Hotel

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Hotel

Hotel (/hoʊˈtɛl/; from French hôtel, from the Old French hostel, meaning "host") is a type of accommodation that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis.

Etymology

The word hotel is derived from the French hôtel, which referred to a townhouse or any other building seeing frequent visitors. This is a derivation from the Old French hostel, which developed from the Latin hospes, meaning "guest" or "host".

Definition

A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. Facilities provided inside a hotel room can range from a modest-quality mattress in a small room to large suites with bigger, higher-quality beds, a dresser, a refrigerator and other kitchen facilities, upholstered chairs, a flat screen television, and en-suite bathrooms.

Related Terms

  • Inn: An inn is a hotel of sorts, typically a pub or tavern that provides lodging to travelers.
  • Motel: A motel, short for "motor hotel", is a hotel designed for motorists, and usually has a parking area for motor vehicles.
  • Resort: A resort is a self-contained commercial establishment that tries to provide most of a vacationer's wants, such as food, drink, lodging, sports, entertainment, and shopping, on the premises.
  • Hostel: A hostel is a budget-oriented, shared-room ("dormitory") accommodation that accepts individual travelers or groups for short-term stays.
  • Bed and Breakfast: A bed and breakfast (typically shortened to B&B or BnB) is a small lodging establishment that offers overnight accommodation and breakfast.

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