When would i use the term reside in a hotel?

[Milla]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #86 "Common English Errors (2)", question 3

We always ......... at the hotel by the marina when we go to San Francisco.

(a) stay
(b) live
(c) inhabit
(d) reside

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #86 "Common English Errors (2)", answer 3

We always stay at the hotel by the marina when we go to San Francisco.

Correct answer: (a) stay

Your answer was: correct
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When would i use the term reside in a hotel?

Milla

[Bert]

if you decide to make the hotel your permanent residence you can say, " I now reside in a hotel". good luck dude and enjoy the hotel stay!!

[Conchita]

The term 'reside' sounds far too formal in such a context, though. You'd better use the verb 'live' instead.

[Smile87]

hi
can someone explain me whate is the difference between stay , live , inhabit , ...?
thanks a lot!