Flooring for Hotel venues
Discover the best hotel flooring solution. From lobby design to guest rooms, restaurants, and bathrooms Forbo offers acoustic, sustainable, and slip-resistant flooring tailored to every hotel space.
Flooring for Hotels
Why flooring matters in hotels
Flooring in hotels isn’t just about looks it directly impacts guest experience, maintenance costs, and compliance. A lobby floor that wows guests, guest room flooring that feels comfortable and quiet, or slip-resistant bathroom flooring can all influence how your hotel is perceived.
With Australian standards for fire safety, slip resistance, and sustainability becoming more important in hospitality projects, choosing the right flooring for each hotel area is essential.
Considerations for hotel flooring
- Acoustic performance – noise reduction between rooms and hallways is critical for guest comfort. Want to learn more about Acoustic flooring ratings? Read our blog: Understanding acoustic floor ratings.
- Durability & maintenance – high-traffic areas like lobbies, corridors, and restaurants demand flooring that stands up to wear and frequent cleaning.
- Design & atmosphere – flooring sets the tone for your brand, from luxurious marble-look lvt in the lobby to calming natural tones in guest rooms.
- Slip resistance & safety – bathrooms, kitchens, and pool areas must meet Australian slip resistance standards (AS 4586).
- Sustainability – increasingly, hotels are prioritising eco-friendly flooring like Forbo’s marmoleum, made from natural renewable materials.
Flooring by Hotel Area
Lobby & reception
First impressions matter: the lobby sets the tone for the entire guest stay. Flooring must combine design statement with durability to handle rolling luggage, furniture, and foot traffic.
Recommended Forbo Flooring:
- Allura Flex LVT– Natural wood and stone designs, hardwearing, acoustic comfort and easy to clean.
- Tessera carpet tiles – Acoustic comfort, modular for easy replacement.
- Flotex flocked flooring – Acoustic comfort, 300+ stylish designs and fully bespoke options, hardwearing, easy to clean.
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Hotel restaurants, lounges & front of bars
Must balance style with practicality: food and drink spills are inevitable. Flooring must be durable, hygienic, and easy to clean without losing its design appeal.
Recommended Forbo Flooring:
- Allura Flex LVT – Natural wood and stone designs, hardwearing, easy to clean.
- Marmoleum – Sustainable natural flooring with rich colour options.
- Flotex flocked flooring – Acoustic comfort, 300+ stylish designs and fully bespoke options, hardwearing, easy to clean.
Need more inspiration?
If you’d like to see how others have brought their hospitality and leisure projects to life, explore our case studies. You’ll find real-world examples across hotels, restaurants, wellness spaces, cultural venues and more designed with Forbo flooring.
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Built for durability in high-traffic areas with advanced surface technology to ensure ease of cleaning and maintenance.
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