No, I don't find it convenient either. Since I'm always carrying at least a credit card and a license, one more card is easy enough to carry, and is much easier to use than a phone...like you noticed, fewer touches with the card.

I'm stopping by the desk when I first get to a hotel anyway. Even if I were using the phone, I'd want a key as a backup in case my phone dies. But there are usually other reasons too. And while I'm sure it would horrify some people in these times, occasionally I don't want to carry my phone with me, such as if I'm going for a run.