on the way back to the hotel中back to the hotel是副词短语,在句中做状语;back为副词,意思是:返回、回来。例如: 1、I went back to bed. 我回到床上。 2、I'm due back in London by late afternoon. 我预计下午晚些时候回到伦敦。 3、Smith changed his mind and moved back home. 史密斯改变主意,搬回家了。 4、I'll be back as soon as I can. 我会尽快回来。