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hotel

/(h)əʊˈtɛl/

noun

Meaning

  • A large town house or mansion; a grand private residence, especially in France.

  • An establishment that provides accommodation and other services for paying guests; normally larger than a guesthouse, and often one of a chain.

  • A restaurant; any dining establishment.

  • The letter H in the ICAO spelling alphabet.

  • The larger red property in the game of Monopoly, in contradistinction to houses.

  • The guest accommodation and dining section of a cruise ship.