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"Hotel" in Spanish: hotel
el hotel
Hotel in Spanish is el hotel. It is masculine. Say en el hotel for at the hotel.
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How to pronounce hotel
Say it
oh-TEL
/o.ˈtel/
oh-TEL. Stress TEL. Silent h.
"Hotel" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el hotel | the hotel Default noun. | Default noun. |
| en el hotel | at / in the hotel Location. | Location. |
| recepción del hotel | hotel front desk Check-in area. | Check-in area. |
| reservar un hotel | to book a hotel Planning a trip. | Planning a trip. |
How to use hotel in real life
- 1Taxi
Al hotel Centro, por favor.
To Hotel Centro, please.
Al hotel plus name.
- 2Texting
Estoy en el hotel ya.
I'm at the hotel already.
En el hotel for location.
- 3Asking staff
¿A qué hora abre el hotel el desayuno?
What time does the hotel open breakfast?
El hotel as subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with hotel
Incorrect: La hotel es caro.
Correct: El hotel es caro.
Hotel is masculine: el hotel.
Incorrect: Voy a el hotel.
Correct: Voy al hotel.
A + el becomes al before hotel.
Good to know
Good to knowPeople often name the hotel brand instead of saying solo hotel. Reception may greet with buenos días before business.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Arriving after a long trip
ChatPal
¿Este es tu hotel?
Is this your hotel?
You
Sí. El hotel queda en esta esquina.
Yes. The hotel is on this corner.
ChatPal
Vamos a recepción.
Let's go to the front desk.
You
Perfecto. Dejo las maletas en el hotel.
Perfect. I'll leave the bags at the hotel.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hotel" in Spanish
Is hotel masculine?
Yes: el hotel, un hotel.
How do I say to the hotel?
Al hotel.
How do you pronounce hotel?
Oh-TEL. The h in hotel is silent.
Hotel or hostal?
Hotel is a hotel. Hostal is often a simpler guesthouse.
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