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Common acoustic mistakes in hotel lobbies

The errors we see most often in hotel lobbies, and how to avoid them.

2 minute read · Updated Nov 2026

Most disappointing results in hotel lobbies come from a few predictable mistakes.

  1. Choosing panels that clash with the interior scheme
  2. Skipping the ceiling in a tall lobby
  3. Buying by the panel instead of by the absorption the room needs.
  4. Confusing absorption with soundproofing.

Avoid all of these by starting with the panel count and the placement guide.