One entry found for hotel.

Main Entry: ho·tel
Pronunciation: h-tel
Function: noun
Etymology: from French hôtel "hotel," from early French hostel "a place for travelers to spend the night," derived from Latin hospitalis "of a guest, showing hospitality," from hospit-, hospes "host, stranger, guest" --related to HOSPITAL, HOSPITALITY
: an establishment that provides lodging and usually meals, entertainment, and personal services for its guests