things that make you comfortable and at ease
"all the comforts of home"
plural of amenity
"The small village lacked modern conveniences but made up for it with the charming amenities of its perfect weather and warm hospitality."
The quality of being pleasant or agreeable, whether in respect to situation, climate, manners, disposition etc.
In plain English: Amenities are helpful features or services that make a place more comfortable and enjoyable to use.
"The hotel offers plenty of modern amenities like free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool for its guests."
Usage: Use amenities to refer to specific facilities or services provided for comfort and convenience, such as a pool or Wi-Fi, rather than the abstract quality of pleasantness. This word is most commonly applied to hotels, vacation rentals, or residential buildings where tangible features enhance the living experience.
Derived from the French aménité, this plural noun originally referred to pleasantness or agreeableness in character before evolving to mean useful facilities provided by an establishment. The root traces back to the Latin amenabilis, meaning easy to converse with, which itself comes from amare (to love).