호텔
hotel[ɸʷo̞tʰe̞ɭ]
The English word hotel is translated into Korean as 호텔. Wiktionary also lists 여관 (yeogwan) and 객사 (gaeksa).
Meaning: establishment providing accommodation (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 호텔 | hotel | [ɸʷo̞tʰe̞ɭ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | |
| 여관 | yeogwan | [jʌ̹ɡwa̠n] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | |
| 객사 | gaeksa | [kɛks͈a̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) [ke̞ks͈a̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
North Korea, regional |
The primary term for a hotel is 호텔, which specifically describes modern, Western-style hotels. If you are referring to a youth hostel, you would use 유스호스텔 or a motel using 모텔. For a general, more formal way to refer to lodging establishments in a broad sense, you can use the phrase 숙박업소.
Which one should you use?
While 호텔 refers to modern, Western-style hotels, 여관 is used to describe more traditional, older or budget-friendly guesthouses and inns.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions, the term 호텔펜션 is used to refer to smaller hotels or guesthouses. In North Korea, the term 객사 may be used.
How do you pronounce it?
hotel
Did you know?
- The word 객사 can mean two very different things depending on the characters used. In one context it refers to a traditional lodging house, but in another it refers to dying away from home.
- In Korea, the term 모텔 often implies a place for couples rather than just a roadside stop for travelers.
- Traditional 여관 often feature 'ondol' heating, where guests sleep on floor mattresses rather than Western beds.
Examples in context
- 지리와 리마는 새 호텔을 샀다.Ziri and Rima bought a new hotel.This sentence shows the use of 호텔 in the context of a purchase.Tatoeba #11597092 by cherryband, translation #11116479 by Amastan
- 이 호텔에서는 다들 베르베르어를 써.Everyone speaks Berber in this hotel.This sentence describes the linguistic environment within 호텔.Tatoeba #13761903 by qlTmalffk, translation #7861923 by Amastan
- 톰은 강 근처 호텔에 방을 두고 있다.Tom has a room at the hotel near the river.This sentence describes a location for a room using 호텔.Tatoeba #11110801 by intertime, translation #2640529 by CK
- 호텔 추천해 주실래요?Could you recommend a hotel?
- 호텔 예약하고 싶어요.I'd like to make a hotel reservation.
- 수영장 있나요?Is there a swimming pool?
- 무료 와이파이 있나요?Is there free Wi-Fi?
- 조식 포함되어 있나요?Is breakfast included?
- 예약한 홍길동 입니다.I have a reservation under Hong Gil-dong.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Seoyeon and Jihoon are discussing their travel plans.
- 서연 Seo-yeon지훈 씨, 호텔은 예약했어요?Jihoon ssi, hotel-eun yeyak-haesseoyo?Jihoon, did you book the hotel?
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 예약한 호텔이 아주 좋아요.ne, yeyak-han hotel-i aju joayo.Yes, the hotel I booked is very good.
- 서연 Seo-yeon정말 다행이네요.jeongmal dahaeng-ineyo.That's a relief.
- 지훈 Ji-hun서연 씨가 좋아할 거예요.Seoyeon ssi-ga joahal geoyeyo.You will like it, Seoyeon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hotel” translations and entries 호텔, 여관, 객사, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 객사, 여관, 호텔, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
