what is a resort
Best Answer: A hotel is a facility that provides accommodations (bed & bath basically) for transients like travellers and tourists. e.g., Holiday Inns all over the USA. A resort is a recreational complex that normally has a center of attraction, like a beach, a garden park, a swimming pool and a restaurant. e.g., Boracay Beach Resort in the Philippines A resort hotel combines the amenities of a regular hotel and a resort.