होटल
hoṭal/ɦoː.ʈəl/masculine
The English word 'hotel' is translated into Hindi as होटल (hoṭal). Wiktionary also lists मेहमानख़ाना (mehmānxānā).
Meaning: establishment providing accommodation (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| होटल | hoṭal | /ɦoː.ʈəl/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| मेहमानख़ाना | mehmānxānā | masculine |
Both terms are used to describe an establishment providing accommodation. You can use the phrase पांच सितारा होटल to specifically refer to a five-star hotel.
What does it mean word for word?
The term मेहमानख़ाना literally refers to a place for guests.
Which one should you use?
होटल is the most common way to say 'hotel' in modern Hindi. In contrast, मेहमानख़ाना is a more formal or literary term.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the word in a sentence, you may need to add postpositions. To say 'in the hotel', add the postposition में to get होटल में. To indicate possession or a relationship to the hotel, such as 'the hotel's' or 'of the hotel', use the postposition का to get होटल का. Both forms are masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as hoṭal (/ɦoː.ʈəl/).
Did you know?
- In India, a होटल often refers to a small eatery or a restaurant rather than a place to sleep. If you want a place to stay, you may need to specify a 'lodge' or a 'guest house' to avoid confusion.
- The term मेहमानख़ाना is derived from मेहमान, meaning 'guest'. This emphasizes a cultural tradition of hospitality where the guest is treated with the utmost respect, similar to the concept of 'Atithi Devo Bhava' or 'the guest is God'.
- The word मेहमानख़ाना is a Persian-derived compound, where मेहमान means 'guest' and ख़ाना refers to a 'room', 'compartment', or 'cell'.
Examples in context
- वह होटल से दूर नहीं है.It is not far away from the hotel.This sentence shows how to use होटल to describe distance.Tatoeba #2283881 by RadiumCat, translation #42650 by CK
- मैं एक होटल में रहता हूँ।I live in a hotel.This sentence demonstrates using होटल to state where one lives.Tatoeba #4638782 by sabretou, translation #2377657 by CK
- हम झील के पास एक होटल में ठहरे।We stayed at a hotel by the lake.This sentence illustrates the use of होटल regarding a place of stay.Tatoeba #514127 by minshirui, translation #23193 by CK
- क्या आप मुझे बालकवी होटल का पता बता सकते हैं?Could you please tell me the address of Balakavi Hotel?
- हमें पांच सितारा होटल में रिजर्वेशन करवाना है।We want to make a reservation at a five-star hotel.
- क्या होटल में रोजगार के अवसर हैं?Are there job opportunities available in the hotel?
- मैंने इंटरनेट पर होटल की बुकिंग कराई है।I have made a hotel booking online.
- क्या यहाँ कैशलेस भुगतान स्वीकार किए जाते हैं?Do you accept cashless payment here?
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Amit and Neha are planning a trip.
- अमित Amitक्या तुमने होटल बुक कर लिया?kyā tumnē hoṭal buk kar liyā?Did you book the hotel?
- नेहा Nehaनहीं, मैं अभी ढूँढ रही हूँ।nahīṃ, maiṃ abhī dhūndh rahī hūṃ.No, I am looking for one right now.
- अमित Amitहमें शहर के बीच में रुकना चाहिए।hamēṃ śahar kē bīch mēṃ ruknā chāhiē.We should stay in the middle of the city.
- नेहा Nehaठीक है, मैं वैसा ही होटल ढूँढूँगी।ṭhīk hai, maiṃ vaisā hī hoṭal dhūndhūngī.Okay, I will look for a hotel like that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hotel” translations and entries होटल, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
