Noise pollution is one of the top three guest complaints in hotels. Smartly designed hotel furniture can mitigate sound without expensive construction upgrades.
Use upholstered headboards, curtains, and area rugs to absorb mid-frequency noise. Fabric with NRC ≥ 0.45 significantly improves speech privacy in hotel room furniture.
Place wardrobes and sofas on shared walls to act as acoustic buffers between rooms.
Large open lobbies with hard surfaces amplify noise. Introduce lobby furniture with fabric panels, high backs, and acoustic screens.
Felt-backed panels or PET acoustic boards inside cabinet walls.
Rubber glides under chairs to reduce impact noise.
Upholstered banquettes with foam density ≥ 30 kg/m³ for dual comfort and sound absorption.
Use a portable decibel meter: target 35–40 dB for guest rooms, 50–55 dB for restaurants.
Modern acoustic panels can be printed or veneered to match interior themes—making functionality invisible.
Conclusion:
Acoustic comfort is the new luxury. Thoughtful hotel furniture design translates into better sleep scores, longer stays, and stronger reviews.
