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Product-to-Room Type
Pairing Guide

The right doors and hardware for every hotel tier — from economy select service to ultra-luxury, matched by CMF Doors' product portfolio.

8
Room Types
15
Products Matched
24
Room Pairings
20+
Hotel Brands
Economy / Select Service
Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn, Fairfield Inn, La Quinta, Best Western
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Economy
Guest Room Entry
Fire Rated Steel Door & Frame
Standard Guest Room — Economy Tier
Fire:45-min
STC:30-33

Why this pairing: Economy hotels prioritize durability and code compliance over aesthetics. Steel doors with powder-coat finish offer the lowest lifecycle cost while meeting fire and egress requirements for high-turnover properties.

Economy
Hardware Package
Yale Commercial Lockset + Closer
Standard Guest Room — Economy Tier
Grade:ANSI Grade 1
Prep:RFID Ready

Why this pairing: Yale Grade 1 hardware withstands 800,000+ cycles, ideal for economy properties with frequent key card swipes. Doors pre-prepped for electronic keycard systems eliminate on-site modifications.

Midscale / Deluxe
Courtyard by Marriott, Holiday Inn, Hyatt Place, Wyndham
$$
Midscale
Guest Room Entry
Wood Veneer Fire Rated Door
Deluxe Guest Room — Midscale Tier
Fire:45-min
STC:35+

Why this pairing: Wood veneer over a solid core achieves STC 35+ for improved guest comfort while projecting a warmer, more refined aesthetic than steel. Fire-rated core meets corridor separation requirements.

Midscale
Lobby Entrance
Automatic Sliding Door System
Main Lobby Entrance — Midscale Tier
Type:Bi-parting slide
AAADM:Certified

Why this pairing: Automatic sliding doors create a welcoming, contactless lobby entry that improves ADA compliance and handles luggage cart traffic. AAADM annual inspections by CMF ensure ongoing safety compliance.

Upscale / Suite
Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt Regency, Sheraton, Westin
$$$
Suite
Suite Entry
Custom Solid Wood Door
Junior/Executive Suite — Upscale Tier
STC:45+
Material:Oak/Walnut

Why this pairing: Suite guests expect a perceptible step up. Custom solid wood doors with STC 45+ deliver superior sound isolation. The door is the guest's first tactile impression of the room—weight, finish, and sound tell the quality story.

Suite
Connecting Door
Touchless Entry + Connecting Door Hardware
Family Suite Connection — Upscale Tier
STC:45+
Access:Dual Keycard

Why this pairing: Connecting suites for families or groups need robust acoustic separation when closed and easy touchless operation when open. Dual-keyed hardware ensures security while maintaining convenience.

Executive / Penthouse
Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Four Seasons, Park Hyatt, Waldorf Astoria
$$$$
Luxury
Presidential Suite
Custom Architectural Door
Presidential Suite / Penthouse Entry — Luxury
STC:50+
Design:Architect Custom

Why this pairing: Penthouse-level doors are statement architectural pieces. CMF's AHC-certified team collaborates with hotel architects to create bespoke doors that integrate with the overall suite design language—from material selection through fabrication.

Luxury
Security Package
Premium Security Hardware Suite
Executive Floor Access — Luxury
Grade:ANSI Grade 1
Finish:Satin Brass/Bronze

Why this pairing: Executive floors require elevated security with premium finish hardware in satin brass or oil-rubbed bronze that complements the design palette. Deadbolts, swing guards, and floor-level access control create layered protection.

Public Areas & Conference
Lobby, Ballroom, Conference Center, Restaurant, Fitness Center
Varies
Conference
Conference Room
Aluminum Door System + Closer
Conference / Meeting Room Entrance
STC:40+
Width:36-48 in

Why this pairing: Meeting rooms need acoustic separation and wide openings for AV equipment. Aluminum frames with acoustic glazing achieve STC 40+ while maintaining sight lines for occupied/vacant status.

Pool Area
Pool / Fitness
Fiberglass Door + Touchless Entry
Pool Deck / Fitness Center Access
Moisture:Impervious
Entry:Wave Sensor

Why this pairing: Pool and fitness areas expose doors to high humidity and chlorinated air. Fiberglass composite will not warp, rot, or corrode. Touchless entry with wave sensors lets guests enter without touching handles when wet.

Back-of-House
Kitchen, Laundry, Mechanical, Storage, Loading Dock, Staff Corridor
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BOH
Kitchen / Service
Stainless Steel Door + Life Safety Hardware
Commercial Kitchen / Service Corridor
Fire:90-min
Material:304 SS

Why this pairing: Kitchen fire separations require 90-minute ratings. Stainless steel resists grease, cleaning chemicals, and impact from carts. Magnetic hold-open devices on fire alarm integration allow service traffic flow while maintaining automatic closure on alarm.

BOH
Utility / Mechanical
Steel Door & Frame + Security Hardware
Mechanical Room / Storage / Loading Dock
Fire:Up to 3-hr
Security:Restricted Access

Why this pairing: Utility and mechanical rooms need maximum fire separation (up to 3-hour rating) with restricted access hardware. Heavy-gauge steel frames resist forced entry. CMF provides annual fire door inspections to maintain compliance.

Cross-Tier Product Compatibility

Products from CMF Doors that work effectively across multiple hotel tiers, offering procurement flexibility and volume pricing advantages.

Fire Rated Doors

Required across all hotel tiers for corridor, stairwell, and mechanical separations. Volume purchasing across an entire property reduces per-unit cost significantly.

Economy Midscale Upscale Luxury

Yale Hardware Suite

Yale's commercial hardware line spans economy-grade to architectural finish, allowing a single vendor relationship across all room types with consistent warranty and service support from CMF.

Economy Midscale Upscale Luxury

Touchless Entry Systems

Post-pandemic standard for lobbies, restaurants, fitness centers, and public restrooms. Same sensor platform scales from economy to luxury—only the door material and finish change.

Midscale Upscale Luxury

Automatic Door Systems

Lobby entrances, ballroom dividers, and ADA-compliant access points. CMF's AAADM inspection service covers all automatic doors regardless of tier, consolidating maintenance contracts.

Midscale Upscale Luxury