When a video trend takes off on TikTok, "is there a CapCut template?" is usually the next search. The Hotel Lobby trend is no exception. XXL's coverage of the trend mentioned free CapCut templates as one of the ways people were making their versions.
This post explains what a CapCut template actually is, how people use one for Hotel Lobby, what to check before you rely on it, and a different way to get a two-person version from photos.
We are not going to link to or recommend a specific Hotel Lobby template. Templates are uploaded by users, so any link we gave could change or disappear. Instead, here is how to find and judge one yourself.
What a CapCut template is
A CapCut template is a pre-made edit. Someone builds a video in CapCut with the cuts, effects, text and timing already set, then leaves placeholders. When you use the template, your own photos or clips replace those placeholders and the rest of the edit stays the same.
Templates are made by creators, and CapCut users can make and share their own. That is why there are often several templates for the same trend, each a little different.
How people use a template for Hotel Lobby
The usual path looks like this:
- Find a video that uses one. On TikTok, videos made from a template often show a "CapCut · Try this template" label.
- Open it in CapCut. Tap the label, then the option to use the template in CapCut. You need the CapCut app.
- Add your media. The template asks for the photos or clips it was built around.
- Adjust and export. Change text if the template allows it, then export and post.
You can also browse the templates section inside CapCut and search for the trend name.
What to check before you rely on a template
Because each template is built by a different person, two templates with the same name can do very different things. Check these before you spend time on one:
- How many photo slots does it have? The trend is about two people. A template built around one face will not give you a duo.
- What does it actually do with your photo? Some templates are simple edits with your picture placed into a frame or overlay. Others use AI effects. Watch a few videos made from the same template to see the real result.
- Which audio does it use? If the template uses the original "Hotel Lobby" recording, the same posting risks apply as with any copyrighted track. Platforms may mute, limit or remove it.
- Can you use it where you live? CapCut and some of its features are only available in certain regions.
- Is it still there? Templates are user content, so the one you saw last week may be gone or changed.
None of this makes templates bad. They are quick and familiar, and if you already edit in CapCut, it is a natural first try.
The limits of the template approach
A template is a fixed recipe. That is its strength and its main limit:
- You get what the creator built. If the template does not support two faces, you cannot add a second one.
- The output is the same song every time. Templates built on the original track all share its audio, which is what platforms can detect.
- Little room for your own idea. You can swap the photos, but not the lyrics or the topic.
CapCut itself also has a page about the Hotel Lobby AI trend that points to its AI video generator and works with two reference photos, so it is worth knowing that "CapCut" and "CapCut template" are not the same thing. A template is a user-made edit. The AI generator is a separate tool.
Another way: make it from two photos
If what you want is two specific people in the booth, you can skip the template and start from photos.
RapVideo AI runs in a browser, with no app to install. You upload one or two photos and get a short rap video in about 2 to 3 minutes. The inputs are simple:
- Two photos, one person in each (first photo on the left, second on the right)
- One photo of both, if you already have a picture together
- Solo, if it is just you
Then you choose between two styles.
Original remake uses the real "Hotel Lobby" recording and the 14-second choreography, with your faces on the two rappers. It is the closest match to the trend. Because it is the original song, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube may mute, limit or remove it, and you are responsible for how you share it.
New song writes original lyrics about a topic you give (up to 120 characters) and generates the picture, two AI voices and the beat in one pass. You can pick the Hotel Lobby orange booth (the default), Luxury Lobby or Studio Booth. The music is original, so it won't match a copyrighted track. There is no voice cloning.
Template or two photos: a quick comparison
| CapCut template | RapVideo AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | CapCut app | Any browser |
| Two people | Depends on the template | Built for two (or solo) |
| Audio | Usually whatever the creator chose | Original recording, or new original song |
| Your own lyrics | No | Yes, with New song |
| Cost | Depends on the template and your CapCut plan | 10 credits for a standard video |
| Availability | Templates come and go; regional limits | Same tool every time |
Honest take: if you just want a fast meme and already have a template that does two faces, use it. If you want both of your friends in the shot, want lyrics about something specific, or want audio that won't be flagged as the original song, start from photos.
Photo tips either way
Whatever tool you use, the photo matters most:
- One clear, front-facing face per photo
- Good light, no sunglasses or masks, no heavy filters
- Half-body shots look best
- The photos don't need to be taken together
- Only use photos of people who agreed
Cost
On RapVideo AI, a standard video (720p, 12 seconds, 9:16) is 10 credits. The single pack is $9.99 for 10 credits, and the Basic plan ($29.90 per month for 100 credits) works out to about $2.99 per song. Failed renders are refunded automatically. Details are on the pricing page.
FAQ
Is there an official Hotel Lobby CapCut template?
Templates are made and shared by users, not by the artists or COLORS. We have not verified any specific one, so check what a template does before using it.
Why can't I find the template I saw?
Templates are user content and can be changed or removed, and some CapCut features are region-limited.
Can a CapCut template put two people in the video?
Some may, but it depends on how the template was built. Check how many photo slots it has.
Will my template video get muted?
If it uses the original "Hotel Lobby" recording, platforms may mute or limit it. Original music avoids that.
For more on the format, see the Hotel Lobby AI page and the rap duo page. RapVideo AI is independent and not affiliated with CapCut, Migos, Quavo, Takeoff, Offset, COLORS or the song's rights holders.
