The quay is a pier - pronounced the same as " key " and an artificial landing place for loading and unloading ships of cargo and passengers.
A "quay" in the travel, transport, and hotel context is a dock or platform built along the edge of a body of water, such as a river, lake, or ocean, where ships and boats can load and unload cargo or passengers.
For example, a cruise ship might dock at a quay in a port city to allow passengers to disembark and explore the city. Similarly, a cargo ship might unload its containers at a quay in a port for further transportation. Quays are also commonly used for ferry services and water taxis.
Quays are an important infrastructure in the transportation industry, as they provide a safe and secure place for ships to tie up and load and unload cargo and passengers. Some quays have been converted to commercial or residential areas, like in many European cities where quays are turned into shopping and dining areas.
Quays also can be found in some hotels or resorts, they can be used as a point of embarkation or disembarkation for passengers who are traveling to the hotel by boat, they can also be used as a place for guests to relax and enjoy the view of the water.