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What is the old English term for hotel?

hostel (n.) early 13c., inn, house of entertainment, from Old French ostel, hostel house, home, dwelling; inn, lodgings, shelter (11c., Modern French hôtel), from Medieval Latin hospitale inn; large house (see hospital). Obsolete after 16c., revived 1808, along with hostelry by Sir Walter Scott.



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Definition & Citations: An inn ; a public house or tavern ; a house for entertaining strangers ortravelers. St Louis v. Siegrist, 40 Mo.

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The Motel Inn (originally known as the Milestone Mo-Tel), located in San Luis Obispo, California, was the first motel in the world. It opened on December 12, 1925, and closed in 1991. The Apple Farm Inn next door is expanding and incorporating parts of the original hotel that are still standing into additional rooms.

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Moon performed this stunt in order to celebrate his 21st birthday. The Holiday Inn staff, however, were less impressed by his car show than the other guests. As a result, all of the band members were banned for life from all branches of the Holiday Inn chain.

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Synonyms of hotel (noun place where one pays for accommodation)
  • hostel.
  • house.
  • inn.
  • lodging.
  • motel.
  • resort.
  • tavern.
  • auberge.


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A customer of a hotel, motel, or inn is called a guest. This term is used to make you feel welcome, like you are more than just a customer, and is a specific approach to customer service.

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