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English word concierge comes from Latin con-, Latin servus, and later Latin conservus (Fellow slave or servant.)
con- (Latin)
Used in compounds to indicate a being or bringing together of several objects. Used in compounds to indicate the completeness, perfecting of any act, and thus gives intensity to the signification of the simple word.
servus (Latin)
(of lands, buildings) subject or liable to servitude. Slavish, servile A serf. A servant. A slave.
conservus (Latin)
Fellow slave or servant.
concierge (French)
(US) janitor, custodian. Concierge. House-porter, doorkeeper, caretaker. Keeper, jailor (prison). Lodge-keeper of a château.
concierge (English)
(British) One who attends to the maintenance of a building and provides services to its tenants and visitors.. One who attends to the wishes of hotel guests.