wrong person on the left or right, how to fix it on Higgsfield Genjutsu and other reference-clip tools, and how our generator locks positions before rendering.
- [Add the original Hotel Lobby song](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/hotel-lobby-ai-original-song): Step-by-step: add the original "Hotel Lobby" song by Quavo and Takeoff to an AI Hotel Lobby video on TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts without copyright mutes.
- [Hotel Lobby AI with cats](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/hotel-lobby-ai-cat): Make a Hotel Lobby AI video starring two cats (or dogs): pick an animal stage, upload one photo per pet, preview free. Sound included, from $1.20 a video.
- [Hotel Lobby AI vs CapCut template](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/vs/capcut): CapCut Hotel Lobby templates are free face swaps onto the original clip. Hotel Lobby AI renders a new two-person performance with sound from $1.20. Side-by-side comparison, checked 2026-10-04.
- [Hotel Lobby AI vs Higgsfield Genjutsu](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/vs/higgsfield): Higgsfield Genjutsu swaps people into a reference clip (~$7.20 for 15 s at 1080p). Hotel Lobby AI renders a new performance from two photos with sound, from $1.20, with a free preview. Checked 2026-10-04.

## Stages
### [Orange Studio Duo](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/stages/orange-studio)
This is the look most people mean by "the Hotel Lobby trend": a seamless orange backdrop, one vintage microphone between the two of you, and a soft key light. The camera pushes in slowly while you trade lines face to face, nodding on the beat. It reads instantly on a phone screen because nothing competes with the two faces and the mic.
Best for:
  - Best friends recreating the viral original look
  - Couples who want the most recognisable version of the trend
  - A first video — it is the stage people scroll past least
Tagline: The viral orange booth with an original streetwear duo.

### [Orange Formal Duo](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/stages/orange-formal)
The same clean orange format as the classic stage, but sharper: crisp commercial lighting, one standing microphone, and a brief that asks for tailored formal wear and confident posture. The two of you alternate lines rather than riffing, so the clip feels like a polished ad spot instead of a jam session.
Best for:
  - Wedding parties, proms and graduation duos
  - Colleagues or co-founders making a tongue-in-cheek team video
  - Anyone whose photos are already dressed up
Tagline: Contemporary formal silhouettes in the clean orange format.

### [Orange Retro Duo](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/stages/orange-retro)
Early-2000s energy on the orange set: loose, baggy streetwear, a hanging microphone, playful swagger and a layer of vintage grain over the image. The brief asks for one energetic cut-free take, so the clip plays like a throwback music-video performance rather than a modern studio session.
Best for:
  - Friends who grew up on 2000s hip-hop videos
  - Siblings or old classmates making a nostalgic clip
  - Throwback-themed birthdays and reunions
Tagline: Early-2000s silhouettes meet the orange studio beat.

### [Marble Check-In Cypher](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/stages/marble-checkin)
You perform in front of a midnight marble hotel check-in desk: dark polished stone, a cool blue rim light and a single microphone between you. The camera moves in a slow orbit, which gives the clip a cinematic, after-hours hotel feel — closer to a film scene than a studio session.
Best for:
  - Anyone who wants the trend set in an actual hotel lobby
  - Moody, cinematic clips for Reels and TikTok
  - Duos who want something darker than the orange set
Tagline: Midnight marble, one center mic, a clean call-and-response.

### [Neon Elevator Exchange](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/stages/neon-elevator)
A chrome elevator lobby lit by cyan neon strips, with one glowing microphone between you and reflections sliding across the polished metal. The camera drifts subtly, keeping a cyber, late-night mood that stands out among the warm orange clips in most feeds.
Best for:
  - Gamers and streamers who like a cyberpunk aesthetic
  - Night-out friend groups
  - Anyone who wants their clip to look different from the orange originals
Tagline: Chrome elevator hall, cyan light, one electric center mic.

### [Gold Atrium Statement](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/stages/gold-atrium)
A brass hotel atrium with golden light spilling down from above, one standing microphone and two sharply dressed performers in an elegant two-shot. A gentle dolly move gives it the feel of a luxury campaign — the most "statement" stage in the set.
Best for:
  - Anniversaries and milestone celebrations
  - Fashion-forward duos and stylists
  - Brand-style clips where you want to look expensive
Tagline: Sculptural tailoring, brass architecture, confident two-shot.

