Hoteles (en. Hotels)

/oˈteles/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Establishment intended to provide temporary accommodation.
The hotel where we stayed had a beautiful sea view.
El hotel donde nos quedamos tenía una hermosa vista al mar.
Building that offers lodging services and often meals and entertainment.
We booked a luxury hotel for our vacation.
Reservamos un hotel de lujo para nuestras vacaciones.
Place where a person can stay temporarily.
Hotels near the center are generally more expensive.
Los hoteles cerca del centro son generalmente más caros.

Etymology

From the French 'hôtel', which originally referred to a house or mansion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to book a hotel
To make a reservation to stay at a hotel.
reservar un hotel
luxury hotel
Hotel that offers high-quality services and amenities.
hotel de lujo
near the hotel
Location close to a hotel.
cerca del hotel

Related Words

hostel
Establishment that offers accommodation, usually at lower prices than a hotel.
hostal
guesthouse
Type of accommodation where food is also provided.
pensión
accommodation
Place where one can reside temporarily.
alojamiento

Slang Meanings

Motel
We stayed at a motel near the highway.
Nos quedamos en un motel cerca de la carretera.
Hostel
The hostel is a cheaper option than hotels.
El hostal es una opción más barata que los hoteles.