Hotel Soundproofing
Soundproofing systems for hotels
A good night's sleep has been the main focus of advertising campaigns for hotels in recent years, so soundproofing your hotel can be vital so that your guests can rest without being disturbed. Soundproofing your hotel could also be an important point of difference in your ever-more-crowded market.
If you want to soundproof your hotel, your first port of call should be Sound Reduction Systems (SRS). Apart from the important question of soundproofing your hotel rooms, it's also important that your bars and restaurants can operate until closing time, without disturbing neighbours. SRS, based in Bolton, is the leading independent manufacturer of high-performance soundproofing products and our friendly, fully qualified experts can advise on any aspect of hotel soundproofing, or building acoustics in general.
Soundproofing hotel walls
We can vastly improve the soundproofing on your walls between hotel rooms with a semi-independent lining of Maxiboard. Maxiboard is supported by resilient bars fixed to the original wall, and it can significantly improve the soundproofing in your hotel rooms while minimising the space lost in each room. As a further soundproofing measure for your hotel rooms, SRS can fit easy-to-install acoustic socket boxes that encase the back boxes of sockets or light switches installed on dividing walls between hotel rooms.
There are a number of other hotel and guest-house soundproofing options open to you. Maxi HP can acoustically separate rooms in new-build hotels. This is a great way of maximising the number of rooms you can build on your site. Maxi HP has not only been tested extensively as an excellent hotel soundproofing option, but also offers fire resistance of one hour. Maxi HP, which complies with Part E of the Building Regulations, as well as providing excellent acoustic and fire performance, is just 109mm thick.
Soundproofing hotel room floors
To soundproof your hotel-room floors, you'll want Acoustilay. Acoustilay is an excellent solution for soundproofing floors in hotels and guest houses as it's already a luxury underlay that's great for areas of heavy traffic. Acoustilay 8 and Acoustilay 15 are also excellent on timber floors where you need to reduce airborne and impact noise. To minimise disturbance to other guests, Acoustilay soundproofing can be fitted in your hotel rooms in hours and causes next to no disruption. For the ultimate in hotel soundproofing, Maxideck can upgrade a hotel floor, creating a dense floating floor.
Whatever your hotel soundproofing challenge – be it soundproofing between meeting rooms, through suspended ceilings and from kitchens – we have a system that's up to the task. So call SRS today on 01204 380074 to discuss any aspect of soundproofing your hotel.
Hotel Soundproofing FAQs
Q: Why is soundproofing critical in hotels?
A: Guest satisfaction depends on quiet, restful environments. Poor sound insulation can lead to complaints, negative reviews, and lost business. Soundproofing also helps meet Building Regulations Part E for separating walls and floors.
Q: What are the most common hotel noise issues?
A: Noise between rooms, from corridors, and from floors above or below — including voices, TVs, footsteps, and plumbing.
Q: What wall soundproofing solution does SRS recommend for hotels?
A: Maxiboard is the core product. It’s a high-performance acoustic board that replaces standard plasterboard. Installed on Maxi Resilient Bars with Maxi Slab insulation, it offers around 10dB improvement — halving perceived noise.
Q: What if I need higher wall performance for adjoining rooms?
A: Use the Maxiboard Independent Wall Lining System, which mounts Maxiboard on metal studs without touching the existing wall. It delivers up to 17dB improvement, ideal for luxury or quiet zones.
Q: How can I reduce noise through floors in hotel rooms?
A: SRS recommends Acoustilay — a floating floor system that reduces both impact and airborne noise. It’s easy to install under carpet, vinyl, or wood flooring and available in three grades (3, 8, and 15).
Q: What if I can’t treat the floor below?
A: Use Maxideck, a 28mm acoustic flooring board with high mass (27kg/m²) for airborne noise control.
Q: What ceiling soundproofing options are available for hotels?
A: The Maxi 60 Ceiling System is ideal. It includes Maxi Slab insulation, Maxi Resilient Bars, Maxiboard, and fire-rated plasterboard. It offers 1-hour fire protection and meets Part E regulations.
Q: Can I soundproof ceilings without removing the existing one?
A: Yes. SRS offers the Maxi Dropped Ceiling System for minimal disruption.
Q: Are these systems suitable for refurbishments and new builds?
A: Absolutely. SRS designs its products for both scenarios, with ease of installation and long-term durability.
Q: How can I get tailored advice for my hotel project?
A: Contact SRS at 01204 380074 or email info@soundreduction.co.uk. Our team offers free, expert guidance based on over 40 years of acoustic experience.
