Hotel room door specification: fire, acoustics and finish
A room-by-room guide for hotel owners, architects and interior designers specifying doors for a new hotel or a renovation.
The guest room entry door
This is the hardest-working door in the building. It must hold a fire rating, keep corridor noise out, take a key-card lock and look like part of the room. Specify:
- 30 or 60-minute fire rating, as your consultant requires
- Acoustic core; Dormak options range from 27 to 42 dB
- Veneer or HPL laminate face matched to the room scheme
- Matching fire-rated frame
- Factory preparation for the lock, hinges and closer
- Smoke and acoustic seals around the perimeter
Room by room
| Door | Specification |
|---|---|
| Guest room entry | Fire-rated 30/60 min, acoustic core, veneer/HPL, matching frame |
| Connecting door | Fire-rated pair, acoustic core |
| Bathroom | Laminated, D3 moisture-resistant bonding, laminated frame |
| Wardrobe and minibar | Laminated or veneer to match the joinery |
| Corridor and stair | 60 or 120-minute fire doors |
| Kitchen and back-of-house | Laminated, impact-resistant; fire-rated where required |
| Suites and lobby | Neo Classic or premium veneer for a signature look |
Getting acoustics right
Guests judge a hotel by the night's sleep. A heavier, denser core helps, but most sound leaks around the edges, so specify seals and a well-fitting frame. Dormak acoustic cores give from 27 dB up to 42 dB on 120-minute doors.
Finishes that last
HPL laminate is the most durable face for corridors and service areas. Veneer gives warmth for rooms and suites; protect it with a PU finish. Always approve finishes on physical samples under the hotel's actual lighting.
Planning supply for a hotel
Send the full door schedule early. Dormak makes shutters and frames as matched sets in one plant, and plans deliveries with your fit-out schedule.