The word for a hotel in Japanese is hoteru (ホテル) and a hotel guests is tōshukusha (投宿者). Find more hotel-related Japanese translations in the following section.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel English loanword ホテル | Hoteru | None | |
| Lodging/inn やど | Yado | 宿 | |
| Ryokan Traditional Japanese inn りょかん | Ryokan | 旅館 | |
| Love hotel ラブホテル | Rabuhoteru | None | |
| Luxury hotel こうきゅうホテル | Kōkyū hoteru | 高級ホテル | |
| Capsule hotel カプセルホテル | Kapuseru hoteru | None | |
| Cheap hotel やすやど | Yasuyado | 安宿 | |
| Hotel lobby ホワイエ | Howaie | None | |
| Hotel guest とうしゅくしゃ | Tōshukusha | 投宿者 |
Interesting facts about hotels in Japan
Japanese hotels are famous for their extremely high level of service and attention to detail that are specifically tailored to the needs of both domestic and international travelers. Then there are also the Japanese Love Hotels which are short-stay accommodations designed for couples who would like to spend a few hours together. These hotels are most often found in urban areas and offer themed rooms, privacy, and discretion.
Find out more about various types of Japanese accommodations such as ryokans, capsule hotels and love hotels.