Courtyard Marriott Hotel Card Key, 2000-2010

Summary

In many hotels and motels, electronic room keys replaced traditional metal keys attached to tags. These programmable plastic keycards can be reused, and there is no need for guests to return them if they are accidently taken home. Guests at a Courtyard by Marriott used this convenient credit card-sized keycard in the 2000s.

In many hotels and motels, electronic room keys replaced traditional metal keys attached to tags. These programmable plastic keycards can be reused, and there is no need for guests to return them if they are accidently taken home. Guests at a Courtyard by Marriott used this convenient credit card-sized keycard in the 2000s.

Artifact

Card key

Date Made

2000-2010

Creators

Plasticard-Locktech International 

Place of Creation

United States, North Carolina, Asheville 

Creator Notes

Made by Plasticard-Locktech International, Asheville, North Carolina.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2011.83.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic

Color

White (Color)
Green
Maroon
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 2.0625 in

Width: 3.375 in

Inscriptions

Front: COURTYARD / MARRIOTT / MARRIOTT.COM Back: diagram and instructions / PLI

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