A hotel is a commercial establishment that provides lodging, meals, and other services to guests, travelers, and tourists. Hotels can range from small family-run businesses to large international chains. Most hotels list a variety of services, such as room service, laundry, and concierge.

A hotel is a commercial establishment that provides paid lodging, meals, and a variety of personal services to travelers and tourists. The term is derived from the French hôtel, historically referring to a grand city townhouse. In the modern hospitality industry, hotels range from budget-friendly "one-star" family-run inns to "five-star" world-class luxury properties that offer opulent decor, concierge services, fine dining, and extensive business facilities. Most modern hotels provide standard amenities such as climate-controlled rooms, en-suite bathrooms, high-speed internet, and cable television. They are often classified by their target market—such as commercial hotels for business travelers, resort hotels for vacationers, or motels for highway travelers. Beyond simple shelter, a hotel functions as a "home away from home," aiming to provide a safe, comfortable, and often culturally-integrated environment for guests during their temporary stay.