Hotel lobby AI video generator

Add your photo and a friend’s and watch the two of you rap at one hanging microphone in an orange studio booth. One photo makes a solo performance. Your first video each day is free.

One video a day is free, no sign-up Then 5 videos for $14.99, paid once 5-second MP4 with sound Failed videos are not charged

What is the Hotel Lobby Booth effect?

A hotel lobby AI video is a short clip in which people from ordinary photos perform a rap side by side in a small orange recording booth, taking turns at one microphone hanging between them, generated by an AI video model.

The trend comes from a 2022 live studio performance of "Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew)", a song by Quavo and Takeoff: the two rap side by side in a small orange booth, with one microphone hanging between them. In September 2026 people began using AI to put themselves, their friends, pets and fictional characters into that orange booth, and the clips spread on TikTok and X.

This page makes that kind of clip with you in it. Add your photo and a friend’s, and the two of you take turns rapping at one hanging microphone in an orange booth; with one photo you get a solo performance. The faces come from your photos. The beat and the rap vocals are new, made by the video model with the clip: the original song is not used, and nobody from the original performance appears.

AI Effect Video is independent and is not connected to Quavo, Takeoff or the original performance. The video is made by MiniMax Hailuo H3, a video model we run through fal.ai. You do not need a prompt or a reference video.

How to make a hotel lobby AI video from photos

  1. 01

    Add your photos

    Add a clear photo of yourself and, for the duo, a second photo of a friend who agreed. One photo makes a solo performance. JPEG, PNG or WebP, at least 400 pixels on the short side.

  2. 02

    Make the video

    Agree to the photo rules and press the button. The model usually takes 15 to 60 seconds.

  3. 03

    Watch and download

    Play the 5-second performance with sound and download the MP4. A copy is also saved in your browser.

Which photos work best

Works well

  • One photo per person, waist-up and facing the camera
  • Faces clearly visible and well lit
  • A single photo works too, for a solo performance

Avoid

  • Group photos (use one photo per person)
  • Faces that are tiny, blurry or turned away
  • Photos of children, celebrities, or anyone who has not agreed

When you post a video made here, say that it was made with AI. TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube each have rules for labeling AI-generated videos. The photo rules say which photos you may upload.

Price

One video a day is free, no sign-up. For more, buy videos once and use them on any effect. No subscription; a video that fails is not charged. Pricing details

1 video

$4.99

Any effect, paid once, no subscription. Use within 12 months

Questions

What is the Hotel Lobby AI trend?

It comes from a 2022 live studio performance of "Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew)" by Quavo and Takeoff, in which the two rap side by side in an orange booth with one hanging microphone. In September 2026 people began using AI to put themselves, friends, pets and characters into that booth.

Can I make it with a friend?

Yes, that is the usual form. Add your photo, then your friend’s: you appear on the left and your friend on the right, taking turns at the microphone. Your friend must have agreed to take part.

Does the video use the Hotel Lobby song?

No. The beat and the rap vocals are new, made by the video model with the clip. No existing song is added.

Is this site connected to Quavo, Takeoff or the original performance?

No. AI Effect Video is an independent tool and is not affiliated with them. The video shows only the people in your photos. Do not upload photos of the artists or other famous people.

Will the lip sync be exact?

No. The mouths move with the rap, but the words are generated and the timing is approximate. The clip is made for the look of the performance, not for exact lyrics.

How do I make a Hotel Lobby Booth video?

Add one clear photo of yourself, and a second photo of a friend for the two-person version (with one photo you can also choose a pet), agree to the photo rules and press the button. The video model needs 15 to 60 seconds. Then play the 5-second clip and download the MP4. You do not write a prompt or install an app.

How much does a Hotel Lobby Booth video cost?

One video a day is free, with no sign-up. After that, 1 video is $4.99 and 5 videos are $14.99 ($3.00 a video), paid once. See pricing.

Do I need a subscription or an account?

No. Packs are one-time payments and nothing renews. There is no account either: after paying you get a wallet code that holds your videos. Videos you buy can be used on any effect for 12 months.

Can I make a Hotel Lobby Booth video for free?

Yes. One video a day is free for each visitor, without sign-up or watermark. If a free video cannot be made because of a problem on our side, the free try is given back.

Can I use a photo of my dog or cat?

Yes. Use one photo and choose "A pet" before you start; the effect then uses a version of the prompt written for animals. A clear photo with the whole head visible works best.

How long does it take?

Usually 15 to 60 seconds, sometimes longer when the model is busy. Keep the page open; if you close it, the video still finishes and appears when you come back to this page in the same browser.

What happens to my photo and the video?

Your photo goes to fal.ai, which runs the video model. fal deletes the uploaded photo after about 1 hour and the finished video after about 7 days. We do not keep your photo or video on our servers, never show them publicly, and do not use them to train AI models. The finished video is saved in your browser so you can download it again (the last 10, for 30 days). See the privacy policy.

What if the video fails or my photo is turned down?

You are not charged. The video model runs its own safety check and may turn a photo down, for example one with nudity or violence. If that happens, or if the video cannot be made, the credit goes straight back to your wallet. A free video turned down by the model counts as your free video for that day.

Which photos can I not use?

Photos of anyone under 18, of celebrities or other public figures, of people who did not agree (including the person in a second photo), and photos with nudity or violence. Face swaps and fake footage are not allowed. Each photo must be at least 400 pixels on its short side. See the acceptable use policy.

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