Korean Dictionary
How to say "Hotel" in Korean
“Hotel” in Korean is 호텔 (pronounced "Hotel").
호텔
Hotel
Usage & Context
Building providing lodging. Korea has luxury hotels and budget options.
Example Sentence
호텔은 매우 편안해요.
Hotels are very comfortable.
How to use 호텔 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Hotel” is 호텔, romanized as Hotel.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 호텔.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '호' (ho) like 'ho' in 'hope'. '텔' (tel) sounds like 'tell' in 'tell me'. The stress is slightly on the last syllable, '텔'.
More Example Sentences
Making travel arrangements.
이번 여행에 좋은 호텔을 예약했어요.
I booked a good hotel for this trip.
Reviewing a hotel stay.
호텔 조식이 정말 맛있었어요.
The hotel breakfast was really delicious.
Asking about hotel logistics.
호텔 체크인 시간이 언제예요?
What time is hotel check-in?
Cultural Context
In Korea, '호텔' (hotel) refers to standard hotels, from luxury chains to business hotels. It's crucial to distinguish it from '모텔' (motel), which is a separate category of lodging often used for short stays or by couples, and generally less formal. The term '호캉스' (hokangseu), a portmanteau of '호텔' and '바캉스' (vacance), is popular for a hotel staycation.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
호텔 예약
Hotel reservation
호텔 방
Hotel room
호텔에 묵다
To stay at a hotel
Related Expressions
모텔
motel
Motel (distinct from hotel)
여관
yeogwan
Inn (traditional, older style lodging)
숙소
sukso
Accommodation/lodging
펜션
pension
Pension (often like a guesthouse/villa)
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