Hotel Lobby AI Video Generator

The Hotel Lobby AI trend recasts Quavo and Takeoff’s HOTEL LOBBY performance from A COLORS SHOW: two performers, an orange room and one hanging microphone. Upload two photos, of people or pets, and they take over the duet with the original song and moves. Reviewed November 12, 2026.

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@colorsxstudios HOTEL LOBBY (Unc & Phew)

  1. COLORS posts the performance

    The COLORS account posts the HOTEL LOBBY performance on social media. The recording itself dates from 2022; this is the date of the linked post.

  2. Cat version by @therealmeowfia

    An AI version with two cats taking over the orange studio, as the recasting trend takes off.

  3. Cat version by @chefmeowvn

    Another pet recast posted the next day.

What is the Hotel Lobby AI trend?

Despite the name, it is not set in a hotel. Hotel Lobby is the song, and the scene is the plain orange COLORS studio: two performers stand around one hanging microphone, nodding and gesturing to the beat. The trend swaps those two performers for anyone, and very often for pets. Because the room never changes, the new cast is the whole joke. The reference clips include two cats, a cat with a chihuahua, a black cat with a tabby and a pair of dogs. Each performer needs their own clear photo; one blurry picture of two pets curled up together will not work.

      Where is the original Hotel Lobby video from?

      The original is Quavo and Takeoff performing HOTEL LOBBY on A COLORS SHOW. Apple Music lists that COLORS recording in June 2022. In September 2026, Complex reported on the AI trend recasting the performance, mostly with cats and dogs. The linked post from the COLORS account is dated June 9, 2026; that is when the clip was posted, not when the performance was recorded. The AI cat versions are remixes, not the original performance.

          Why is the Hotel Lobby AI trend so popular?

          The set is so simple and recognizable that changing the two performers is instantly funny, especially when they are cats with a serious look on their faces.

          • The orange studio tells you which performance it is before you notice the cast.
          • The shared microphone makes the two performers look like a real duo.
          • Nods and gestures carry over to whoever replaces them.
          • Different pet pairings create new contrasts without changing the set.

            What song is used in the Hotel Lobby trend?

            The song is HOTEL LOBBY by Quavo and Takeoff, credited as Unc & Phew. The COLORS recording is listed separately on Apple Music, which helps tell this live studio version apart from other videos of the same song. Your video keeps the clip’s original audio; nobody needs to record new vocals.

                What else is the Hotel Lobby trend called?

                People search for it as hotel lobby trend, hotel lobby ai trend, Hotel Lobby Migos trend, Hotel Lobby Quavo trend, Hotel Lobby template and Hotel Lobby COLORS. These all point to this duet in the orange studio, not to an actual hotel lobby. Check which performer stands on the left and which on the right in your chosen clip before uploading.

                    How to do the Hotel Lobby AI trend

                    Choose a clip, upload two clear photos, then tap Make my video. Photo 1 replaces the performer on the left and Photo 2 the one on the right. Each keeps its own face, fur or outfit. Watch the whole clip first: it decides the moves, the camera and the sound, and your photos only decide who performs. The orange studio stays no matter what background your photos have. After generating, watch with sound, then check both faces whenever the microphone is between them.

                      1. Pick a reference clip and listen to it.
                      2. Upload two clear photos: Photo 1 for the left performer, Photo 2 for the right.
                      3. Tap Make my video.

                      What photos work for the Hotel Lobby AI trend?

                      For pets, use a separate photo of each animal showing its face, ears and coat pattern. For people, show a clear face and upper body so the shoulder and hand movements look right. If your two subjects look alike, such as two black cats, use especially clear photos so they stay distinct. Use original photo files rather than screenshots, and choose photos where the face angle is close to the clip’s main view.

                      • Use one subject per image.
                      • Keep left and right assignments consistent.
                      • Show a pet’s muzzle and ears clearly.
                      • Check both faces whenever the microphone sits between them.

                        Do I need to record a video myself?

                        No. Upload two photos and choose a clip. The clip already contains the performance and the song.

                        How many photos does this template need?

                        Two. Photo 1 replaces the left performer and Photo 2 the right. Use one subject per photo rather than a group picture.

                        Does the result keep the original sound?

                        Yes. Your video keeps the clip’s original sound, so HOTEL LOBBY plays exactly as in the reference.

                        Can I change the setting by changing my photo?

                        No. The orange studio comes from the clip; your photos only supply the performers’ appearance.

                        Can I use my cat or dog?

                        Yes, and most people do. The template keeps each animal’s fur, and the reference clips include cats, dogs and mixed pairs. Use a clear photo with the face, ears and markings visible.

                        Why might the face change during the main action?

                        With two subjects close together and a microphone between them, small faces or partly hidden muzzles are harder to keep distinct. Try sharper photos with nothing in the way, and keep the same clip so you can compare.

                        Do all versions use the same moves and framing?

                        No. Clips differ in their pairings and in who stands on which side. Compare the preview before choosing.

                        Is the linked post definitely the first version ever?

                        No. The performance was recorded for COLORS in 2022, the linked post is from 2026, and the AI pet versions came after that. We do not claim any of them is the first AI version.

                        Is the Hotel Lobby AI video generator free?

                        No. Generation is priced per second, and the cost is shown before you generate. If the generation fails, you are refunded.

                        Do I need the Hotel Lobby CapCut template?

                        No. Choose a clip on this page and upload two photos. You do not need a CapCut template link, and this is not an editable CapCut project.