ビジネスホテル

びじねすほてる
noun
business hotel; budget hotel
colloquialbuildingtravel
1. business hotel; budget hotel; economy hotel
An affordable hotel with compact, functional rooms designed primarily for business travelers on short stays. A distinctly Japanese hotel category offering clean, no-frills accommodation.
I stayed at a business hotel in front of the station.
ビジネスホテル(やす)くて便利(べんり)だ。
Business hotels are cheap and convenient.
I always book a business hotel for business trips, but recently they've become popular with foreign tourists too.

A Japanese-English compound (wasei-eigo influenced). Business hotels are a distinctly Japanese accommodation category: compact single rooms with bed, bath, TV, and Wi-Fi, typically near train stations. Major chains include 東横(とうよこ)イン, アパホテル, and ルートイン. They serve both business travelers and budget-conscious tourists.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • シティホテル: city hotel — a larger, full-service hotel in an urban area
  • 旅館(りょかん): ryokan, Japanese-style inn — traditional accommodation with tatami rooms and Japanese meals
  • カプセルホテル: capsule hotel — even more compact and affordable, offering pod-style sleeping units