Description
Printable Hotel RFID Key Cards are specialized cards embedded with RFID chips and antennas, designed for use as hotel room keys. These cards can be customized with printed designs, such as hotel logos, branding, or guest information, while enabling secure and contactless access to hotel rooms and other facilities.
Hotel RFID Key Cards Applications:
Room Access: Acts as a secure room key for guests.
Facility Access: Provides entry to gyms, pools, and conference rooms.
Payment Integration: Used as a cashless payment method for dining, spa services, or mini-bars.
Event Management: Functions as guest passes for hotel-hosted events or conferences.
Frequently used RFID chip for hotel key card:
NXP MIFARE Classic® 1K (for guest)
NXP MIFARE Classic® 4K (for staff)
NXP MIFARE Ultralight® EV1 EV2
NXP MIFARE Plus®
NXP ICODE (SLI, SLIX)
Choose from various card types, including MIFARE, NFC, and low-frequency RFID cards, to meet your specific needs. Hotel RFID key cards can also include additional features such as magnetic stripes, barcodes, or QR codes for multifunctional use, such as pool access or payment systems within the property. With options for eco-friendly materials like biodegradable PVC or wood RFID cards, you can also align your hotel’s access solutions with sustainability goals.
| Chip Model |
Frequency |
Standard |
Memory Capacity |
Features |
Application Scenarios |
| MIFARE Classic |
13.56 MHz |
ISO 14443A |
1K / 4K bytes |
Basic security
Affordable
Widely used |
Standard hotel room cards |
| MIFARE Plus |
13.56 MHz |
ISO 14443A |
2K / 4K bytes |
Higher security
Supports AES encryption |
High-end hotel room cards |
| MIFARE DESFire |
13.56 MHz |
ISO 14443A |
2K / 4K / 8K bytes |
Advanced security
Multi-application support
AES encryption |
Luxury hotels, resorts |
| NXP ICODE (SLI, SLIX) |
13.56 MHz |
ISO 15693 |
Various options |
Longer read range
Strong interference resistance |
Specific scenarios, less common in hotels |
| Temic T5557 / T5577 |
125 kHz |
ISO 11784/11785 |
Programmable |
Low-frequency card
Used in simple access systems |
Older or simple hotel room systems |
