Definition

Noun: A hotel employee, typically uniformed, whose duties include assisting guests by carrying luggage, running errands, and providing basic information or services.

Usage

The term "bellhop" refers specifically to the person performing the job. It is a standard term in the hospitality industry. * The bellhop carried our suitcases to the room. * Please ask the bellhop for an extra blanket. * He worked his way through college as a bellhop at a downtown hotel.

Advanced Usage

• The role is often an entry-level position in hotels. The term can imply a youthful or junior staff member, though this is not a strict rule.
• In some contexts, "bellhop" can be used informally to describe someone who is constantly running errands for others.

Variants and Related Words

• Bellboy (noun): A direct synonym for "bellhop." The terms are interchangeable.
• Porter (noun): A broader term for a person employed to carry luggage, which can apply to train stations, airports, and hotels.
• Bell Captain (noun): The supervisor or head of the bell staff in a hotel.

Synonyms

• Bellboy
• Porter
• Luggage attendant

Antonyms

• Guest
• Patron
• Visitor

Related Phrases/Idioms

• "Tip the bellhop": A common instruction or reminder, as tipping is customary for this service.
  • Don't forget to tip the bellhop for bringing up your bags.

Noun

1. someone employed as an errand boy and luggage carrier around hotels