hotels

ho-tels · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of hotel; establishments providing paid lodging and usually meals and other services for travelers.

  2. 2.

    Buildings or businesses that offer accommodation services.

Phrases & expressions

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    chain hotels — Hotels operated by the same company
  • •
    boutique hotels — Small, stylish hotels
  • •
    five-star hotels — Hotels with the highest rating

Related words

See also: accommodation, hostel, hotel, motel
Synonyms: accommodations, inns, lodges, motels

Etymology

Plural of hotel, from French hotel ("mansion, large townhouse"), from Old French hostel ("lodging"), from Medieval Latin hospitale ("guest house"). Doublet of hostel and related to hospital.