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

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The backstory Bãi San Hô, purchased in 2014 by French hotelier Arnaud Zannier, is the sixth hotel in the Zannier Hotels portfolio–others are located in Namibia, Cambodia and France (another opening in France is set to happen later in 2026). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026 The Edition brand is a partnership between hotelier Ian Schrager and Marriott International. Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026 In 2022, the hotelier Jeff Klein bought the Jane for $62 million, and Drumgold’s home underwent a more substantial shift. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 26 Mar. 2026 The visionary hotelier’s home has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 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 6 Apr. 2026.

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