Definition

1. Noun:
   • A commercial establishment providing lodging and usually meals and other services for travelers: A "hotel" is a building or establishment that offers paid accommodation, typically on a short-term basis, to guests. It often includes additional services such as restaurants, room service, and conference facilities.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • We booked a room at a beachfront hotel for our vacation.
  • The conference will be held at a major hotel in the city center.
  • This historic hotel has been welcoming guests for over a century.

Advanced Usage

• "to check into/out of a hotel": to formally register one's arrival at or departure from a hotel.
  • We will check into the hotel at 3 PM and check out by noon on Sunday.
• "hotel management": the administration and operation of a hotel.
  • She studied hotel management to pursue a career in the hospitality industry.

Variants and Related Words

• Hotelier (n): a person who owns or manages a hotel.
  • The famous hotelier is known for his luxurious properties.
• Motel (n): a type of hotel designed for motorists, typically with rooms accessible directly from the parking area.
  • We stopped at a motel for the night during our road trip.

Synonyms

• Inn: A smaller establishment, often with a more traditional or cozy atmosphere, providing lodging and sometimes food.
• Lodge: Often refers to accommodation in a natural or rural setting, such as a ski lodge or hunting lodge.
• Hostel: A budget-oriented, shared-room accommodation that often caters to travelers like backpackers.

Related Phrases

• "Hotel room": The individual unit of accommodation within a hotel.
  • Our hotel room had a beautiful view of the park.
• "Hotel lobby": The entrance and reception area of a hotel.
  • Let's meet in the hotel lobby before dinner.

Related Idioms

• "Run a tight ship/hotel": To manage an organization, like a hotel, in a very efficient and strict manner.
  • The new manager runs a tight hotel; everything is always perfectly organized.

Noun

1. a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services