concierge

/ˌkɒn.siˈɛə̯ʒ/noun

A hotel employee whose job is to help guests with requests such as bookings and directions.

Example sentences

“The concierge arranged theater tickets for us at short notice.”
“Ask the concierge to recommend a good restaurant nearby.”

French loanword; the ending sounds like 'airzh'. Now extended to premium services, as in concierge medicine.

Related words

motelA roadside hotel for people traveling by car, where guests usually park right outside their rooms.turbulenceRough, unsettled movement of the air that shakes an aircraft in flight.hostelA budget place to stay overnight where travelers, especially young ones, often share rooms and bathrooms.altitudeHeight above a fixed reference point, usually sea level.resortA place people visit for holidays and relaxation, usually offering hotels, entertainment, and leisure facilities.cockpitThe area at the front of an aircraft or spacecraft where the pilot sits and operates the controls.