Flotel vs. Floatel — What's the Difference?

Flotel, a portmanteau of the terms floating hotel, is the installation of living quarters on top of rafts or semi-submersible platforms. Flotels are used as hotels on rivers or in harbour areas, or as dwelling for working people, especially in the offshore oil industry.

A floating hotel; a boatel

Living quarters built on a floating platform, such as near an offshore oil rig.

A ship converted to a permanently moored hotel.