English Reference
Idiom idiom

stay in a hotel


To sleep and live in a hotel for a short time, for example when you are on vacation or a business trip.


SIMPLE

“We stay in a hotel when we visit the city.”

CONTEXTUAL

“Because our house is being painted, we will stay in a hotel for the next three days.”

COMPLEX

“Although they preferred the comfort of their own home, they chose to stay in a hotel near the conference center to avoid the long morning commute.”

Last updated April 22, 2026