hotel

Meanings

• noun

  A commercial establishment that provides temporary lodging and various services for travelers, tourists, or businesspeople.

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Pronunciation

1. /hoʊˈtɛl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hotel
motel , kelvin , model , pelvic , heel , seal

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Variants

List of all variants of hotel that leads to same result
hotel , hoteldom , hoteldoms , hotels , Hotel , hotel de ville , hotel particulier , apartment hotel , apartment hotels , motor hotel , motor inn , motor inns

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'hotel' originated from the French word 'hôtel', which means 'hostel' or 'inn'. It was first used in the late 18th century to refer to a commercial establishment that provided lodging, meals, and other services for travelers.

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Trivia

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1. The first hotel was opened in Rome in 3000 BC.

2. The Ritz Carlton in Boston was the first hotel to install telephones in guest rooms in 1910.

3. The largest hotel in the world is the First World Hotel in China, with over 7,000 rooms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Motel: A type of budget hotel that usually offers lodging with parking for motor vehicles directly in front of or attached to the rooms.

2. Resort: A hotel or complex of cottages and other buildings where guests can stay and enjoy various amenities and activities, often located near a body of water or other scenic site.

3. Bed and Breakfast: A small lodging establishment that offers overnight accommodation and serves a breakfast meal.

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Culture

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Hotels have been an integral part of human civilization for centuries. They have been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music. For instance, in literature, hotels have been used as settings in novels like 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald and 'The Shining' by Stephen King. In music, there are several songs about hotels, such as 'Hotel California' by The Eagles and 'New York Hotel' by Regina Spektor.

How to Memorize "hotel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large building with a sign that says 'Hotel' and guests carrying luggage entering the lobby.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hotel' with the idea of a place where you can rest and be taken care of while traveling.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'hotel' as a place 'Home' for 'Travelers'.

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