How to Interpret Hotels in Dream

People often think about traveling and taking a break from the current life. So in their dreams, they can escape anywhere they want, visit exotic places, do things they like, and stay in luxury hotels. 

If you’ve had hotels in a dream lately, it’s most likely a projection of your desire to travel somewhere. Or maybe you’ve already planned a vacation, so you can’t wait for it. Still, dreaming about hotels doesn’t always have a literal meaning.

Many think that dreams are predictions of future events in our lives, but that’s not necessarily true. However, if you ever dreamed of a hotel, it won’t hurt to check our list of possible ‘scenarios’ and the meaning of this dream. Maybe some of that will come true for you.

What Do Hotels in a Dream Mean?

Dreams about a hotel usually refer to conditions and phases that don’t last long, just like your stay in a hotel that’s also temporary. This momentary state can represent your emotions, attitude, or certain life stages.

Depending on the context, a hotel in your dreams may indicate a transitional period or some upcoming changes for which you’re still not ready. On the other hand, it can mean that you currently don’t feel safe or may not be happy with your life.

With so many different meanings, it’s necessary to look at the wider context of the hotel dream. For example, the reason you’re there, the people around you, as well as how you’ve felt can point to the purpose and possible meaning of this dream.

Are Hotel Dreams Good or Bad?

This question has no universal answer, but it’ll depend on the entire context of your dream. As a hotel in your dream usually reflect changes, how you feel while staying in it indicates how that changes will affect you. 

For example, feeling good while in a dream hotel can mean positive changes that may await you. But unpleasant feelings doesn’t mean something bad is about to happen. Instead, think of these dreams as subconscious suggestions to do something to reduce dissatisfaction in real life.

To summarize, hotels in a dream can have both positive and negative meanings because they represent your life, (dis)satisfaction with some current situation, and your feelings about all that.  

Different Meanings of Hotels in Dream

Here’s the list of most common dreams about hotels.

1. You See a Regular Hotel 

Frequent dreams in which you see a hotel represent your desire to travel. On the other hand, maybe you’ve been overloaded with responsibilities lately, so you just want to get away from it all.

Unfortunately, a hotel in dreams can indicate some not very pleasant situations that could happen while traveling. For example, you may have problems on the road or simply won’t enjoy your vacation as planned.

2. You See a Luxury Resort

A hotel’s luxury and high standards in a dream can have a completely different meaning in real life. Namely, you’re probably facing many problems you need to solve one by one.

This dream may indicate that your problem-solving approach should be calm and without too much stress. So the luxury that surrounds you in a dream suggests that you’ll most likely make some good decisions about it.

3. You See a High-Rise Hotel

Height in dreams often represents your aspirations for betterment in real life. Dreaming of a skyscraper or high-rise hotel is actually your decision to accept a challenge and set out to achieve your ambitions, most likely related to your career and work.

4. You See an Old Hotel

Hotels can be built in different styles, and some can be quite unique, like those resembling castles or ancient buildings. If you’ve dreamed of staying in such a place, you might not value other people’s opinions too much.

Old buildings and hotels in a dream indicate that you sometimes overprotect yourself from conflicts by backing down but not solving them. So this dream might tell that the path of less resistance is not always the best solution.

5. You See an Abandoned Hotel

Abandoned rooms symbolize emptiness, so an abandoned hotel in your dreams denotes your insecurities and weaknesses. It can also indicate anger and resentment due to situations that haven’t been fully clarified, usually love affairs and business conflicts.

Moreover, if you find yourself in an abandoned hotel, maybe your subconscious is telling you it’s high time to deal with a complex situation. Solving the problem probably depends on you. So maybe it’s time to work on yourself and invest effort in solving problems at work, in a relationship, or family.

6. You Visit a Hotel

The dream in which you enter a hotel may represent your current mood and the need to go somewhere. Maybe you’re planning to move soon or simply need to escape the past.

The more luxurious the hotel in your dream, the greater is your desire to live more carefree. It’s possible that you are too burdened by finances or love in real life, so you fantasize about finally solving those troubles.

On the other hand, dreaming of visiting a hotel can reflect some life-changing experience from your real life. Checking-in indicates changes you should embrace, whether good or bad. These situations call for deep thinking and cautious approach, as you embrace something new.

7. You Meet Someone in a Hotel

Familiar faces you meet in the hotel lobby are a sign that changes will happen in your relationship (or in your love life, if you’re single). On the contrary, meeting with a stranger in your dreams indicates that you should change your thinking about some specific situations.

8. You’re in a Hotel Room

A hotel room in a dream is your current residence, i.e., your current life. A clean, well-furnished room indicates a favorable situation and that you’re on a good path to achieving goals.

On the other hand, a messy room means you have to reconsider some decisions and spot mistakes before it’s too late. If you enter the room and find it better equipped than expected, you’re overwhelmed with negativity.

Apart from the hotel room appearance, it’s also important what’s the center of your interest in it and how you feel about it.

• If your focus is a bed in hotel room: It’s an embodiment of your relationship. Sleeping in a hotel bed can point out possible issues in your relationship or sex life. Maybe it won’t last, or you need changes in your emotional plan. 
• If your focus is on the people inside the room: Being in a hotel room alone can tell that some positive changes are afoot. However, if you’re with someone, it’s the need to be accepted. 

The company of someone you know suggests a relationship issue. In contrast, being in a bed with a stranger indicates business prosperity.

• If your focus is on fancy decor in a room: You may put too much effort into your look. You might neglect your feelings or think superficially about big changes that are about to happen.
• If your focus is on the messy room: You’re not proud of your actions or doing something that goes against your principles. For example, you may have a love affair with someone already taken, or you may be unprofessional at work.

