Spanish Phrase
¡Bienvenido a nuestro hotel!
Meaning
This is a warm, formal greeting that a hotel staff member says to a guest when they first arrive. It literally means “Welcome to our hotel,” and it conveys hospitality and readiness to serve.
When to use
Use this phrase at the front desk, in the lobby, or when escorting a guest to their room. It works for both business and leisure travelers and is appropriate in any Spanish‑speaking country.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¡Bienvenidoanuestrohotel!
Bienvenido (masc. singular)
The adjective agrees in gender and number with the person being welcomed. Use Bienvenida for a woman, Bienvenidos for a group.
a (preposition)
Introduces the destination; it contracts with the masculine definite article (el) to form al.
nuestro (possessive adjective)
Shows ownership; it must match the gender of the noun (hotel is masculine, so nuestro, not nuestra).
hotel (noun)
A masculine noun borrowed from French; the article is el, but it is omitted here because the possessive adjective already indicates possession.
🗨In Conversation
¡Bienvenido a nuestro hotel!
Welcome to our hotel!
Muchas gracias. ¿Podría indicarme dónde está el ascensor?
Thank you very much. Could you tell me where the elevator is?
✕Common Mistakes
¡Bienvenidos a nuestro hotel!
Use the singular masculine form Bienvenido when greeting one male guest; Bienvenida for a female, Bienvenidos for a group.
¡Bienvenido a el hotel!
The preposition a + el contracts to al. Saying “a el hotel” sounds unnatural.
¡Bienvenido a nuestro el hotel!
If you want a more neutral greeting, you can drop the possessive adjective; “¡Bienvenido al hotel!” is also correct.
↔Alternatives
¡Bienvenida a nuestro hotel!
Welcome to our hotel! (to a female guest)
¡Bienvenidos a nuestro hotel!
Welcome to our hotel! (to a group of guests)
¡Bienvenido al hotel!
Welcome to the hotel!
Cultural Tip
In many Latin American countries, hospitality staff often add a smile, a slight bow, or a handshake after saying “¡Bienvenido!” to reinforce the warm welcome. In Spain, it’s common to use a more formal tone and keep a respectful distance, especially in upscale hotels.