What are hotel "amenities"?

What are hotel "amenities"?

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An amenity is anything above and beyond a room, for example, a hotel restaurant, a spa, a lobby bar and a pool. The easiest way to find out whether those things are available, besides looking online, is to call the hotel and ask. If there's a specific amenity that you want at a hotel, you need to make sure that it's included so that you're not disappointed.