### [Moon Gate Court Duet](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/stages/moon-gate)
A circular moon gate with red lanterns glowing behind it in warm dusk light. The brief asks for flowing heritage-inspired clothing and an unhurried camera, so the duet feels measured and poetic rather than hype — a calmer take on the format.
Best for:
  - Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn greetings
  - Couples who want a softer, more romantic clip
  - Duos who prefer a measured delivery to fast bars
Tagline: Heritage silhouettes, lantern light, a measured duet.

### [Modern Lounge Verse](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/stages/modern-lounge)
A modern hotel lounge with soft teal ambient light, sofas and plants blurred behind you, and a low microphone. The rap is laid-back and the camera drifts handheld, so this is the most relaxed stage: two people hanging out who happen to be rapping.
Best for:
  - Laid-back friends who find the orange set too loud
  - Coworkers or roommates making a casual clip
  - Duos who want a modern, understated look
Tagline: Contemporary silhouettes in a modern hotel lounge.

### [Velvet Lounge Cypher](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/stages/velvet-jazz)
A dark velvet lounge in magenta haze, with the two of you sharing a vintage ribbon microphone in a close two-shot. A subtle push-in and an intimate call-and-response make this the moodiest, most cinematic people stage.
Best for:
  - Couples making a moody, intimate clip
  - Valentine’s Day or anniversary videos
  - Duos who like a late-night, jazz-club atmosphere
Tagline: Deep velvet, one vintage mic, an intimate exchange.

### [Orange Studio Cats](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/stages/orange-cats)
A black cat and an orange tabby stand on their hind legs at a hanging microphone in the orange studio, bobbing their heads and trading playful bars under bright studio light. The tone is cartoonish charm — this is the stage behind most of the cat versions of the trend.
Best for:
  - Cat owners with two cats — or one cat and a friend’s
  - Pet accounts on TikTok and Instagram
  - A funny gift for a cat-loving friend
Tagline: A black cat and an orange tabby trade gestures at the mic.

### [Fox & Red Panda](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/stages/fox-panda)
A red fox and a red panda rap a duet into one microphone inside a warm orange room, with lively gestures and a bouncing rhythm. It is the most playful animal stage and works well for pets that are not cats or dogs.
Best for:
  - Owners of rabbits, ferrets and other small pets
  - Mixed pairs such as a cat and a dog
  - Kids’ birthday clips and family videos
Tagline: A red fox and red panda bring a playful orange-room exchange.

### [Corgi Duo](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/stages/corgi-duo)
Two corgis perform a joyful rap duet at a small microphone in a minimal orange studio — ears bouncing, tails wagging, perfectly on beat, under bright cheerful light. The dog version of the trend.
Best for:
  - Dog owners, whatever the breed
  - Two-dog households and dog-park best friends
  - Pet-brand and dog-café social accounts
Tagline: Two corgis hit the beat in a minimal orange studio.

### [Grand Lobby Overture](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/stages/lobby-atrium)
The literal hotel lobby: marble floor, chandelier glow, a luggage cart in the background and one microphone between you. A slow cinematic push-in makes it feel like the opening scene of a film — the most on-the-nose answer to "hotel lobby" in the trend’s name.
Best for:
  - Travellers and honeymooners
  - Anyone who wants the trend name taken literally
  - Glamorous couple and best-friend clips
Tagline: The literal hotel lobby — chandeliers, marble, one mic.

### [Recording Booth Session](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/stages/booth-session)
Two artists crowd into a small recording booth with acoustic foam walls, one condenser microphone and a hot desk lamp. A handheld camera feel makes it gritty and raw — like a behind-the-scenes freestyle rather than a polished video.
Best for:
  - Aspiring rappers and producers
  - Bandmates and creative duos
  - Anyone who prefers raw to glossy
Tagline: Acoustic foam, hot lamp, a raw two-take freestyle.

## Machine-readable
- [llms.txt](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/llms.txt): short product index
- [llms-full.txt](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/llms-full.txt): full facts, prices and stage briefs
- [sitemap.xml](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/sitemap.xml): every public URL
- [robots.txt](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/robots.txt): crawler rules (AI answer bots allowed)

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- [Terms of Service](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/terms-of-service)
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- [Refund Policy](https://hotellobbyaidesign.com/refund-policy)
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