Key Card Sleeves & Holders
Hotel key card sleeves & holders — printed paper, eco kraft and welcome-folder inserts that frame the room key as a polished check-in moment.
Overview
Hotel key card sleeves are printed paper or kraft holders that present the room key at check-in, carrying Wi-Fi details, wayfinding and branding while protecting the card. American Hotel Cards prints them to your brand in standard paper, recycled kraft and folder-insert formats, sized to fit CR80 key cards and ready to pair with any of our card lines.
The sleeve is the frame around the key. A well-designed holder turns the hand-off at the front desk into a branded moment, carries the practical details guests always ask for — Wi-Fi password, breakfast hours, checkout time, a map — and protects the card from scuffs in a pocket or bag. It is the cheapest piece of print in the building and one of the most seen.
We print sleeves in full color on standard coated paper for crisp brand artwork, or on recycled and uncoated kraft for properties carrying a natural, sustainable look through to the holder. Formats include the classic two-card sleeve, single-card holders, and folder inserts die-cut to seat the card inside a larger welcome folder or registration card.
Because sleeves are paper, minimums are low and turnarounds short, so they are easy to refresh seasonally or for promotions without committing to a long run. Order them alongside your cards and we will size the holder precisely to the card stock — including thicker wood and bamboo cards — so everything fits and presents cleanly.
- Front-desk key hand-off framed as a branded moment
- Carrying Wi-Fi, hours and wayfinding on the key holder
- Eco kraft holders matching wood and bamboo card programs
- Seasonal and promotional sleeve refreshes at low cost
- Welcome-folder and registration-card inserts that seat the key
Specification
The technical sheet
Real, verifiable specs — the numbers your facilities and procurement teams will ask for.
| Formats | Two-card sleeve, single-card holder, folder insert |
|---|---|
| Material | Coated paper, uncoated stock, or recycled kraft |
| Paper weight | ~300–350 gsm typical (sleeves); inserts to spec |
| Full-color CMYK, Pantone, foil and spot UV available | |
| Fit | Sized to CR80 cards, incl. thicker wood/bamboo stock |
| Finish | Gloss, matte or soft-touch lamination; uncoated kraft |
| Content | Wi-Fi, wayfinding, hours, QR codes, map, brand artwork |
| Eco options | Recycled kraft, FSC® paper, soy-based inks on request |
| MOQ | Low minimums (paper) |
| Lead time | Approx. 1–2 weeks after artwork approval |
Compatibility
Works with your lock
Key Card Sleeves & Holders carry standard 13.56 MHz credentials, so they drop into the readers you already own. Pick your system to confirm the exact chip — or send us your lock model and we will spec it for you.
All lock systemsQuestions
Key Card Sleeves & Holders, answered
What information can we print on a key card sleeve?
Anything you want a guest to have at check-in: Wi-Fi network and password, breakfast and pool hours, checkout time, a property map, a QR code to your compendium, and full brand artwork on both sides.
Do you have eco-friendly sleeve options?
Yes. We print on recycled and uncoated kraft, FSC® papers and with soy-based inks, so the holder can match the sustainable story of a wood, bamboo or recycled card program.
Will the sleeve fit our thicker wood or bamboo cards?
Yes. When you order sleeves alongside your cards we size the holder to the exact card stock, including thicker wood and bamboo cards, so the fit is snug and the presentation is clean.
What is the minimum order for sleeves?
Because sleeves are paper, minimums are low and turnarounds short — typically around 1–2 weeks after artwork approval — which makes them easy to refresh seasonally without a large commitment.
Can sleeves be foil-stamped or spot-UV finished?
Yes. Foil stamping and spot UV are available on paper sleeves, so the holder can carry the same premium finish as the card it protects.
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Pairs well with
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MIFARE® & NFC key cards encoded for any U.S. hotel lock system.
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Custom Printed Key Cards
Full-bleed CMYK, metallic foil, spot UV and Pantone brand matching.
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Eco Wood RFID Hotel Key Cards
FSC®-certified maple, walnut & birch cards with a natural, warm feel.
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Eco Bamboo RFID Hotel Key Cards
Fast-renewing bamboo blanks — light, durable and fully recyclable.
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See and feel key card sleeves & holders first
Request a free sample pack to check the stock, the print and the fit with your locks — or send us your lock model and quantity and we will come back with a tailored quote.
Prefer email? sales@americanhotelcards.com · samples@americanhotelcards.com