How to Make Hotel Lobby AI Video: Do the Hotel Lobby Trend in 6 Steps
How to make hotel lobby AI video and how to do the hotel lobby trend with your own clip: what to film, which face photos work, 6 steps, common fixes.
Last updated: 2026-10-01
This hotel lobby AI tutorial shows you how to make hotel lobby AI video from a clip you filmed yourself. You upload the clip plus one face photo per person, and the Hotel Lobby AI Generator replaces the people in your clip with the people in your photos. The moves, framing and background stay the same. Your first 5 seconds are free.
When you are ready, open the Hotel Lobby AI Generator and follow the steps below.
What is the hotel lobby AI trend?
It is a short-video format: two people stand side by side in a hotel lobby and move for the camera, and AI swaps in new faces, often the creator and a friend. The fun is seeing familiar faces in a slick, polished scene.
You do not need anyone else's footage to take part. Filming your own clip is simpler and safer: you control the footage, the people and the moves.
What you need
- A short clip you filmed yourself, or one you have permission to use. MP4 or MOV, at least 4 seconds long. We use up to 10 seconds of it.
- One or two people, side by side, facing the camera, with their upper bodies fully in the frame.
- A steady camera and good light. A tripod or a phone propped on a shelf works. Soft, even light from the front is ideal.
- Any background you like. The background comes from your clip, so choose the place before you film. A hotel lobby (ask the staff first), a building entrance or a plain, bold-colored wall all work.
- One clear face photo per person. Looking at the camera, well lit, with nothing covering the face: no sunglasses, no hat pulled low, no hands in front.
- Consent. Everyone in the clip and the photos must be an adult who agreed to it. See the Content Policy.
How to make hotel lobby AI video in 6 steps
- Film or pick your own clip. Keep both people in frame the whole time. Use your own moves rather than copying someone else's routine.
- Upload it on the home page and pick your seconds. Choose a length from 4 to 10 seconds and where it starts. The cost (10 credits per second) updates as you change them.
- Add the left and right person photos. The left photo replaces the person on the left of the frame, and the right photo the person on the right. For a one-person clip, add one photo.
- Tick the consent box and generate. The length and credit cost (10 credits per second) are shown next to the button before you start.
- Wait 3 to 7 minutes, then download. You can leave the page while it renders. Your video waits on the home page with a Download MP4 button, and we keep it for 7 days.
- Add music and label it as AI. The video is silent. In your editing app, add music you have the rights to use, such as a track from a royalty-free library. When you post, say it is AI-generated.
How to do the hotel lobby trend with two people
Film both people side by side, facing the camera, then add one face photo per person. The left photo replaces the person on the left of your clip and the right photo the person on the right, so check who stands where before you upload. Face, hair and outfit come from each photo, which makes chest-up photos the best choice: pick the outfits you want to see. For a solo clip, add only the left photo.
Where to get a hotel lobby reference video
The reference video is your own clip: it sets the moves, the camera and the room, and the AI changes only the people. Film it yourself in a minute: prop the phone up at chest height, step back until both upper bodies fit, and do 5 to 10 seconds of simple moves. Do not upload someone else's clip without the owner's permission — you need the rights to everything you upload, and we do not provide clips.
Tips for better results
- Fill the frame with upper bodies. Small figures in a wide shot are harder for the AI to replace.
- Keep the camera still and avoid zooming.
- Avoid strong light behind the people, such as a bright window.
- Fast spins and hands crossing faces are harder for the AI to follow. Simple moves come out cleaner.
- Use sharp, front-facing photos taken in soft light.
Common errors and fixes
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| A person is not detected or not replaced | Film upper bodies fully in frame, facing the camera, and large enough in the shot. |
| Your photo is an unusual shape | Nothing to fix: we crop photos to 3:4 automatically. Keep the face near the top center. |
| "The video must be at least 4 seconds long" | Upload a longer clip. |
| Not enough credits for the clip | Move the start slider later for a shorter clip, or get more credits. |
| The request was refused | Check the Content Policy. A blocked upload costs 3 credits, and repeated refusals pause the account. |
| The render failed | Your credits come back automatically. Try again with a steadier, brighter clip. |
FAQ
How to do the hotel lobby AI video?
Film a short clip of two people side by side, upload it on the home page with one face photo per person, pick 4 to 10 seconds, tick the consent box and generate. Rendering usually takes 3 to 7 minutes.
How to do the hotel lobby trend for free?
New accounts get 50 free credits, enough for one 5-second video, with no card needed. After that, credit packs start at $9.99 for 30 seconds. See hotel lobby AI free for the details.
Do I need a hotel lobby AI prompt?
No. There is nothing to write: your clip sets the moves and the scene, and your photos set who appears in it.
Can I use a clip I found online?
Only with the owner's permission. Use a video you filmed yourself or one its owner allowed you to use, and do not upload clips of celebrities.
How long does it take?
Usually 3 to 7 minutes. You get a 720p MP4 in the same shape as your clip, so vertical clips stay vertical.
Does the video have sound?
No. Audio is always removed. Add your own sound in an editing app, using music you have the rights to.
Do I have to label it as AI?
Yes. Say it is AI-generated when you post it. Many platforms and a growing number of laws require this. Each video also carries C2PA Content Credentials that mark it as AI-generated.