das  Hotelzimmer

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/hoˈtɛlˌt͡sɪmɐ/

🛌 What exactly is a *Hotelzimmer*?

A Hotelzimmer (article: das) refers to a single room or accommodation unit within a *Hotel* (hotel), provided to guests for a temporary stay. It serves as a private sleeping and living area during travel.

The word is a compound noun, composed of:

• das Hotel (*hotel*)
• das Zimmer (*room*)

Since the base word *Zimmer* is neuter (*sächlich*), the compound noun *Hotelzimmer* also takes its article *das*. There are no exceptions or common mistakes regarding the article here. 🚨 Be careful not to confuse it with a *Suite* or an *Appartement*, which are often larger or offer additional amenities.

🧐 Grammar in Detail: *das Hotelzimmer*

"Hotelzimmer" is a noun of neuter gender (*Neutrum*). The article is always "das".

Example Sentences

1. Ich habe ein Hotelzimmer für zwei Nächte gebucht.
   I booked a hotel room for two nights.
2. Die Aussicht aus dem Hotelzimmer war fantastisch.
   The view from the hotel room was fantastic.
3. Der Preis des Hotelzimmers beinhaltet Frühstück.
   The price of the hotel room includes breakfast.
4. Wir brauchen zwei getrennte Hotelzimmer.
   We need two separate hotel rooms.

🗣️ How to Use "Hotelzimmer" in Conversation

The word *Hotelzimmer* is primarily used in the context of travel and overnight stays.

• Booking: "Ich möchte bitte ein ruhiges Hotelzimmer reservieren." (*I would like to reserve a quiet hotel room, please.*)
• Description: "Das Hotelzimmer war sauber und modern eingerichtet." (*The hotel room was clean and modernly furnished.*)
• Comparison: "Ein Doppelzimmer ist ein Hotelzimmer für zwei Personen, ein Einzelzimmer für eine Person." (*A double room is a hotel room for two people, a single room for one person.*)
• At the hotel: "Können Sie mir bitte den Weg zu meinem Hotelzimmer zeigen?" (*Could you please show me the way to my hotel room?*)

It's a very specific term and rarely used metaphorically. It's often differentiated by size or features, e.g., *Standard-Hotelzimmer* (standard hotel room), *Superior-Hotelzimmer* (superior hotel room), *Familienzimmer* (family room).

🧠 Mnemonics and Memory Aids

Article Mnemonic: Think of *das Zimmer* (*the room*). A *Hotelzimmer* is just a specific type of *Zimmer*, and *Zimmer* is neuter. So: das Zimmer -> das Hotelzimmer. Like *das* little house (*das Haus*) for on the go.

Meaning Mnemonic: The word itself is the best clue! It's a *Zimmer* (*room*) in a *Hotel*. Simple as that!

↔️ Opposites and Alternatives to *Hotelzimmer*

Related Terms:

• die Suite: Larger unit in a hotel, often with separate living and sleeping areas.
• das Appartement: Similar to an apartment, often with a kitchen, also found in hotels.
• das Einzelzimmer: Hotel room for one person.
• das Doppelzimmer: Hotel room for two people.
• die Pension: Often a smaller, family-run establishment compared to a hotel.

😂 A Little Joke

Fragt der Hotelgast an der Rezeption: "Ist mein Hotelzimmer schon fertig?"
Der Rezeptionist: "Nein, Sie müssen es schon selbst mitnehmen!"

Translation:
The hotel guest asks at the reception: "Is my hotel room ready?" ("fertig" can mean "ready" or "finished/built")
The receptionist: "No, you have to take it with you yourself!" (Playing on the second meaning of "fertig")

✍️ Poem about the *Hotelzimmer*

Ein Bett, ein Tisch, ein Stuhl, vier Wänd',
Ein kurzer Stopp, der bald schon end't.
Das Hotelzimmer, ein Zuhaus auf Zeit,
Für müde Reisende stets bereit.
Ein Fenster blickt auf fremde Stadt,
Man ruht sich aus, ist reisematt.
Morgen geht's weiter, neues Ziel,
Das Zimmer war ein gutes Spiel.

Translation:
A bed, a table, a chair, four walls,
A short stop that soon ends for all.
The hotel room, a temporary home,
For weary travelers ready to roam.
A window looks onto a foreign town,
One rests, travel-worn, sitting down.
Tomorrow onward, a new goal in sight,
The room was a good game, dark or light.

❓ Little Riddle

Ich hab' ein Bett, doch schlaf' nicht immer drin.
Ich bin Teil eines Hauses, doch kein festes Heim für dich bin.
Reisende suchen mich für eine Nacht oder mehr.
Was bin ich, sag es her?

Translation:
I have a bed, but don't always sleep within.
I'm part of a house, but not a permanent home for your kin.
Travelers seek me for a night or more.
What am I, tell me for sure?

Solution: Das Hotelzimmer (The hotel room)

💡 Other Interesting Facts

Word Composition:

The word "Hotelzimmer" is a clear example of a determinative compound noun (*Determinativkompositum*) in German. The determinant (*Bestimmungswort*) "Hotel" specifies the base word (*Grundwort*) "Zimmer". So, it's a room that is located in or belongs to a hotel.

Typical Features:

The standard features of a *Hotelzimmer* vary depending on the hotel category, but usually include:

• Bett(en) (Bed(s))
• Badezimmer (Bathroom, often with shower or bathtub)
• Kleiderschrank (Wardrobe/Closet)
• Schreibtisch (Desk)
• Telefon (Telephone)
• Fernseher (Television)