- published: 09 Jan 2015
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A hotel is an establishment that provides lodging paid on a short-term basis. Facilities provided may range from a basic bed and storage for clothing, to luxury features like en-suite bathrooms. Larger hotels may provide additional guest facilities such as a swimming pool, business centre, childcare, conference facilities and social function services. Hotel rooms are usually numbered (or named in some smaller hotels and B&Bs) to allow guests to identify their room. Some hotels offer meals as part of a room and board arrangement. In the United Kingdom, a hotel is required by law to serve food and drinks to all guests within certain stated hours. In Japan, capsule hotels provide a minimized amount of room space and shared facilities.
The precursor to the modern hotel was the inn of medieval Europe. For a period of about 200 years from the mid-17th century, coaching inns served as a place for lodging for coach travelers. Inns began to cater for richer clients in the mid-18th century. One of the first hotels in a modern sense was opened in Exeter in 1768. Hotels proliferated throughout Western Europe and North America in the 19th century, and luxury hotels began to spring up in the later part of the century.
I miss the sound of laughter
The children down the street
I may not find an answer
It's only memories
Hotels, hotels
Welcome me when I need a home
Hotels, hotels
Days are getting shorter
And the night wind in the trees
And the soft skin on your shoulder
And the way you wanted me
Hotels, hotels
Welcome me when I need a home
Hotels, hotels
Think of me when I'm leaving
Will you give this to my mother?
Once again it's time to leave
There's no ever after
There's only in between
Hotels, hotels
Welcome me when I need a home
Hotels, hotels, hotels
Welcome me when I need a home