Wellnessbereich

wellness area, spa area (in a hotel)

noun VEL-nes-beh-raikh Rare

Origin: from English wellness

Usage Note

Wellnessbereich is a hotel section dedicated to relaxation, typically including a sauna, steam room, pool, and perhaps massages. It is a selling point prominently featured in German hotel descriptions, especially in mountain and resort hotels.

Examples

"Nach der langen Wanderung entspannten wir uns im Wellnessbereich des Hotels."

Natural Translation

After the long hike we relaxed in the hotel's wellness area.

Literal Translation

After the long hike relaxed we us in the wellness-area of-the hotel.

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