Hotel

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This article is about lodging. For other uses, see Hotel (disambiguation).

"Hotel room" redirects here. For the 1993 HBO television series, see Hotel Room.

Not to be confused with Hostel.

See also: Motel

The Burj Al Arab in Dubai

The historic Plaza Hotel in New York City,New York

The Hilton San Diego Bayfront, San Diego, United States

Atrium Lobby of the Shanghai Grand Hyatt, Shanghai, China

Lobby of the Burj al Arab in Dubai, United Emirates

Savoy Hotel, London, England

A hotel is an establishment that provides lodging paid on a short-term basis. The provision of basic accommodation, in times past, consisting only of a room with a bed, a cupboard, a small table and a washstand has largely been replaced by rooms with modern facilities, including en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning or climate control. Additional common features found in hotel rooms are atelephone, an alarm clock, a television, a safe, a mini-bar with snack foods and drinks, and facilities for making tea and coffee. Luxury features include bathrobes and slippers, a pillow menu, twin-sink vanities, and jacuzzi bathtubs. Larger hotels may provide additional guest facilities such as a swimming pool, fitness center, business center, childcare, conference facilities and social function services

Hotel rooms are usually numbered (or named in some smaller hotels and B&Bs) to allow guests to identify their room. Some hotels offer meals as part of a room and board arrangement. In the United Kingdom, a hotel is required by law to serve food and drinks to all guests within certain stated hours. In Japan, capsule hotels provide a minimized amount of room space and shared facilities.