Hotel security conversations usually focus on guest rooms, but back-of-house areas, laundry, storage, maintenance, and staff offices, need controlled access too, often across a larger staff roster with more turnover than the guest side.
Why Staff Areas Need a Different Approach
Guest room access resets with every stay through the electronic system. Staff access is longer-term and tied to employment status, which means it needs to be actively managed and updated as people join or leave.
Common Setups
- Keypad or fob access on storage, laundry, and supply rooms, restricted to the staff who actually need entry
- Master key systems for maintenance and management with tiered access levels
- Separate access review for high-turnover roles versus long-term staff
Reviewing Access Regularly
Access control is only as good as how often it's updated. A property that sets up access control once and never revisits it tends to accumulate outdated permissions over time.
See our access control systems or call 818-249-5128 to review your property's setup.