Designed by Eero Saarinen in 1962, the “concrete bird” is far too small for a contemporary airport terminal—but its layered spaces are perfectly suited to a public-facing hotel lobby.

“Working in a hotel room feels claustrophobic,” says Coscetta, who instead takes his laptop and heads to the lobby or a nearby ... and menus stocked with small dishes and local craft beers.

Here are some hotel lobby restaurants that have caught my eye ... The menu is more streamlined than at its rooftop counterpart: small plates, large plates, sides, desserts. My perfect order ...

The hotel lobby, when magically done ... A lobby should be in service to its guests. Small details like bottles of cold water placed outside to welcome back the early morning runners and great ...

“Working in a hotel room feels claustrophobic,” said Coscetta, who takes his laptop and heads to the lobby or a nearby ... seats and menus stocked with small dishes and local craft beers.