Hebrew · Travel & Places
malon
Hotel
A place where travelers pay to stay overnight.
הזמנו חדר במלון על הים.
We booked a room at a hotel by the sea.
'מלון' (malon) originates from the Arabic word 'مَأْلُون' (ma'alun), meaning 'place of lodging'. The term has been used throughout history in Hebrew contexts to denote places that provide accommodations.
'מלון' can be used in both formal and informal settings, typically in discussions related to travel, tourism, and hospitality. It is common in both spoken and written Hebrew, with regional variations reflecting different types of lodging options.
The term is mentioned in various travel guides and literature discussing Israeli tourism and hospitality.