entrance hall
compound.the first room or area you walk into when you enter a building like a house or hotel.
compound.a large area or room just inside the main door of a building, serving as a transition space between the exterior and the interior rooms.
“Please leave your wet umbrella in the entrance hall.”
“The hotel's entrance hall is decorated with beautiful flowers and large mirrors to welcome guests.”
“The grand entrance hall, with its sweeping marble staircase and crystal chandelier, immediately established the building's architectural significance.”
a countable noun often used in the context of residential or public architecture.
contrast with 'lobby' (usually for hotels/offices) and 'foyer' (more formal or theatrical); 'entrance hall' is the standard term for larger houses.