Some of those lobbies are downright UGLY!! I personally found the Siam Kempinksi, Bangkok, to be an elegant, gorjus space. Warm and inviting, the heavenly scent of the incredible floral arrangements transports you from the sounds and smell of the city. Staff, clothed in modern versions of traditional garb, attend to your needs on arrival--cool towels and beverages; then whisk you away to the club level for personalized check-in.
Bue--once you make your first million, take the Missus there for a swim out pool suite. (or keep looking at LL for an auction). Gotta love that song, "I wanna be a billionaire"...