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lodge
A type of hotel or vacation accommodation that is often located in nature and has a rustic or locally typical style, such as a safari lodge in Africa or a ski lodge in the mountains.
Für unsere Safari in Tansania haben wir eine wunderschöne Lodge mitten im Nationalpark gebucht.
For our safari in Tanzania, we booked a beautiful lodge in the middle of the national park.
'Lodge' is a word from English and is pronounced the same way. In German, it has become established mainly in the tourism sector for special accommodations in nature.
Wir übernachten in einer exklusiven Lodge am See.
We are staying in an exclusive lodge by the lake.
To describe the type of accommodation more precisely, 'Lodge' is often used as the second part of a compound word. Typical examples are 'Safari-Lodge' (safari lodge), 'Ski-Lodge' (ski lodge), or 'Jagd-Lodge' (hunting lodge).
Die Ski-Lodge liegt direkt an der Piste.
The ski lodge is located right on the slope.
The meaning as a meeting place is rare. You can recognize this meaning when the word appears in connection with organizations such as the Freemasons or other fraternities.
Die Mitglieder trafen sich in der Loge zur geheimen Sitzung.
The members met in the lodge for the secret session.
hotel
'das Hotel' and 'die Lodge' can both be accommodation for travelers. 'Hotel' is the general word and fits in the city, at the airport, or on vacation. A 'Lodge' is more specific: it is often located in nature, for example in the mountains or on a safari, and frequently has a rustic or locally typical style. Learners may confuse the words because a lodge often functions like a hotel. If you simply mean normal accommodation with rooms, 'Hotel' is more natural. If the location in nature and the special style are important, 'Lodge' fits better.
Nach der Wanderung übernachten wir in einer Lodge am Rand des Nationalparks.
After the hike, we will stay overnight in a lodge on the edge of the national park.
Das Hotel liegt direkt neben dem Bahnhof und hat ein kleines Restaurant.
The hotel is right next to the train station and has a small restaurant.