Yes, absolutely! Many hotels offer amenities such as restaurants, bars, and spas that are open to the public. Additionally, many hotels host events such as weddings or conferences that anyone can attend.

Yes, you can generally enter a hotel without being a staying guest, but your access is limited to "public accommodations" like the lobby, restaurants, bars, and shops. Most luxury hotels in 2026 actively encourage non-guests to visit their high-end dining venues and spas as a significant revenue stream. However, you are strictly prohibited from using guest-only amenities such as the swimming pool, fitness center, or the elevators that lead to the sleeping floors without a valid key card. While "lobby sitting" is common for 30–60 minutes—perhaps while waiting for a friend—hotel security and front desk staff are trained to monitor for "loitering." If you appear to be "setting up shop" with a laptop for hours without making a purchase at the cafe, or if you attempt to use the guest laundry or breakfast buffet, you will likely be asked to leave. In essence, as long as you are a patron of their commercial services or simply passing through the lobby politely, you are welcome in the public zones of the property.