hotel-keeper
Definition
Noun: A person who owns, manages, or operates a hotel. This term refers specifically to an individual who is responsible for the running of a hotel, including supervising staff, managing bookings, and ensuring guest satisfaction.
Usage Examples
- (The owner or manager welcomed us upon arrival.)
- (She took on the role of managing a hotel.)
- (The person in charge oversaw housekeeping duties.)
Advanced Usage
"to act as a hotel-keeper": to perform the duties of managing or owning a hotel.
- He acted as a hotel-keeper for a small seaside inn during the summer season. (He temporarily took on the responsibilities of running the hotel.)
"the hotel-keeper's trade": the business or profession of running a hotel.
- The hotel-keeper's trade requires excellent customer service and organizational skills. (The profession demands specific abilities.)
Variants and Related Words
Hotelier (n): a person who owns or manages a hotel; a synonym for "hotel-keeper."
- The hotelier offered us a discount for a longer stay. (The owner or manager gave us a reduced rate.)
Hotelkeeping (n): the activity or business of running a hotel.
- Hotelkeeping involves many tasks, from booking rooms to handling complaints. (The profession encompasses various duties.)
Synonyms
- Innkeeper: a person who runs an inn or small hotel.
- Lodging house keeper: a person who manages a lodging house, often similar to a hotel-keeper but for smaller accommodations.
- Accommodation provider: a general term for someone who offers lodging services.
Related Idioms
"to keep a hotel": to operate or manage a hotel.
- She has been keeping a hotel in the city for over twenty years. (She has been running a hotel business.)
"the hotel-keeper's welcome": a warm, professional greeting typical of a good hotel.
- The hotel-keeper's welcome made us feel at home immediately. (The friendly reception set a positive tone.)