Music strategy and curation

Hotel lobby music: 8 playlists that set the perfect mood

Published on November 13, 2025
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First impressions begin in the lobby, and great music tells guests they've arrived somewhere special.

Whether you’re running a boutique hotel or a luxury resort, your sound should reflect your brand and elevate your guests’ experience. That’s where Soundtrack fits in, making it easy to get the mood just right. 

Here are eight playlists — ranging from laid-back pop and smooth jazz to mellow electronica — carefully crafted to match the vibe of every type of hotel.

1. Check-In Pop


Featuring: Laid-back pop 

With tracks from hitmakers like Billie Eilish, John Mayer and Taylor Swift, this playlist delivers a smooth, upbeat energy that makes arrivals feel easy and inviting. 

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2. Piano in the Lobby


Featuring: Instrumental piano covers  

Piano renditions of classic and modern hits — from The Beatles to Phil Collins to Coldplay — create an atmosphere that feels both elevated and welcoming.

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3. Bossa in the Lobby


Featuring: Retro bossa nova    

A throwback to the sounds of 1950s Rio de Janeiro, this playlist’s swaying rhythms and mellow harmonies lift the mood and invite guests to unwind.   

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4. Hotel Lounge 


Featuring: Chill lounge music

Down-tempo beats and smooth jazz set a relaxed yet refined vibe that’s ideal for lobbies with a lounge-like flow.

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5. Lobby House 


Featuring: Smooth house and electronica 

A blend of sleek house and ambient electronic beats that brings a stylish, high-energy pulse to a modern lobby. 

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6. Acoustic Lobby


Featuring: Hits from modern singer-songwriters

Acoustic tracks by artists such as Jack Johnson, Colbie Caillat and The Lumineers create a calm, approachable lobby vibe. 

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7. Grand Hotel Jazz 

Featuring: Classic jazz 

Timeless jazz standards from unforgettable stars like Nat King Cole, Dinah Washington and Nina Simone bring golden-era charm to grand hotel lobbies.  

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8. Lobby Lo-fi

Featuring: Mellow beats and instrumentals 

Known for its looped melodies and laid-back pace, lo-fi creates a relaxed, creative atmosphere that feels effortlessly cool.  

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Find your soundtrack 


Whatever your hotel lobby’s style, Soundtrack has a playlist to match. Try it free for 14 days and see how the right music can elevate your business.

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