9. You See Many Rooms in a Hotel

In general, hotel rooms in a dream can represent your emotions. So the room you enter probably indicates a feeling overwhelming you at the moment. However, many rooms can also interpret the need to control your sentiments when you’re preoccupied with business or family issues.

If you wander around and come across new rooms, it can be an analogy to how well you know yourself. Maybe some new circumstances will reveal a side of your personality you didn’t even know existed.

10. You See Something Strange or Unusual in Hotel

Just as in reality, specific and unusual items that attract your attention can appear in dreams. For example, suppose you dream of seeing some unique artifact in the hotel or the building has an odd appearance. In that case, such dreams symbolize your love life.

Single people will most likely meet someone who’ll be worthy of their attention. On the other hand, if you’re already taken, there will be a favorable period and events that’ll shake your relationship, but in a good way.

11. You Own a Hotel

Dreaming of yourself as a hotel owner, whether a small family guesthouse or a chain of luxury inns, indicates financial well-being. It’s like a subconscious suggestion to put in some extra effort that’ll surely pay off.

For example, you may have a business idea on hold. Or you’re thinking about investing money but waiting for a favorable moment. Maybe right now is the time to risk and win.

Also, you can find the interpretation of this dream as a warning that someone will try to stop you from achieving your financial goals. That’s why you should be persistent and dedicated but also think carefully about to whom you reveal your plans.

12. You Work in a Hotel

This dreams calls for new challenges you need in your career. Maybe you’re fed up with your current job or unhappy at workplace, but not because of your fault. But it’s up to you to strive for better career standings and professional satisfaction.

Another interpretation of this dream is a possible business trip, student exchange, or even going on an internship abroad. Simply put, you’ll combine professional and personal and get the best of both worlds.

13. You Look for a Hotel

This hotel dream can have a negative meaning as it can herald problems in achieving goals. For instance, you could fail to execute something because of things you can’t affect.

Also, this dream can point out that you probably don’t have a clear vision of your goal. So you need to look for the right path to success and do your best to stay on that way.

14. You’re Leaving a Hotel

Leaving in a dream indicates that something in your life has to go. Namely, dreaming of leaving the hotel may suggest it’s time to change some unhealthy habits, like smoking or eating junk food. 

If you forgot something while leaving the hotel, it’s a sign to finally let someone or something go because you no longer need them. Also, it can mean you’re too attached to something/someone and afraid of losing it/them.

15. You Use Stairs or an Elevator in a Hotel

Both stairs and elevators in dreams represent your emotions, which can also go up and down. As you dream about these within a hotel, that usually reflects some temporary feelings you didn’t count on.

Going upstairs suggest that you’ll probably make it in your intentions. If stairs are unstable or the elevator has difficulties climbing you up, you’ll probably face problems down the road.

Likewise, climbing down symbolize a possible financial or family crisis you’ll face soon.

16. You’re in a Hotel With Your Lover

If you escape in your dream hotel with your lover, you probably lack excitement in your waking state. And dreaming about secret love in a hotel can bring much-needed fulfillment. If you’re single in reality, you’re probably longing to meet someone who’ll rock your world.

On the other hand, taken people can be under pressure in their current relationships. If you and your partner have fallen into a routine or fight a lot, perhaps you should reconsider your mutual desires and find the reason behind conflicts. Sure, you won’t ‘check out’ your relationship as quickly as a hotel room, but you need to work on it.

Still, dreaming about having an affair while having a steady relationship in real life isn’t a good sign. If you have emotions for someone else, it’s time to be honest with your partner and yourself.

17. You See a Hotel in Fire

A fire in a dream usually symbolizes love and connection, while a hotel represents your relationships with other people. So dreaming of a hotel in fire or being burned to the ground can mean pressure or bad vibes you get from others.

Conversely, if you burn down a hotel, it’s a sign of some bad relationship that you should end to experience prosperity. Of course, that applies not only to love but also to friendship and work. Sometimes, you’re just not compatible with someone on a psychological, romantic, or professional level. In that case, no one should force being in a relationship.

18. You Got Lost in a Hotel

Dreaming of being lost in a hotel, which is an unknown area for you, indicates you’re struggling with your waking life as it is. You’ve lost your way and have a hard time getting back on track. And if there’s no way out, you’re probably overwhelmed by obligations.

You may be in trouble because of work, lack of finances, or emotional burden. Such things get you stuck on daily problems, so you often ignore long-term plans and goals. In any case, this dream should be taken as a warning to prioritize your needs.

19. You Stay in a Haunted Hotel

Fear in a dream is most often a representation of fear from real life, but not in the literal sense. For example, if you dream of a haunted hotel, it doesn’t mean you’re afraid of ghosts. Instead, it’s an interpretation of worries related to the past. 

For instance, maybe you did something bad or hurt someone, so you’re afraid your past might come back to ‘haunt’ you. 

20. You Live in a Hotel

It doesn’t happen quite often in reality, but it’s possible to live in a hotel. So if you dream that you’ve moved there for life, you could use a temporary distance from relationships. The cause is probably problems in the family, with a partner, or with friends.

Such a significant change in a dream means you need some rest and time for yourself in real life. Also, a temporary separation will come in handy because you’ll clear your head and think deeply about current problems and how to solve them.

Wrap Up

Your dreams reflect your subconscious and can warn you about what is to come. Thus hotels in a dream can mean many things, from your life and current situation to hidden fears and desires. Still, the true meaning of these fictions will depend on the context in which you dreamed of a hotel and how you felt at that moment.