Design hotel lobby lighting that creates an unforgettable first impression. Calculate layered lighting for every zone — from the arrival drop-off to the reception desk — with chandelier sizing, day/night scenes, and 24-hour energy cost for hospitality operations.
Measurement units
Metric
Metres, m2
Imperial
Feet, sq ft
Hotel star rating / brand tier
★★
Budget / economy
300 lux / 4000K
★★★
Midscale
200 lux / 3500K
★★★★
Upscale
150 lux / 3000K
★★★★★
Luxury / 5-star
100 lux / 2700K
Lobby dimensions
Double-height lobbies common in upscale hotels
Zones within the lobby
Needs 500 lux task lighting
Accent lighting for feature walls
Luminaire specification
Please enter lobby dimensions and luminaire lumens.
Total fixtures (all layers)
0 fixtures
0
Ambient lux
0
Reception lux
0
Chandelier dia (cm)
$0/yr
24h energy cost
Feature chandelier / pendant specification
0cm
Min diameter
0m
Bottom hang height
0k lm
Lumens suggested
Lighting layers
24-hour scene plan
Scene / timeAmbientAccentFeature
Lobby plan — lighting zones and fixture layout
Hotel lobby lighting — design principles
Hotel tier
Lobby area
Ambient fixtures
Accent fixtures
Recommended CCT
CRI requirement
Annual energy (24h/day)
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