Swedish · Travel & Places
Hotell
Hotel
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
A place where travelers pay to stay overnight.
Example
Vi bokade ett hotell i centrum.
We booked a hotel in the center.
Etymology
'Hotell' comes from the French 'hôtel', indicating a historical borrowing associated with the development of hospitality in Sweden.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hotell' is used in both informal and formal contexts, especially in discussions about travel and accommodations, and it is widely found in written Swedish.