hotelier

noun

ho·​te·​lier hō-ˈtel-yər  ˌō-tᵊl-ˈyā 

ˌȯ-

: a proprietor or manager of a hotel

Examples of hotelier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It was planned in collaboration with restaurateur and hotelier Sam Fox, through his company Author & Edit Hospitality. —Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025

This account of the allegations against Los Angeles hotelier Steve Farzam is based on official statements, court documents, investigation reports, interviews with law enforcement officials and people who encountered him over the years, his social media posts and other reporting from CNN. —Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025

The hotelier has just opened the doors of its new hotel nestled with Ha Long Bay, known for its stunning emerald waters and towering limestone islands that make for a gorgeous backdrop for any adventure. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025

Instead of celebrating occupancy rates that barely exceed industry averages, hoteliers would do well to focus on guest satisfaction scores, sustainability initiatives, innovation in service delivery and community impact. —Ascend Agency, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French hôtelier, going back to Old French ostelier, hostelier "innkeeper," from ostel, hostel "lodgings, hotel entry 1" + -ier -er entry 2

Note: Cf. hosteler, hostler, ultimately borrowed from Anglo-Norman counterparts to the continental Old French word.

First Known Use

circa 1738, in the meaning defined above