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hotel
[C] Countable
pl: hotels
The term evokes a sense of temporary residency and commercial hospitality. It suggests a structured environment where services like housekeeping and reception are provided, distinguishing it from the intimacy of a bed and breakfast or the permanence of an apartment. In modern usage, the word carries a wide spectrum of prestige, ranging from budget motels to luxury five-star resorts. The psychological association is often one of transit, anonymity, and the detachment from one's home environment.
Refers to the physical buildings or the business entities providing the service.