A guest swings a heavy case onto the rack, and the case hits the wall behind it. A year later the paint has a scuff line at suitcase height. Hotel luggage racks come with or without a raised back, in metal or wood, and the choice shows up on your walls and your room plan. This guide settles it with listed sizes and prices.
Quick answerChoose the Corby Ashton with a raised back where the rack stands against a painted wall, because the back protects the paint. Choose no back for tight spaces, and the York wooden rack for a warmer look. Every page we checked lists a 50kg strap load, so wall, space, finish and price decide.
Hotel luggage racks: the seven in stock
Our luggage racks range lists seven Corby of Windsor racks, all in stock on 9 November 2026. Four are the Ashton metal rack, in black or chrome, with a raised back or with no back. Three are the York wooden rack, in black, dark wood or light wood.
Each page we checked lists black nylon straps and a load of up to 50kg. All carry a 1 year guarantee. They dispatch direct from the supplier, usually within 3 to 5 working days, so the lead time is part of the choice.
The wider guestroom items collection adds hangers and bins, so the room can be fitted from one order.
Luggage rack sizes, weight and price compared
The table uses the listed figures from the black Ashton pages and the York wooden pages. Chrome Ashton racks cost more, at £41.65 with no back and £46.55 with a back.
| Rack | Height | Width | Depth | Weight | Raised back | Folds | Price, inc VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton, black, no back | 480mm | 620mm | 400mm | 1.90kg | No | Not stated | £35.02 |
| Ashton, black, with back | 680mm | 620mm | 515mm | 2.36kg | Yes | Yes | £39.78 |
| York wooden, light or dark | 485mm | 655mm | 385mm | 3.49kg | Not stated | Yes | £51.60 |
Raised back or no back: what the back protects
The raised back protects the wall. The Ashton with back page says the raised back helps prevent wall damage. The no-back Ashton has no such guard, so a case pushed against the rack meets the wall directly.
The back costs space and money. It adds 200mm in height and 115mm in depth against the no-back Ashton, and £4.76 a rack on the black pair.
Trade tipFit the raised back where the rack stands against paint or wallpaper. Choose no back for an alcove, a wardrobe recess or a hard-wearing wall.
Watch outThe with-back rack is 515mm deep. Measure the gap between the wall and the bed before you order the Corby Ashton Metal Luggage Rack in Black with Back.
Metal or wood: weight, look and finish
Metal is lighter and wood is warmer. The Ashton weighs 1.90kg with no back and 2.36kg with a back. The York weighs 3.49kg, which housekeeping will feel when rooms are turned.
Finish choice is wider on the metal rack, with black or chrome. The York comes in black, dark wood or light wood. Match the finish to the headboard, the desk and the wardrobe so the rack looks planned.
The sources we checked do not rank metal against wood for durability. Neither does the strap load differ, so weight, look and price are the real differences.
Bed bugs and luggage racks: what the evidence says
The British Pest Control Association says to avoid putting luggage directly on the bed or furniture. Its page lists signs such as small reddish-brown clusters and dark spots. It does not mention luggage racks, and it does not say that one material beats another.
BPCA suggests a proactive monitoring regime from a professional pest company, and pest awareness for cleaning staff. It recommends contacting a professional pest control company at once if you suspect an infestation.
RuleTreat any claim that metal beats wood, or the reverse, as unproven. Inspect every rack at every room turn and keep a record.
- Open the rack fully at the room turn so every strap and joint is visible.
- Look at the points where each strap meets the frame, and at the hinges.
- Check for the signs BPCA lists: reddish-brown clusters and dark spots.
- Wipe the frame and straps with your normal housekeeping cleaner.
- Report anything suspect to your pest contractor straight away and take the room out of use.
Worked example: fitting out ten rooms
Say you are fitting ten guest rooms in black. The prices are the listed prices inc VAT on 9 November 2026:
- Ashton, no back: 10 at £35.02 is £350.20.
- Ashton, with back: 10 at £39.78 is £397.80.
- York wooden: 10 at £51.60 is £516.00.
- Differences: the raised back adds £47.60 across ten rooms. The York costs £118.20 more than the Ashton with back.
The back costs £4.76 a room. Set that against repainting scuffed walls in your own rooms. For a wider fit-out, see our hotel supplies.
Where luggage rack orders go wrong
- Choosing on finish alone. The wall behind the rack decides back or no back.
- Forgetting the size. The with-back rack is 680mm high and 515mm deep.
- Assuming every rack folds. The with-back and York pages say it folds. The no-back page does not say.
- Ordering late. Supplier dispatch is usually 3 to 5 working days.
- Mixing models without a record. A replacement order needs the exact model and finish.
Buyer's checklist
- Measure the wall gap against the 400mm, 515mm or 385mm listed depth.
- Decide raised back or no back from the wall finish.
- Choose metal or wood to match the room.
- Confirm the finish: black, chrome, light wood or dark wood.
- Allow 3 to 5 working days for dispatch.
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FAQs
No rule requires one. A raised back protects the wall behind the rack, and the Ashton with back page says it helps prevent wall damage. It adds 200mm in height and 115mm in depth against the no-back Ashton, so choose it where the rack stands against paint and you have the space.
Each Ashton and York page we checked lists black nylon straps holding luggage up to 50kg. That is a listed figure, not a test certificate. Check it against the heaviest cases your guests bring, and replace any rack with frayed straps or a loose frame.
The sources we checked do not rank one above the other. The metal Ashton weighs 1.90kg to 2.36kg and costs £35.02 to £46.55. The wooden York weighs 3.49kg and costs £51.60. Choose on room style, the weight housekeeping handles and your budget.
BPCA says bed bugs hide in crevices in furniture close to where people sleep, and advises against putting luggage on the bed or furniture. Its page does not mention luggage racks. Inspect racks at every room turn, and call a professional pest controller at once if you see signs.
The Ashton with back and the York light and dark wood pages say the rack folds away for storage. The Ashton with no back page does not state folding either way, so ask before ordering if folding matters in your rooms. All the racks we checked carry a 1 year guarantee.
The Ashton and York pages we checked say the racks dispatch direct from the supplier, usually within 3 to 5 working days, on Corby's own courier. That differs from same-day dispatch on other lines, so order early when you have a refit or reopening date.
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