German · Travel & Places
Hotel
Hotel
Beginnernoun
Definition
An establishment providing accommodation.
Example
Ich habe ein Zimmer im Hotel gebucht.
I booked a room in the hotel.
Etymology
'Hotel' is borrowed from the French word of the same spelling, which designated lodging establishments. It became a standard term in German by the late 19th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hotel' is predominantly used in both formal and informal contexts in travel and hospitality discussions, often appearing in written travel literature and advertisements.