hotelier

noun

ho·​te·​lier hō-ˈtel-yər How to pronounce hotelier (audio) ˌō-tᵊl-ˈyā How to pronounce hotelier (audio)
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Synonyms of hoteliernext
: a proprietor or manager of a hotel

Examples of hotelier in a Sentence

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Today, instead of erasing the past in the name of tourism, hoteliers are leaning into that heritage, merging preservation with architectural creativity. Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026 But this winter wasn’t what Richard’s Motel owner Richard Clavet and other hoteliers in the area had hoped for. CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026 The hoteliers Miskit’s group represents generate transient occupancy tax, or TOT. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026 The Edition brand is a partnership between hotelier Ian Schrager and Marriott International. Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hotelier

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of hotelier was circa 1738

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“Hotelier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hotelier. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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