part alternation mark
A love hotel, a type of short-stay hotel, often with themed rooms, designed for couples. It's depicted with a stylized heart or an H with a heart on a building.
There are different emoji meanings for part alternation mark in different cultures:
- Western culture
- May be perceived with a degree of curiosity or social taboos, as love hotels are less common or are associated with specific contexts (e.g., affairs, prostitution) rather than just casual romance.
- East Asian culture
- Common in countries like Japan for couples to have private time, a convenient and often affordable option for short stays, not necessarily associated with illicit activities but rather privacy and romantic encounters.