An "entrance hallway" is a short passage or corridor that leads to the entrance of a building or a room. It is the first area you enter when you come inside and helps transition from outside to inside. Full definition
The wide L shaped entrance hallway gives access to all the rooms. (apartmentsbycastle.com)
The property is accessed via its own private lift and opens out into an impressive entrance hallway. (rismedia.com)
The freshly painted entrance hallway is now bright and welcoming with its muted colour palette of pale blue, soft grey and off - white. (idealhome.co.uk)