Finnish · Travel & Places
Hotelli
Hotel
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where travelers pay to stay overnight.
Example
Varasimme hotellin keskustasta.
We booked a hotel in the center.
Etymology
'Hotelli' is borrowed from the French 'hôtel,' adapted into Finnish following the rise of tourism and accommodation facilities in the early 20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hotelli' is used in both formal settings, such as travel literature, and informal discussions, being widely understood across the nation.