Hotel (en. Hotel)

/oˈtel/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Establishment that provides lodging, food, and other services to guests.
We stayed at a luxury hotel during our vacation.
Nos alojamos en un hotel de lujo durante nuestras vacaciones.
Place where accommodation can be rented by the hour or by the day.
The hotel was fully booked during the peak season.
El hotel estaba completamente lleno durante la temporada alta.
Institution that offers services related to lodging.
The hotel offers a pool and gym for its visitors.
El hotel ofrece piscina y gimnasio para sus visitantes.

Etymology

From French 'hôtel', which means 'guest house' or 'building'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

five-star hotel
Hotel that has the highest level of services and amenities.
hotel de cinco estrellas
hotel reservation
The act of securing a place to stay in a hotel.
reserva en el hotel
hotel check-in
Process of checking in upon arrival at a hotel.
check-in en el hotel

Related Words

lodging
Action of hosting or being hosted.
hospedaje
reception
Area of a hotel where information is offered and guests are registered.
recepción
concierge
Hotel employee responsible for helping guests with their needs.
conserje

Slang Meanings

Hosting someone in a hotel at no cost
I gave my friend a hotel when he came to town.
Le hice un hotel a mi amigo cuando vino a la ciudad.
Spending the night in a hotel for fun
We are going to do a hotel this weekend as a getaway.
Vamos a hacer un hotel este fin de semana como una escapada.