I agree.^ It's using 60% of the space with:
- 1 sofa (that only 2 people can sit on without invading each other's personal space),
- 2 big chairs,
- 1 large very, very low coffee table (it's uncomfortable to eat on it and you only use a small portion of the 20-25 sq ft it occupies)

Realistic maximum occupancy: 4 people. It's just impractical. It looked cool the first time I walked into one of those lounges, but every time I walk in now I think "uugh... ... another one of those". Breakfast SUCKS in there, and it's about the same if you arive at peak times in the evening.

The CL at the Ren in Zurich, for example, is small besides one small sofa [IIRC]it only has tables (no coffee table, no arm chairs) and it does its job VERY well.

I think they should just reconsider this format. Maybe they shouldn't necessarily only have tables, but perhaps follow the model of airline lounges for those customers who actually lounge there. Instead of using 60% of the space to make it look confy and for accommodating 4 people, set a space with just decently comfortable chairs (NOT huge arm chairs) and some small tables among those chairs (enough to hold a couple of glasses and a 1-2 small plates). That way you don't have a HUGE coffee table take up half of the room and the enormous armchairs, but it would still give it a lounge look&feel, and whoever wants to sit around, watch TV and whatnot can still do that.