Bellboy

usgb/ˈbelbɔɪ/
noun

A hotel employee whose job is to carry people's bags to their rooms and do other small tasks.

As we checked into the hotel, a bellboy offered to take our luggage to our room.
Visual representation of "bellboy" - A hotel employee whose job is to carry people's bags to their rooms and do other small tasks.

Often appears as...

  • call a bellboy
  • tip the bellboy
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Hospitality Role

The term 'bellboy' specifically refers to a role in the hotel industry.

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The bellboy who assisted us was very knowledgeable about the hotel's amenities.
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Personal Service

'Bellboy' implies personal service to guests, often involving luggage.

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Please request a bellboy to help with your suitcases.
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Cultural Nuance

In some cultures, bellboys are tipped for their service, but this is not universal.

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In the US, it's common to give the bellboy a tip.
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