A bellhop, also bellboy ( pronunciation (helpĀ·info)) or bellman, is a hotel porter, who helps patrons with their luggage while checking in or out. Bellhops often wear a uniform (see Bell-boy hat), like certain other page boys or doormen. The job's name is derived from the fact that the hotel's front desk clerk rang a bell to summon an employee, who would "hop" (jump) to attention at the desk to receive instructions. The term porter is used in the United Kingdom. "Bellboy/hop" is an American English term.

This employee traditionally was a boy or adolescent male, hence the term bellboy. Today's bellman must be quick witted, good with people, and outgoing. Duties often include opening the front door, moving luggage, valeting cars, calling cabs, transporting guests, giving directions, performing basic concierge work, and responding to the guest's needs. In many countries, such as the United States, it is customary to tip such an employee for his service.

Famous bellboys

• Brandon Richard Flowers (born June 21, 1981) is the American frontman, keyboardist and primary lyricist of the Las Vegas-based rock band The Killers. He was a bellboy.
• Ted Serios was a Chicago bellboy, who gained notoriety in the 1960s by producing "thoughtographs" on Polaroid film, which he claimed were produced using psychic powers.