As an avid traveler and elevator enthusiast, I am deeply concerned about the growing trend of smart-carding hotel elevators. This practice, while seemingly innocuous, poses significant inconveniences for guests. Imagine being unable to access a different floor because your room key only unlocks your assigned floor. What if the ice machine on your floor is out of order? Or if there are amenities like laundry rooms or fitness centers located on other floors?

Furthermore, consider scenarios where you are staying with friends or family in different rooms. The current system makes it impossible for us to visit each other freely within the hotel premises due to these restrictions.

This issue isn't just about convenience; it's also about fostering a welcoming and accommodating environment for all guests. Hotels should be places that cater to their guests' needs and provide them with easy access to all facilities.

I urge hotels worldwide to reconsider this restrictive policy and instead adopt a more guest-friendly approach where room keys unlock all floors. Let's stand together against unnecessary inconvenience! Sign this petition today!