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Product-to-Room Type
Pairing Guide

The right Commercial Doors & Hardware products for every hotel tier — from economy select service to luxury, matched by CMF Doors' product portfolio.

6
Hotel Tiers
25+
Products Matched
18
Room Pairings
30+
Hotel Brands
Economy / Select Service
Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn, Fairfield Inn, La Quinta, Best Western
$
Economy
Guest Room Door
Standard Steel/Hollow Metal Door
Standard Guest Room — Economy Tier
Fire:20 min
STC:30-32
Finish:Primer/Paint

Why this pairing: Cost-effective hollow metal doors meet code minimums for fire rating while delivering the durability needed for high-turnover economy properties. Standard paint finishes keep per-door cost low without sacrificing 15-20 year lifespan.

Economy
Hardware
Master Key System + Basic Hardware
Standard Guest Room — Economy Tier
Access:Master Key
Lever:Standard

Why this pairing: Restricted mechanical master key systems provide reliable security at low per-unit cost. Franchise owners prefer proven mechanical systems with lower replacement costs. CMF's in-house locksmith designs and services the entire system.

Midscale / Full Service
Courtyard by Marriott, Holiday Inn, Hyatt Place, Wyndham
$$
Midscale
Guest Room Door
Premium Wood Door
Standard Guest Room — Midscale Tier
Fire:45 min
STC:35+
Finish:Stain/Veneer

Why this pairing: Premium wood doors elevate guest perception while meeting stricter brand standards for acoustic performance (STC 35+). Veneer finishes allow brand-specific stain colors. The 45-minute fire rating exceeds minimum code for enhanced safety positioning.

Midscale
Hardware
Electronic Entry + Designer Hardware
Standard Guest Room — Midscale Tier
Access:RFID Card
Lever:Designer

Why this pairing: Electronic RFID entry is now the standard expectation at midscale properties. Designer lever sets from CMF's Yale partnership provide upscale aesthetics. The electronic lock integrates with hotel PMS for key card management and audit trails.

Upscale / Luxury
JW Marriott, Waldorf Astoria, Fairmont, InterContinental, Four Seasons
$$$$
Luxury
Guest Room Door
Custom Wood / Specialty Door
Premier Suite — Upscale/Luxury Tier
Fire:60/90 min
STC:50+
Finish:Custom/Premium

Why this pairing: Luxury guests expect exceptional acoustic privacy (STC 50+) and premium finishes. CMF's custom wood doors with full perimeter seal systems and mineral core construction deliver the highest sound attenuation. Custom fabrication from the in-house metal shop handles non-standard sizes and specialty hardware preparations.

Luxury
Hardware
Touchless Entry + Premium Designer Hardware
Premier Suite — Upscale/Luxury Tier
Access:Mobile Key/BLE
Lever:Premium Yale

Why this pairing: Luxury properties demand mobile key capability and touchless entry as baseline amenities. Premium designer hardware collections from the Yale partnership provide distinctive aesthetics in coordinated finishes (matte black, oil-rubbed bronze) that align with high-end interior design.

Suites / Executive Floors
Club Level, Executive Suites, Presidential Suites, Penthouse
$$$$$
Suite
Guest Room Door
Communicating Doors + Custom Fabrication
Executive Suite — Premium Tier
Fire:60/90 min
STC:50+
Type:Communicating

Why this pairing: Suites require communicating doors between adjoining rooms that maintain fire rating and acoustic performance. CMF's in-house metal shop fabricates custom frames for non-standard openings. Premium wood with full electronic access on both leaves ensures seamless suite-to-suite connectivity.

Common Areas
Lobby, Corridors, Conference Rooms, Fitness Center, Pool Area
All Tiers
Lobby
Automatic Door
Automatic Sliding Door System
Main Entrance / Lobby — All Tiers
Type:Bi-parting Slide
ADA:Compliant

Why this pairing: Every hotel lobby requires ADA-compliant automatic entry. CMF's AAADM-certified technician ensures proper installation and annual inspection compliance. Motion-sensor activation provides hands-free guest experience from the first moment of arrival.

Corridor
Fire Rated
Fire Rated Corridor Door
Guest Corridors — All Tiers
Fire:45/60 min
ADA:32" Clear

Why this pairing: Code requires fire-rated separation between corridors and guest rooms at every tier. CMF supplies complete assemblies (door, frame, hardware) with fire-rated closers and proper labeling, ensuring compliance during fire marshal inspections.

Back of House
Kitchen, Mechanical, Storage, Loading Dock, Staff Areas
All Tiers
BOH
Service Door
Heavy-Duty Steel + Stainless Kitchen
Kitchen / Mechanical — All Tiers
Fire:60/90 min
Material:Steel/304 SS

Why this pairing: Back-of-house demands maximum durability. Heavy-duty 14-gauge steel for mechanical rooms and stainless steel for kitchens resist the constant abuse of cart traffic, chemical exposure, and high-temperature environments. Fire-rated service doors protect rated partitions between BOH and guest areas.

BOH
Hardware
Access Control + Fire Rated Hardware
Restricted Areas — All Tiers
Access:Card/Fob
Hardware:Fire Rated Set

Why this pairing: Restricted BOH areas require access control for staff security and insurance compliance. CMF integrates electric strikes and mag locks with existing access control platforms while maintaining fire-rated hardware assemblies on all rated openings.

Cross-Tier Product Compatibility

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

Fire Rated Door Assemblies

Required at every hotel tier for corridor separation, stairwells, and rated partitions. CMF supplies 20 through 90-minute assemblies with matching frames and listed hardware. Volume pricing across entire portfolio.

Economy Midscale Upscale Luxury

Automatic Door Systems

Lobby entrances, ADA-accessible entries, and high-traffic common areas require automatic doors regardless of hotel tier. CMF's AAADM-certified installation and annual inspection service covers all property types.

Economy Midscale Upscale Luxury

Maintenance & Inspection Services

CMF's ongoing maintenance contracts and annual AAADM/fire door inspections apply to every hotel tier. Recurring revenue opportunity with no additional product manufacturing required.

All Tiers