Guide
How to Do the Hotel Lobby AI Trend
The Hotel Lobby AI trend puts two people of your choice into the iconic two-performers-one-mic rap performance on the saturated orange set. Here is exactly how to make one - no editing skills needed.
Step 1 - Pick your two performers
The trend works because two distinct personalities share one mic. Good pairings: you and a friend, two characters from a show, a celebrity couple, or a human plus a pet. Use clear, front-facing photos where faces and outfits are easy to see.
- Performer 1 goes on the left - they get the energetic, gesture-heavy verse.
- Performer 2 goes on the right - they get the laid-back, nodding verse.
- JPG, PNG or WEBP up to 10MB each.
Step 2 - Choose your settings
- Aspect ratio: 9:16 for TikTok/Reels/Shorts, 16:9 for YouTube.
- Resolution: 480p is 12 credits/second; 720p is sharper at 25 credits/second.
- Duration: 10 seconds is the classic cut; 15 seconds gives both performers a longer run.
- AI beat & vocals: off by default - most creators add the real trending sound in the app they post to.
- Director's note: optional up to 300 characters. Use it for outfit tweaks, props, or a signature gesture ("right performer points at the camera on the hook").
Step 3 - Confirm consent and generate
Tick the consent box - you are confirming you have the right to use the photos, that no minors appear, and that the content is not sexual or harassing. Then hit Generate. New accounts start with 120 credits, enough for one free 480p video.
Step 4 - Post it right
Download the MP4 and import it into TikTok or Reels. Search the trending sounds for the Hotel Lobby audio and attach it before posting - that is what connects your video to the trend. Caption ideas: "we had to", "the collab nobody expected".
Motion Copy - for specific choreography
If you want the duo to copy specific moves, use Motion Copy mode. Step 1 renders a photorealistic stage frame of your two performers (18 credits). Step 2 lets you upload your own 3-10 second clip; the model transfers its motion onto your stage frame. Great for recreating a dance or an existing meme.