Music welcomes weary travelers into your hotel, helping them to feel relaxed and at home instantly. Music can also help to drown out unwanted noises (like flushing toilets or slamming doors) and help to guide people from one part of your hotel (like the gym) to another (like the bar).

To make the most of hotel music, owners need complete control of zones, schedules, and customization.

That’s where Pandora CloudCover’s CloudBox comes in. It provides a soundscape for every corner of your hotel. It also makes managing the music and the experience easy for anyone, including people with no experience in music management.

Why Sound Systems Matter in Hotels

Music does more than fill dead space inside a hotel. The right playlist can improve the way your staff and customers feel about your hotel. Music can also help solidify your brand promise and entice customers to return for another stay.

Key Hotel Zones & How to Optimize Background Audio

Hotel zones are areas with different functions. Think of them as unique rooms within a large facility, each requiring a different sonic landscape. Matching music to zones is a critical part of the hotel music experience.

What Type of Music Should You Play in Your Hotel?

 The music you play in your hotel should match your brand promise and ideal customer type. The closer you connect music to the sounds your customers want and expect, the better.

In general, music should be loud enough for your customers to hear, but not so loud that it makes conversation difficult. In general, this means music in some spaces (like bars) will be louder than in others (like hallways). Customization is critical.

Finding the right playlists for hotels is easy when you work with a company like Pandora CloudCover. We can even help you to rotate your stations throughout the day, so the sounds match the mood shifts your customers might experience.

Choosing the Right Sound System Setup for Your Hotel

The right sound system will ensure you get the most out of every song you play. This critical choice will ensure your music plays at the appropriate level, while keeping you firmly in control of the experience at every step.

Here’s what you need to consider when choosing your sound system:

Hotel Layout & Design

Every unique area (or zone) within your hotel needs a different type of playlist. These spaces also need music playing at different volume levels; in some cases, they need more than one speaker for adequate coverage.

• Lobbies
• Guest rooms
• Restaurants
• Terraces
• Gyms
• Conference rooms

You may have unique zones in your facility such as spas, pickleball courts, or soaking tubs. Ensure that you have a complete understanding of your zone requirements before you get started.

Pandora CloudCover’s CloudBox is designed to give you full control over the zones within your hotel.

Room Acoustics & Space

Every room in your hotel has a unique tone. For example, rooms with plenty of reflective surfaces (like windows or tile floors) can be filled with echoes, while those with drapes and carpet could be muffled.

Take note of the size of each room, and consider using corrective measures like acoustic panels or diffusers to reduce echoes when possible.

Zoning & Sound Distribution Across Multiple Areas

Acoustic zoning involves defining a specific area and gaining detailed control over the playlist and volume used within that space. Often, this involves thinking about how loud the background will be in that space and how much music might enhance or detract from a customer’s experience.

Just as you wouldn’t play music in your bathroom at home at the same level you would in your backyard, your hotel should match volume and content to the purpose of that space.

Pandora CloudCover’s SoundBox allows you to set different volume levels within defined zones in your hotel.

Equipment Selection: Speakers, Durability & Aesthetics

Speakers come in several shapes and sizes, all with slightly different uses. These are the types that hotels typically need:

• Ceiling speakers that sit flush and push sound straight down
• Wall speakers that attach to beams and push sound forward
• Pendant speakers that drop from a cord and bring music closer to the listener

Ceiling speakers are hard to see and tend to provide even coverage. However, they’re hard to install and move.

Wall speakers can bring music close to customers, but they are also hard to install and move.

Pendant speakers offer plenty of flexibility but can be easily damaged with direct impact.

Pandora CloudCover’s CloudBox works with speakers like this, allowing customized control.

Ease of Use & Staff Accessibility

A hotel’s sound system is complex, and mistakes are easy for customers to hear. It’s important for owners to choose solutions that are easy for anyone to operate, including staff members with little to no experience.

Pandora CloudCover’s CloudBox includes modern features like zoning, automated volume adjustments, app-based interfaces, and centralized control. It’s easy for anyone to use.

Scalability & Future Proofing

The ideal solution will change as your property changes. For example, if you retrofit an old athletic facility into a spa, you should be able to redefine the zone and volume in minutes.

Pandora CloudCover’s CloudBox allows you to quickly add zones, change music sources, or adjust functionality over time.It’s ready to grow with you.

CloudBox: The Ideal Music Management Solution for Hotels

Pandora CloudCover’s CloudBox is the premier music management choice for hotels of all sizes. Here’s why:

• Connection: Store your music locally and keep the music playing even during Internet outages.
• Setup: Plug-and-play functionality means you’re ready to go in minutes.
• Volume control: Change the music’s volume automatically based on parameters you set.
• Choice: Play music from Pandora’s vast library and change the playlist anytime.‍
• Zones: Share the right music in the right spaces within your hotel via zones.

Why More & More Hotels Are Switching to PandoraCloudCover

Hotels should consider Pandora CloudCover’s CloudBox their top choice. In fact, many of them do just that.

With Pandora CloudCover’s CloudBox, you’ll get multi-location controls, zone customization, and automatic volume controls.You’ll also get playlists that musicologists design.

Try it for free for 14 days with no credit card required. Terms and conditions apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use personal Spotify or Pandora accounts in my hotel?

A personal Spotify or Pandora account does not have the required licenses to be uses as  background music in your hotel. Pandora CloudCover offers the licenses you need to play background music legally, so you won’t face fines and lawsuits which result from a use of a personal music service at a business establishment.

What type of sound system would be best for a hotel?

For many hotel owners, Pandora CloudCover’s CloudBox is the ideal sound system. Full control, connectivity, easy setup, and scalability make it an excellent choice for hotels of all sizes.

How can I control music across multiple areas of multiple hotel properties?

Creating zones allows you to share different playlists in different areas of your hotel. You can duplicate those choices across multiple properties and manage them with Pandora CloudCover.

Is Pandora CloudCover’s music licensed for hotel use?

Yes. Your subscription includes the licenses you need to play music legally within your hotel as background music. Live music and DJs are not covered by Pandora CloudCover.

Can CloudCover help me curate playlists for the different areas of my hotel?

Yes. Our musicologists can help to create playlists that match every zone within your hotel.

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