A noisy room is one of the most common complaints among hotel guests. In fact, more people complain about this issue than they do about their room’s cleanliness. To keep hotel guests happy, we recommend acting as soon as possible to reduce sound pollution in hotel rooms. Sleep is essential for good health and as hotel owners it is a priority to give your guests the best experience they can possibly get. Having a bad experience can have ripple effects for the hotel as reviews are often left.
Benefits of Hotel Room Noise Reduction
People stay in
hotels for numerous reasons, from visiting family to enjoying a vacation. No
matter the reason for their stay, most guests want to sleep and relax in their
room. When you reduce noise in your hotel, you make guests much happier, and
you’ll also enjoy several benefits as the owner. Here are some benefits of
hotel soundproofing:
Improved customer satisfaction: When noise from other rooms, the
hallway or outside sources keeps guests from getting the sleep they need or
interrupts their work, they may feel frustrated and eventually become
dissatisfied with your hotel. A soundproof hotel is highly desired by guests
and can make them feel comfortable, appreciated, and satisfied.
Happier employees: When customers are unhappy due to
noise issues, they may complain to employees. Employees dealing with
stressed-out guests may also experience increased stress levels. When employees
are unhappy at work, they’re more likely to leave, which can be costly to you
as the hotel owner. Therefore, when you reduce noise in your hotel and make
guests happy, you also make your employees happier and more comfortable at work.
Better business: Many people will avoid a
business due to a bad review, and the majority of customers don’t really trust
businesses that have lower than a 4-star rating. Give your guests good reasons
to leave positive online reviews, and you’ll likely see more customers. When guests
pull into your hotel parking lot, they look forward to getting settled into
their room and catching up on rest. They expect excellent service, cleanliness
and quietness, no matter the cost of the hotel room. If any of these areas fail
to meet their expectations, they likely won’t be happy with their experience.
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Sound
travels in waves, and soundproofing acts to provide a barrier that stops those
waves from going into someone else’s room. There are four ways to accomplish this
effect:
Absorption: Adding insulating
materials like fiberglass or mineral wool to absorb the sound and prevent it
from passing through.
Damping: Soundwaves tend to
create vibrations but damping reduces or eliminates this by creating a barrier
or “dead panel” that doesn’t vibrate.
Decoupling: This method
separates the walls. Traditionally, the two layers of drywall would be
connected as a single panel. With decoupling, the two pieces of drywall are
separated, and a layer of insulation stays between them.
Mass: Using thicker and
heavier materials also serves to block sound.
Consider Soundproofing the Hotel Rooms During Renovation
Periods
A property renovation is a perfect
time to consider soundproofing. The benefit is that you get a newer, more
modern look and feel and you’ll get an upgrade to your acoustics at the same
time.
Here are some areas to consider in
your soundproofing renovation:
Floors: If you’re replacing
your flooring, consider adding soundproofing underlay on the hotel floor. A
suspended ceiling in the lower levels can also reduce sound transfer.
Ceilings: In a multi-level
structure, one guest’s ceiling is another guest’s floor. We suggest resilient
sound clips or dual-layered drywall.
Doors: Hotel doors get a
lot of wear and tear and tend to look dated. A new door style can enhance the
look from both the hallway and inside the room. Look for a solid core heavy door
and ensure that you add a seal before installing the mouldings. Also, adjust
the hinges so that the door doesn’t slam shut.
Walls: You have a few
options here. The first is adding layers of drywall. The second is to insulate
between walls with something like mineral wool. If the hotel is undergoing
major construction and it’s in your budget, you might consider doing both.
However, if you do not want to demolish or alter existing shared walls, you
should consider a non-invasive and easy to apply solution like soundproofing
paint.
As a hotel
owner, you want your guests to feel comfortable and enjoy a restful stay. You
can enhance their experience and increase comfort levels when you reduce noise.
Considering that noise is a major complaint among hotel guests, soundproofing
your hotel is a worthwhile investment.
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