Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hotel-porter

Noun
(hoh-tel-por-tur)
Definition
A hotel-porter is a person who is responsible for carrying luggage and assisting guests at a hotel.
Examples
  • When we arrived at the hotel, the hotel-porter greeted us and took our bags to the room.
  • The hotel-porter was very helpful, providing information about local attractions.
  • After a long journey, we were relieved to have a hotel-porter to carry our heavy suitcases.
Meaning
The role of a hotel-porter is to provide support to hotel guests, ensuring their luggage is handled with care and they receive assistance upon arrival and departure.
Synonyms
  • Bellhop
  • Bellman
  • Luggage attendant