Choosing Hotel Tags
Hotel Key Tags & Hotel Key Fobs – A Guide to Choosing the Right Option
At Engraved Tags, we’ve been supplying hotel key tags and hotel key fobs for over 15 years. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they refer to the same essential product – a clearly labelled, durable tag designed to help manage keys in a professional setting.
Despite the name, hotel key fobs are not just for hotels. We supply them to a wide range of organisations, including:
- Guest houses, holiday lets, and Airbnbs
- Holiday parks and campsites
- Hospitals (e.g. trolley or ward keys)
- Police stations (e.g. cell or evidence room keys)
- Sports facilities (changing room keys for football, rugby, cricket, etc.)
- Public buildings (reception or accessible toilet keys)
In fact, hotel key tags are ideal for any organisation looking to label and manage keys efficiently – especially where visibility and durability are important. By making keys easy to identify, they also help reduce loss and replacement costs over time.
We offer hotel key fobs in a range of materials, sizes, and finishes to suit different requirements and budgets:
1. Traffolyte (Hard Laminate) Hotel Key Tags
Our traditional Traffolyte tags offer a cost‑effective way to get large, engraved key fobs. These 3‑ply plastic tags are great for indoor use but can chip or break if dropped or caught in doors – best suited to low‑impact environments.
2. Flexible ABS Plastic Hotel Key Fobs
To improve durability, we also offer key fobs made from 3mm thick ABS plastic. These are slightly flexible and more resistant to snapping or chipping—perfect for busy workplaces, schools, or transport depots.
For a more polished look, we supply stainless steel hotel key fobs with a premium finish. These are great for engraving detailed logos and are popular in upscale hotels and serviced apartments.
3. Solid Brass Hotel Key Fobs
If you're looking for something traditional and weighty, our 100mm solid brass key tags are a great choice for rustic hotels and pubs. Deep engraved and black‑filled, they make a lasting impression—though brass costs make them a premium option.
We also offer smaller aluminium and brass key tags in sizes from 25mm to 38mm for customers needing compact, cost‑effective solutions. Popular with budget accommodations, offices, and property managers.
Need Help Choosing the Right Hotel Key Tag?
Not sure which hotel key fob suits your needs? Contact us — we’re happy to help.