Hotel Lobby AI Video
The orange-booth duet everyone is posting. Upload one or two photos and get the two of you sharing one hanging mic.
- 20 credits
- Ready in 2–4 minutes
- 9:16 vertical
How it works
- 01
Upload two photos, one per person, or one photo with both of you.
- 02
Click Generate. We put you both in the orange booth and animate the duet.
- 03
Download the 15-second video and post it, or swap in the "Hotel Lobby" sound in the app.
What is the Hotel Lobby AI trend?
By the BlinkPop team · Updated
Since September 2026, TikTok has been full of duets set in a small studio booth with a bright orange wall and a single microphone hanging between two performers, remaking a well-known live performance of the song "Hotel Lobby".
The AI version puts you and someone else in that booth: friends, couples, siblings, even a pet. The two of you take turns leaning into the mic while the clip plays with the song.
We generate the booth and a 15-second rap duet from your photos, with original lyrics, synced lip movement and on-screen captions. The original footage and song are not used; if you want the real "Hotel Lobby" sound, swap it in when you post.
How to make a Hotel Lobby AI video
Upload two photos, one of each person, or a single photo with both of you in it. Choose whether you want sound, and if you do, you can set what the rap is about and which language it is in. Press Generate and the duet is ready in two to four minutes; the page can stay open in a background tab while it renders.
We first place both of you inside the orange booth with the hanging microphone, then animate the scene: the two of you take turns leaning in to the mic, just like the original duet. The result is a 15-second vertical video sized for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
Customize the rap: topic, language and captions
When you choose the version with sound, the duet comes with an original rap written for your video, with lip movement synced to each person. Three options shape it:
- Rap topic (optional, up to 60 characters): what the verses should be about, such as "our road trip", "best friends since school" or "Monday mornings". Leave it empty for our default lyrics.
- Rap language: Auto, English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian or Chinese.
- Lyric captions: turn them on to have the words written on screen, which helps on TikTok where many people watch without sound.
If you plan to post with the real "Hotel Lobby" song, choose the silent version instead; the topic and caption options are then hidden because there are no vocals.
Tips for a better Hotel Lobby duet
- Use one clear, front-facing photo per person, ideally with similar lighting so the two of you look like you are in the same room.
- Head-and-shoulders photos work best: the booth is a close shot, so faces matter more than outfits.
- Avoid group photos when you upload two separate photos. One person per photo tells the model exactly who is who.
- Pets work too. A sharp photo where the animal faces the camera gives the funniest results.
Who to make it with
The Hotel Lobby trend is about pairs, which is why it spreads so fast: couples tag each other, best friends post it on birthdays, siblings use it to roast each other, and pet owners put their dog or cat on the other side of the mic. Creators also use it for duets with a friend in another city, since you do not need a photo of the two of you together.
What you get
- A 15-second MP4 video, vertical 9:16, at 480p, ready for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.
- With sound: an original rap duet with lip sync, in the language you picked, with optional on-screen lyrics. Silent: the same duet without audio, ready for the official sound.
- The finished video saved in your account, so you can download it again later.
- A price of 20 credits for one or two photos, and an automatic refund if generation fails.
Common problems and how to fix them
If one person looks less like themselves than the other, the two photos probably differ a lot in quality; replace the weaker one with a sharper, front-facing shot. If the lyrics are not what you wanted, try a shorter, more specific topic. If the video fails, your credits are refunded automatically.
Do you have to label AI videos on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram?
Yes, for realistic ones. A BlinkPop video puts a real face into a scene that never happened, which is exactly what the platforms ask you to disclose. Here is what each one says in its own words:
“We require creators to disclose AI-generated or altered content that seems realistic.”
“The policy requires people to label AI-generated content that contains realistic images, audio or video, in order to help viewers contextualize the video and prevent the potential spread of misleading content.”
“We will still display the "AI info" label for content we detect was generated by an AI tool.”
In practice: switch on the platform's AI-generated label (or add "made with AI" to the caption) whenever you post a BlinkPop video, and only use photos of people who agreed to it.
FAQ
Do I need a photo of both of us together?
No. Upload one photo per person and we combine them. One photo with both of you works too.
Can I use my pet?
Yes. A clear photo of your pet works as one of the two performers.
Does the video have sound?
Yes. You get a rap duet with original lyrics, lip-synced to both of you, plus captions. It is not the "Hotel Lobby" song; to use the real track, pick it from the TikTok, Reels or Shorts sound library, where it is licensed.
Is this the original performance?
No. The booth and the movement are generated by AI from your photos. We are not affiliated with the artists or the original show.
Can I use a photo of someone else?
Only an adult who agreed to it. Photos of celebrities, public figures or children are not allowed.
How much does a Hotel Lobby AI video cost?
20 credits per video, whether you upload one photo or two. Failed videos are refunded automatically.
Which languages can the rap be in?
Auto, English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian or Chinese. With Auto, the model picks the language that fits your topic.