Hotel & Hospitality

Hotel lobby music, curated and ready to play

A complete background music service for hotels — with direct-licensed tracks, multi-zone control for lobby, restaurant and spa, and all commercial rights included. No PRS, no ASCAP, no surprise bills.

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Elegant hotel lobby with curated background music enhancing the guest experience

Every playlist is curated by working radio professionals — hosts with 20+ years of broadcasting experience, not an algorithm. The result is music that sounds like a real station, tuned to your property and your guests.

Chapter 1

The psychology of sound in hospitality

Before we talk about technology, it helps to understand why music matters. The human brain reacts instinctively to sound: it shapes how we perceive space, time, even the value of a service.

The welcome effect

Check-in is a guest's first physical contact with your property. The right lobby music — soft instrumental jazz, elegant chillout, unhurried acoustic — signals calm and confidence. Silence or the wrong soundtrack signals the opposite.

Dwell time and revenue

Tempo (BPM) shapes how long people stay. In hotel bars and lounges, music under 120 BPM has been shown to extend visits and increase food and beverage revenue per guest.

Perceived brand value

Neuromarketing research links classical and jazz backgrounds to higher willingness-to-pay. Your soundtrack is not decoration — it is an implicit signal of the quality and exclusivity you offer.

Acoustic masking

Well-designed background music also subtracts: it masks traffic noise, other guests, elevator hum — creating a bubble of privacy and comfort that elevates the stay.

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Chapter 2

One brand, one sound, multiple zones

The common mistake is to treat each area of a hotel as a separate playlist. The winning move is the opposite: a single sonic identity, delivered coherently across every zone, that defines your property and becomes a tool for communication and sales.

A coherent audio brand across hotel zones increases guest loyalty and reduces licensing complexity

A coherent, memorable experience

When a guest moves from lobby to bar, elevator to spa, a unified sonic identity avoids jarring shifts. They stay immersed in the world you have designed. Like a logo or a color palette, your hotel’s “sound” becomes a distinctive element guests associate with you — and remember.

A guest influenced by point-of-decision audio announcements about hotel services

Radio as point-of-decision marketing

In-store audio reaches the guest exactly where and when they can act. Unlike email or social, an on-premise announcement about tonight’s restaurant menu arrives while the guest is already on property. Research shows in-venue audio can influence the purchase decisions of up to 65% of customers.

Chapter 3

Beyond music: communicate and monetize

A custom hotel radio is the most direct and elegant communication channel you have with guests on property. It can also become a revenue stream of its own.

Reception welcoming international guests with multilingual AI voice announcements

A multilingual concierge, always on

Our AI-based Text-to-Speech turns short written messages into professional audio announcements in 14 languages. Use it to:

  • Deliver a warm, personalized welcome
  • Communicate breakfast and check-out times
  • Promote the restaurant’s menu of the day
  • Announce special evening events
  • Remind guests about spa, gym, pool hours
Hotel bar audio used to promote curated local partners, generating new revenue

Turn the radio into a profit center

Your on-property audio is valuable media space. Offer 15 or 30-second sponsorship slots to curated local partners — restaurants, boutiques, car rentals, tour operators, wineries. They reach a high-value audience (your guests). You generate revenue that typically covers and exceeds the subscription cost.

Simple pricing
£12.99$16.99€14.99/month

Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.

  • Curated playlists for lobby, restaurant, spa and more
  • Multi-zone management from a single dashboard
  • Direct-licensed music — no PRS, ASCAP, BMI, PPL or SIAE fees
  • AI voice announcements in 14 languages
  • Web app — works on PC, tablet, smartphone
  • Multi-property support for chains
  • Official License Certificate on subscription
  • 7-day free trial, no credit card required
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Prices in other currencies: US $16.99 · EU €14.99UK £12.99 · EU €14.99UK £12.99 · US $16.99

Chapter 4

Direct license, 100% legal, no surprise bills

The biggest obstacle to playing music in a hotel is usually the bureaucratic weight of collective licensing. Our model solves that at the root.

Our catalog is direct-licensed. We acquire public performance rights directly from independent artists and labels who have chosen not to be represented by collecting societies such as ASCAP and BMI (US), PRS and PPL (UK), SIAE (Italy), GEMA (Germany), SACEM (France). Your subscription already includes fair compensation to those rights holders.

In practice: when you use My Corporate Radio exclusively as your music source, no additional PRO payment is required. You receive an official License Certificate to display in case of an inspection.

This is an alternative to the traditional Spotify + PRS/PPL combination, designed for businesses that want simple, predictable, legal background music without the paperwork.

Chapter 5

Questions hoteliers ask

What is the best background music service for hotels?

The best hotel background music service combines three things: curated playlists designed for hospitality, a subscription that includes all licensing so you never deal with collecting societies, and the ability to manage different zones independently. My Corporate Radio delivers all three at a flat monthly subscription starting at $16.99.

Do I need a music license to play background music in my hotel?

Yes, in most countries playing music in commercial spaces requires licenses from royalty collection societies. With our service, your subscription already includes all licensing for commercial use: our catalog is direct-licensed from independent artists and labels, so no PRS, PPL, ASCAP, BMI or SIAE payments are required when you use My Corporate Radio exclusively.

Can I have different music in lobby, restaurant, spa and bar?

Yes. Each zone has a different mood and type of guest. Our multi-zone system lets you assign dedicated playlists to lobby, restaurant, spa, bar, breakfast area, pool and any other space, all controlled from a single dashboard. Playlists can change throughout the day on a schedule.

How much does a hotel background music service cost?

Our international plan is $16.99 per month in the US, £12.99 in the UK, €14.99 in Europe. All plans include curated playlists, full commercial licensing, multi-zone management and support. 7-day free trial available, no credit card required.

Can I try the service before subscribing?

Yes. A 7-day free trial is available with no credit card. You can start immediately and hear exactly how our curated playlists sound in your specific environment before committing to a subscription.

What equipment do I need to use the service?

No complex equipment. The service works via a dedicated web app installable on any PC, tablet, or smartphone, or through our plug-and-play hardware player that connects to your existing sound system.

Can I manage the radio for multiple hotels in the same chain?

Yes. The dashboard is designed for multi-location management. You can create a core brand sound for the entire chain and customize announcements for each individual property, maintaining centralized control and consistency.

Does the catalog include famous chart hits?

No, and this is a strategic advantage. Chart hits are managed by collecting societies and are the same songs your guests hear everywhere. Our catalog is built from independent artists and labels to create a unique atmosphere for your property, not the same playlist every other hotel runs.

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