The word hotel is derived from the French hôtel (coming from the same origin as hospital), which referred to a French version of a building seeing frequent visitors, and providing care, rather than a place offering accommodation.
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hotel. noun. ho·?tel ho-'tel. : an establishment that provides lodging and usually meals, entertainment, and personal services for its guests.
The word hotel is derived from the French word meaning “inn,” and that, in turn, comes from the Latin hospes, meaning “guest.” Motel is simply a contraction of the words motor and hotel. The term came into common use in the 1920s, indicating an establishment that provided parking for cars as well as food and lodging.
The most common type of accommodation in the hotel industry, a hotel is defined as an establishment that offers overnight accommodation, meals and other services. They are mainly aimed at travelers or tourists, although locals may also use them. Hotels provide private rooms and almost always have en-suite bathrooms.
Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, JapanThe oldest hotel in the world, Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan opened in 705 AD and has been passed down through the same family for an astounding 52 generations.
Zum roten Bären (translation: The Red Bear) is a hotel and restaurant in Freiburg, Germany; it has a claim to be the oldest hotel in Germany and Europe. The foundations of the hotel predate the founding of the town of Freiburg by the dukes of the House of Zähringen in 1120.