reception area

noun

: a large open area inside and near the entrance of a public building (such as a hotel or theater) : lobby

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Designed by architect Nicola Spinetto and created by Romain Larue from Orati, the eco-friendly structure — which resembles a chalet and is dubbed Banijay House — includes meeting rooms, a reception area and several terraces. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 There's also no reception area—hotel staff greet you and escort you to one of three standing desks in the lobby for check-in. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The hotel’s second-floor reception area has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the beach, a pool table that is perpetually in play, and couches for gathering over morning coffee and evening sips. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026 Its focal point is a pavilion with outdoor reception area and an event/seminar space called the Blue Box, situated on the Geneva waterfront. — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reception area

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“Reception area.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reception%20area. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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