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Hotel Restaurant Acoustics in Hotels & Hospitality

Acoustic requirements and design guidance for hotel restaurant spaces in hotels & hospitality buildings. RT60 target: ≤0.8s.

RT60 Target

≤0.8s

Key Metric

LAeq ≤45 dB

Building Type

Hotels & Hospitality

Hotel Restaurant Acoustic Target
The hotel restaurant in hotels & hospitality buildings requires an RT60 of ≤0.8s with a key performance metric of LAeq ≤45 dB. This target ensures appropriate acoustic conditions for the activities and communication needs of this space type.
Reference: BS 8233:2014

Why Hotel Restaurant Acoustics Matter in Hotels & Hospitality

Acoustic performance in a hotel restaurant directly impacts the functionality and occupant experience of hotels & hospitality buildings. The RT60 target of ≤0.8s is set to ensure that the space meets its intended purpose, whether that involves speech intelligibility, noise control, or sound isolation from adjacent areas.

The key metric of LAeq ≤45 dB addresses the primary acoustic concern for this room type. Achieving this target typically requires a combination of absorptive surface treatments, appropriate construction mass, and careful attention to flanking paths and HVAC noise contributions.

Achieving STC 50+ between guest rooms while managing conference room RT60 for AV systems and maintaining spa tranquillity below NR 25 despite proximity to mechanical plant.

Applicable Standards

The following standards apply to hotel restaurant spaces in hotels & hospitality buildings.

1.

BS 8233:2014

2.

ISO 3382-1:2009

3.

WELL v2 Feature 74

4.

IBC 2021 §1207

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