From edgy areas to grand, luxurious spaces, we've tracked down some of the most striking hotel lobbies in the world.

These hotels really know how to make an entrance: Decorated with everything from fresh flowers to Old Masters, these magnificent lobbies are worth checking out when you check in. Dubai’s ...

with the lobby constructed around it. (Courtesy of The Palace Hotel)| As San Francisco's first luxury hotel, this legendary property displays a rare example of turn-of-the-century opulence and wealth.