What is the Hotel Lobby AI video trend?
It recreates a two-person rap performance staged around a single hanging microphone in an orange studio. You pick two characters, put one on each side of the mic, and the generator has them trade verses in a short clip. The format comes from a live-session music video that went viral — people are copying the setup, not any one performer.
Which images work best?
One clearly visible character per image, head and feet in frame, facing the camera, against a simple background. The image supplies the face, outfit and body proportions; a cropped or busy photo leaves the model guessing. JPG, PNG or WebP, at least 128 × 128 px and up to 20 MB each. The first image maps to stage left, the second to stage right.
Can I use photos of real people?
Only with their permission, and never photos of anyone under 18. Don't present a generated video of a real person as genuine footage or as their endorsement. Full rules are in our Terms of Service.
How much does a video cost?
Cost is by length at 720p: 30 credits per second, so a 5-second video is 150 credits. The studio shows the total before you submit. Credits are one-time packs with no subscription; purchased credits last 12 months and sign-up credits last 30 days.
How long does it take?
Most videos finish in a few minutes. Longer clips and busy queues add time, and the estimated range is shown in the studio before you generate.
Can I close the tab while it renders?
Yes. Rendering continues on our servers and the result is saved to your account. Sign in with the same Google account on any device to see the latest status or download the finished MP4.
What happens if a generation fails?
Credits are only reserved while your video renders, and a failed job returns them to your balance automatically. A credit refund does not reverse a credit-pack payment.
What about the audio?
Your video is cut to the beat of the reference clip so the movement and the track stay in sync. We do not claim any rights to the underlying music or performance, and commercial use may need separate clearance.
Do I need an account?
You can browse the studio and the example gallery without one. Generating or buying credits needs a Google sign-in — it is the only sign-in option, and it keeps your videos and credits in one account.
Is this affiliated with COLORS or the original performers?
No. Hotel Lobby AI Generator is an independent tool. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by COLORS, the original performers or their rights holders.
Can I export a vertical video?
Yes. Select 9:16 for a 720 × 1280 MP4, or choose 16:9 for a 1280 × 720 file. Portrait output fits the wide performance inside a vertical canvas with space above and below; it does not crop away either character or create a new camera angle.
Can I make a duet with pets?
Use a separate image for each pet, with a visible face, body and paws. The two performance positions stay the same, so the result is a stylized animal duet rather than natural animal movement. Compare the pet example before preparing your own images.
How do I use the free credits?
New accounts get 150 free credits — enough for one 5-second preview at 720p. Pick 5 seconds in the studio and check that the total is 150 before submitting. No credit-pack purchase is needed for that first preview. The free balance expires after 30 days; it is not renewed each day.