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Hotelanlage
🏨 What Exactly is a 'Hotelanlage'?
A Hotelanlage (feminine noun, article: die) refers to a complex that includes more than just a single hotel building. Typically, besides accommodation, it also encompasses additional facilities like restaurants, pools, sports courts, parks, or even private beach sections.
So, it's a larger area designed to offer guests a comprehensive holiday or stay experience. You could also call it a hotel complex or often a resort.
🚨 There's only one article, die, because the base word 'Anlage' (facility, complex, grounds) is feminine.
Article rules for der, die, and das
-e/-ee → almost always feminine.
There are many -e nouns, many of which are feminine, but there are also some important exceptions.
🧐 Grammar: Declension of 'die Hotelanlage'
The word "Hotelanlage" is a feminine noun. It is declined as follows:
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Hotelanlage |
| Genitive | der | Hotelanlage |
| Dative | der | Hotelanlage |
| Accusative | die | Hotelanlage |
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Hotelanlagen |
| Genitive | der | Hotelanlagen |
| Dative | den | Hotelanlagen |
| Accusative | die | Hotelanlagen |
Example Sentences
- Die neue Hotelanlage am Meer hat fünf Sterne.
(The new hotel complex by the sea has five stars.) - Wir haben unseren Urlaub in einer weitläufigen Hotelanlage mit mehreren Pools verbracht.
(We spent our vacation in a sprawling hotel complex with several pools.) - Der Investor plant den Bau mehrerer neuer Hotelanlagen auf der Insel.
(The investor plans to build several new hotel complexes on the island.) - Innerhalb der Hotelanlage finden Sie alles, was Sie für einen erholsamen Aufenthalt benötigen.
(Within the hotel complex, you will find everything you need for a relaxing stay.)
🏖️ When to Use 'Hotelanlage'?
The term Hotelanlage is mostly used in the context of holidays and tourism. It often describes larger resorts that offer an all-inclusive experience or a variety of leisure activities on contiguous grounds.
- Typical Contexts: Travel brochures, holiday bookings, real estate descriptions (for tourism projects), news about tourism development.
- Difference from "Hotel": A "Hotel" can refer to a single building, whereas "Hotelanlage" always implies a larger complex with additional facilities and often extensive grounds. A Hotelanlage might include several hotels or different types of accommodation (bungalows, villas, etc.).
- Style: The term is neutral to slightly formal and commonly used in the travel industry.
🧠 Mnemonics for 'Hotelanlage'
Article Mnemonic: The base word is die Anlage (like die Parkanlage - the park grounds). Think of a large female manager, 'she' (die) manages the whole Anlage (complex). So: die Hotelanlage.
Meaning Mnemonic: Think of the English word 'lay' or the German 'anlegen' (to lay out, establish). In a Hotelanlage, many things are 'laid out' together: pools, restaurants, parks, buildings... all on one large site (Anlage).
🔁 Synonyms and Antonyms
Similar Terms (Synonyms)
- Hotelkomplex: Very similar, emphasizes the structural complex.
- Resort: Internationally common, often for more luxurious or themed complexes.
- Ferienanlage/Feriendorf: Similar ('holiday complex'/'holiday village'), often focuses on families and self-catering (bungalows, apartments).
- Clubanlage: ('Club complex') Often emphasizes entertainment and activity programs.
Opposite Terms (Antonyms)
- Einzelhotel: A single hotel building without extensive grounds or facilities.
- Pension: A smaller, often family-run guesthouse with fewer services.
- Gasthof/Gasthaus: Traditional inn, often with a restaurant, usually smaller than a hotel.
- Motel: Basic accommodation for motorists, often located on main roads.
⚠️ Caution: While "Resort" is often used synonymously, it can have slightly different connotations internationally.
😂 A Little Joke
Warum hat die Hotelanlage WLAN im Poolbereich eingerichtet?
Damit die Gäste auch online baden gehen können!
Why did the hotel complex install WiFi in the pool area?
So the guests could also go 'surfing' online while swimming! (Pun on 'baden gehen' which means 'to go swimming' but can figuratively mean 'to go down the drain' / 'to fail', and 'online baden gehen' sounds like 'go swimming online')
📜 A Poem about the 'Hotelanlage'
Die Sonne scheint, der Himmel blau,
ich lieg' am Pool, schau in die Au.
Die Hotelanlage, weit und breit,
bietet alles für die Urlaubszeit.
Restaurant und Bar ganz nah,
Sport und Spaß, ist doch klar!
Ein Labyrinth aus Wegen, grün,
Hier lässt sich's wunderbar erblühn.
The sun shines, the sky is blue,
I lie by the pool, enjoy the view.
The hotel complex, wide and vast,
Offers everything for holidays that last.
Restaurant and bar nearby,
Sports and fun, oh my, oh my!
A labyrinth of paths, so green,
A wonderful place to bloom, it seems.
❓ Riddle Time
Ich bin mehr als nur ein Haus zum Schlafen,
hab Pools und Parks, um dich zu laben.
Restaurants und Sportplatz sind mein Teil,
bin groß und biete Urlaubsheil.
Was bin ich?... Die Hotelanlage
I am more than just a house for sleep,
Have pools and parks, secrets to keep.
Restaurants and sports courts are part of me,
I'm large and offer holiday glee.
What am I?... The Hotelanlage (hotel complex/resort)
🧩 More on 'Hotelanlage': Word & Co.
Word Composition
The word "Hotelanlage" is a compound noun, composed of:
- Hotel: The core business of lodging.
- Anlage: Here denotes a complex or collection of facilities, buildings, or green spaces put together for a specific purpose (compare: Parkanlage - park grounds, Industrieanlage - industrial plant, Sportanlage - sports facility).
Trivia
- Hotelanlagen are often found in typical holiday regions (Mediterranean, Caribbean, etc.).
- They can vary greatly in size – from a few bungalows to huge complexes with thousands of beds.
- Some Hotelanlagen specialize in specific target groups (e.g., families, couples, wellness guests).
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Hotelanlage?
The correct article for Hotelanlage is always die. It is a feminine noun describing a complex consisting of hotel buildings and additional facilities like pools or parks (e.g., die große Hotelanlage - the large hotel complex).