Room acoustics in hotels: the often overlooked difference

Only 17 out of 860 points for acoustics?

In the criteria catalog for the official hotel classification in Germany, there are 860 possible evaluation points – but only 17 of these are for the room acoustics in the hotel. This corresponds to just around 2 %. An astonishingly low percentage when you consider how much the first acoustic impression shapes the overall image of a hotel.

Because when you enter a hotel, you don’t just perceive shapes, colors and materials – you hear the room. And what you feel directly influences your perception of comfort, quality and atmosphere.

Hotels today are more than just places to sleep

Modern hotels have long since fulfilled more than just one function:
They are places of work, meeting places, retreats and worlds of experience all in one. Today, guests expect a flexible quality of stay – be it at breakfast, in the co-working area or when retiring to their room in the evening.

Something that is often underestimated: The room acoustics in the hotel play a central role in whether guests really feel comfortable.
Loud lobby? Restless breakfast area? Echoing conference rooms? All of these have a direct impact on subjective well-being – and therefore on ratings, recommendations and bookings.

Design needs acoustics – right from the start

Modern interior design relies on open spaces, glass surfaces, hard materials and clear lines. However, it is precisely these elements that pose particular challenges for room acoustics.

This is where clever, integrated acoustic solutions are important – solutions that combine design and function without compromise. As a planner or architect, you should think about acoustics right from the start so that the room not only looks good, but also feels and sounds good.

apn^®: Room acoustics in hotels – with high standards

At apn^®, we combine aesthetic concepts with technical acoustic expertise – for hotels that impress in every respect. Our solutions fit seamlessly into the interior design and create acoustically pleasant rooms for guests, employees and operators.

Our claim is clear in northern Germany: Reduced. Effective. Permanently good.

Are you planning a hotel project or would you like to acoustically upgrade an existing property? Then let’s work together tocreate a room that not only looks good, but also sounds good.