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.
Meanings
Noun
An establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis.
"We booked a hotel near the airport."