The two-sided Do Not Disturb/Please Make Up Room sign is the most familiar door hanger in the world. Every hotel needs one, and it quietly shapes a guest’s impression of the property every time they hang it on the handle. This template is a classic, elegant version for hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and serviced apartments. One side is midnight navy with a gold crescent moon and stars and Do Not Disturb in flowing script; the other is warm cream with a rising sun and Please Make Up My Room.
Night Side: Do Not Disturb
This hanger uses the compact 3.5 x 8.5 inch size common for hotel signs, printed on both sides. The front is deep navy framed by a double gold border, one thicker line and one fine line just inside it. Below the door hole, a gold crescent moon sits among small gold and cream stars. Please is set in widely spaced gold Cinzel capitals, followed by Do Not and Disturb in large cream Great Vibes script. A short gold rule separates the words from the hotel name, The Ashford Hotel, in gold capitals, with a small logo near the bottom.
Day Side: Please Make Up My Room
The reverse is warm cream with the same double gold frame. A sunrise replaces the moon: an orange half-sun sits on a gold horizon line with rays spreading above it. Please in spaced gold capitals is followed by Make Up and My Room in navy script, then a gold rule and the hotel name. The two sides mirror each other, so guests instantly understand which message is showing.
Why Night and Day Work So Well
Guests often use Do Not Disturb when sleeping late, and Make Up Room when they head out for the day. The moon and sun symbols match those moments and are understood by every guest, whatever language they speak. That makes the hanger clear for international travellers, families and late-night arrivals alike.
Personalising the Hotel Name
Click the hotel name on both sides to type your property’s name. If you have a logo, place it in the slot near the bottom of each side, replacing the small mark. Boutique hotels may also add a room number line for housekeeping, or a short welcome phrase in the local language.
Common Hotel Door Hanger Messages
| Message | Meaning for staff | Typical side |
|---|---|---|
| Do Not Disturb | No housekeeping, no knocking | Night or privacy side |
| Please Make Up My Room | Clean the room today | Day side |
| Privacy Please | Softer alternative to Do Not Disturb | Privacy side |
| Green Choice/Skip Today | No cleaning, eco reward | Either side |
| Room Service Order | Collect breakfast form | Separate menu hanger |
Matching Your Brand Colours
Navy and gold suit classic and luxury properties. A beach resort might choose turquoise and sand, a modern city hotel black and white, a country inn forest green and cream. Change the page colours, frame lines, and text on both sides together. Keep the night side darker than the day side so the difference is obvious from down the corridor.
Fonts for a Refined Look
Cinzel, based on classical Roman inscriptions, gives the small Please lines a formal feel, while Great Vibes adds elegance to the main message. If your brand uses other typefaces, choose similar pairs from the font list: a clean capital font with a script, or a single elegant serif.
Hole Size for Hotel Handles
A dashed circle near the top marks the opening and a dashed slit marks the cut, so guests can slide the sign over lever handles and knobs. Hotel handles vary; if your doors have large levers, ask your printer for a slightly larger hole or a longer slit.
Durable Printing for Hotel Use
Hotel hangers are handled many times a day. Download as a PDF with bleed and crop marks and order a heavy stock, 16 pt or more, with a matte or soft-touch laminate on both sides. Lamination resists fingerprints and moisture and keeps the sign looking fresh for months. Some hotels choose plastic hangers for maximum durability.
Housekeeping Etiquette
A well-designed hanger supports good service. Train housekeeping staff to respect Do Not Disturb signs and to follow your safety policy if a sign stays up for an unusually long time, for example, by checking on the guest by phone. Clear policies protect guests’ privacy and wellbeing.
Using It in Short-Term Rentals
Serviced apartments, guesthouses and vacation rentals with mid-stay cleaning can use the same hanger. Change the hotel name to the property name, and the day side to Please clean today if that suits your service.
Multilingual Guests
International hotels often print the main messages in two or three languages. Add small lines under the script, such as Ne pas déranger or No molestar on the night side, and Faire la chambre or Limpiar la habitación on the day side. Keep the main English line largest and the translations small and tidy; the moon and sun symbols already help guests who read none of the languages.
Replacing Worn Hangers
Hangers that are bent, faded, or written on make a room look tired. Include a hanger check in your housekeeping inspection, and keep a stock of spares. A crisp, attractive sign is a small detail guests notice, especially in luxury properties.
Quick-Reference Details
- Size: 3.5 x 8.5 inches, two pages in the editor
- Front: navy night side with crescent moon
- Back: cream day side with sunrise
- Fonts: Cinzel and Great Vibes, both Google Fonts
Hotel Sign FAQ
What size is this hotel door hanger?
3.5 x 8.5 inches, a compact size that fits most hotel handles.
Can I add a room service number?
Yes. Add a small line under the hotel name on the day side.
Are both sides editable?
Yes. Each side is a separate page in the editor.
Can I add a breakfast order on the back instead?
Use the separate breakfast order hanger in this collection, or add a third page for a menu.
Can I change the moon to stars only?
Yes. Delete the crescent shapes and enlarge the stars.
