hotel
/ˈhotɛl/
The Indonesian word for hotel is hotel.
The word hotel refers to an establishment that provides accommodation.
Meaning: establishment providing accommodation (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In popular tourist destinations like Bali, the term villa is often used instead of hotel for upscale accommodations.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈhotɛl/
Did you know?
- In many Indonesian cities, a hotel melati (jasmine hotel) refers to a budget or low-star accommodation, often used as a euphemism for very basic lodging.
- The word hotel is spelled exactly the same in Indonesian as it is in Dutch, reflecting the historical linguistic influence of the Netherlands in the archipelago.
- The term losmen is often used for small, family-run guesthouses and is a direct adaptation of the Dutch word 'losmen'.
Examples in context
- Aku di kamar hotelku.I'm in my hotel room.This sentence shows how to use hotel when referring to your own room.Tatoeba #13798753 by HAGNi, translation #3821101 by CK
- Aku bekerja di hotel.I work in a hotel.This sentence demonstrates using hotel to describe a place of work.Tatoeba #13798759 by HAGNi, translation #11754821 by ddnktr
- Tom menginap di hotel.Tom stayed in the hotel.This sentence illustrates the use of hotel in the context of staying overnight.Tatoeba #13798758 by HAGNi, translation #3185005 by CK
- Bolehkah Anda memandu saya ke hotel terdekat?Can you direct me to the nearest hotel?
- Saya mencari penginapan yang nyaman di kota ini.I'm looking for a comfortable hotel in this city.
- Kamu tahu nggak ada hotel murah di sekitar sini?Do you know if there are any cheap hotels around here?
- Aku mau cari losmen untuk menginap semalam.I want to find a losmen for an overnight stay.
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Example conversation
Adi and Indah are discussing where to stay for their vacation.
- AdiKita harus cari hotel yang murah.We have to find a cheap hotel.
- IndahAku sudah pesan hotel dekat pantai.I have already booked a hotel near the beach.
- AdiApakah hotel itu punya kolam renang?Does that hotel have a swimming pool?
- IndahYa, hotel ini sangat mewah.Yes, this hotel is very luxurious.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hotel” translations and entries hotel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
